DGFT Minutes

MINUTES OF EPCG COMMITTEE MEETING HELD UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF SHRI MUKESH BHATNAGAR, ADGFT AT 11.00 A.M. ON 06.08.2012   Following officers attended the meeting:   (a)   Shri Jaikant Singh, Joint Director General, DGFT (b)   Shri K.K. Tiwari, Industrial Adviser, D/o Heavy Industry (c)   Shri K.K. Sinha, Industrial Adviser, D/o Industrial Policy and Promotion (d)   Mrs. Rita Mahana, Deputy Director General, DGFT (e)   Shri A. K. Gopal, Foreign Trade Development Officer (EPCG.I), DGFT (f)    Shri S. K. Swarnkar, Foreign Trade Development Officer (EPCG.II), DGFT (g)   Smt. Rekha Sharma, Foreign Trade Development Officer (P­5), DGFT   2.         Minutes of the last Meeting held on 28.06.2012 were confirmed.   3.         The Committee deliberated upon all the cases and following decisions were taken:   Case No. Firm’s Name/File Number Licence  No./ Date Subject Decision of the Committee Case No. Firm’s Name/File Number Licence  No./ Date Subject 1 M/s Balaji Granites, Jalore (Rajasthan) 01/36/218/52/AM­ 13/EPCG­I 1330000475 dated 27.02.2004 Condonation  from block­wise  EO fulfillment  in  the second,  third  and fourth  blocks  and extension  in  EOP  for 2  years  i.e.  upto 26.02.2014 The  Committee  decided  to recommend  to  DG  for relaxation  under  Para  2.5 of  FTP  to  allow  condonation from condition of fulfilment of block­wise  EO  subject  to payment of composition fee of 2%  on  duty  saved  amount  in proportion  to  the  shortfall  at the end of each block in terms of the provisions of Para 5.8.3 of HBP v1.   The  Committee  decided  to recommend  to  DG

on fee of 2%  on  duty  saved  amount  in proportion  to  the  shortfall  at the end of each block in terms of the provisions of Para 5.8.3 of HBP v1.   The  Committee  decided  to recommend  to  DG  for of  FTP  to  allow  Extension  in EOP for 2 years on payment of composition  fee  equal  to  2% of  proportionate  duty  saved amount on unfulfilled EO or an enhancement in EO imposed to the extent of 10% of total EO at  the  choice  of  exporter,  for each  year  of  extension  sought in  terms  of  provisions contained in Para 5.11 of  HBP Vol. I.   DG has approved the case. 2 M/s  Motherson Automotive 0530155824 dated Permission  to  shift Capital Goods The  Committee  observed  that the addresses of both the units

Case No. Firm’s Name/File Number Licence  No./ Date Subject uto ot e Technologies and Engineering, New Delhi 01/36/218/55/AM­ 13/EPCG­I dated 22.06.2011, 0530154753 dated 10.02.2011 Cap ta Goods t e add esses o bot t e u ts of the firm located at Plot No. 195­196,  Sector  4,  IMT Manesar,  Gurgaon,  Haryana and  Plot  No.  SP1­B,  Tapukara Indsutrial Area, Bhiwadi, Alwar, Rajasthan are indicated on IEC and  RCMC  and,  therefore, decided to convey the Regional Office  to  permit  shifting  of  all the  machines  imported  against EPCG  Authorization  No. 0530155824  dated 22.06.2011  and  one  machine (Sl. No. 1 of Import Item List) imported  against  EPCG Authorization  0530154753 dated  10.02.2011    from  their unit  at  Manesar  to  their  other unit  at  Bhiwadi  subject  to condition  that  the  firm  will furnish  fresh  Installation

ainst  EPCG Authorization  0530154753 dated  10.02.2011    from  their unit  at  Manesar  to  their  other unit  at  Bhiwadi  subject  to condition  that  the  firm  will furnish  fresh  Installation Certificate within a period of 6 months.   3 Kerala State Rubber Co­Operative Limited, Kerala 01/36/218/49/AM­ 13/EPCG­I 1030000045 dated 16.10.2000, 1030000047 dated 08.11.2000, 1030000038 dated 08.09.2000, 1030000068 dated 14.02.2001, 1030000104 dated 12.07.2001 and 1030000136 dated 16.11.2000 (i)  Counting  exports of  alternate  products by  group  company for  discharge  of specific EO as per PN 28 dated 28.01.2004 –  Request  for relaxation  for acceptance  of exports made prior to 28.01.2004 but after issue  of  EPCG Licences.   (ii)  Deletion  of condition  of regarding maintenance  of annual  average exporter  obligation imposed  against EPCG  Authorization Nos.  1030000045 dated  16.10.2000 and  1030000047 dated 08.11.2000 as the  firm  had  no manufacture  and export  of  Rubberised Coir  Form  Mattress and  had  furnished the  export  figures  of Natural  Rubber  in their  application  (for obtaining  EPCG Authorization) The Committee observed that    a.  Kerala  State  Rubber Cooperative  Ltd.,  Kannur, Kerala  is  a  Government  of Kerala  Cooperative undertaking;   b.  It  could  not  complete  the EO  during  EOP  of  8  years  as the  price  of  natural  rubber  in local  market  fell  down drastically  immediately  after issuance of EPCG Authorization and  in  order  to  provide  some relief  to  the  domestic  growers in Kerala, Government of Kerala

ubber  in local  market  fell  down drastically  immediately  after issuance of EPCG Authorization and  in  order  to  provide  some relief  to  the  domestic  growers in Kerala, Government of Kerala authorised  it  to  procure  the natural rubber from growers at a  price  higher  than  the prevailing market rate;   c.  While  it  complied  with  the direction  of  Government  till 2004­05,  the  Government  of Kerala could not make payment of  compensation  in  time resulting in erosion of its  total working  capital  and  export production  hampered substantially;    d.  It  did  not  apply  for acceptance of alternate exports of  Natural  Rubber  and  other products  towards  EO  against

Case No. Firm’s Name/File Number Licence  No./ Date Subject against  the  column “Export  of  same  and similar  products”  by oversight. the  EPCG  Authorizations  since it had to offer the same for its Group Company;   e.  If  it  had  sufficient  exports and  had  it  submitted  request for counting of export of other products  immediately  after issuance  of  PN  42  dated 28.01.2004  it  could  have completed the entire EO.    The  Committee  also  observed that  granting  the  benefit  of counting  of  exports  of  other goods  made  by  the  Group Company i.e. benefit of PN 42 dated  28.01.2004  cannot  be granted  retrospectively  in  this situation  and  decided  to recommend  to  DG  for of FTP for allowing the firm to count  the  exports  of  other goods  made  by  its  Group Company  with  effect  from 28.01.2004  i.e.  from  the  date of  issuance  of  relevant  Public

to  DG  for of FTP for allowing the firm to count  the  exports  of  other goods  made  by  its  Group Company  with  effect  from 28.01.2004  i.e.  from  the  date of  issuance  of  relevant  Public Notice. DG has approved the request.   In respect of the other request, the Committee decided that the same  should  be  examined  on file.   4 M/s Bharat Aluminium Company Limited, New Delhi 01/36/218/145/AM­ 12/EPCG­I 0530136271 dated 25.05.2004, 0530136281 dated 26.05.2004 and 0530136274 dated 25.05.2004 Condonation  for delay  in  Installation of Capital Goods the  date  of  completion  of imports  in  respect  of  each  of the  three  licences  was 17.07.2004,  22.02.2005  and 17.08.2004  respectively whereas these were installed on 30.06.2005,  29.01.2006  and 31.12.2004  respectively.  The Committee further observed

Case No. Firm’s Name/File Number Licence  No./ Date Subject 5 05 00 Co ttee u t e obse ed that  whereas  there  is  no  delay in installation of Capital Goods in  respect  of  EPCG Authorization No. 0530136274 dated  25.05.2004  there  is delay  of  around  5  months (beyond  6  months  from  the date of completion of imports) in  respect  of  EPCG Authorization  Nos. 0530136271  dated 25.05.2004,  0530136281 dated 26.05.2004 due to delay in project implementation. The Committee,  therefore,  decided to  recommend  to  DG  for of  FTP  to  condone  the  delay in installation of capital goods.   5 M/s Lakshmi Packaging Private Limited, Salem (Tamil Nadu) 01/36/218/50/AM­ 13/EPCG­I 3230003988 dated 31.01.2005 Condonation  from fulfillment  of  block­ wise

in installation of capital goods.   5 M/s Lakshmi Packaging Private Limited, Salem (Tamil Nadu) 01/36/218/50/AM­ 13/EPCG­I 3230003988 dated 31.01.2005 Condonation  from fulfillment  of  block­ wise  EO  and extension in EOP The  Committee  decided  to recommend  to  DG  for of  FTP  to  allow  condonation from condition of fulfilment of block­wise  EO  subject  to payment of composition fee of 2%  on  duty  saved  amount  in proportion  to  the  shortfall  at the end of each block in terms of the provisions of Para 5.8.3 of HBP v1.   The Committee decided to

Case No. Firm’s Name/File Number Licence  No./ Date Subject e Co ttee dec ded to recommend  to  DG  for of  FTP  to  allow  Extension  in EOP for 2 years on payment of composition  fee  equal  to  2% of  proportionate  duty  saved amount on unfulfilled EO or an enhancement in EO imposed to the extent of 10% of total EO at  the  choice  of  exporter,  for each  year  of  extension  sought in  terms  of  provisions contained in Para 5.11 of  HBP Vol. I.   6 M/s Bhagwan Singh Tandon, Noida 01/36/218/51/AM­ 13/EPCG­I 0530141400 dated 04.07.2006 Regularization  of delay  in  getting Installation Certificate beyond  stipulated period of 6 months The Committee observed that a)    The date of completion of  imports  is 26.07.2006; b)    The date of installation as  per  Installation Certificate  issued  by Chartered  Engineer  is 31.08.2006; c)     Installation  Certificate issued  from  the Central  Excise Authority  on 20.07.2011  has mention of Installation Certificate  issued  by Chartered  Engineer and a copy of the

is 31.08.2006; c)     Installation  Certificate issued  from  the Central  Excise Authority  on 20.07.2011  has mention of Installation Certificate  issued  by Chartered  Engineer and a copy of the

Case No. Firm’s Name/File Number Licence  No./ Date Subject a d a copy o t e same  is  also  enclosed therewith.   The  Committee,  therefore, decided to recommend to DG for  relaxation  under  Para 2.5  of  FTP  to  condone/ regularise  the  delay  in obtaining  Installation Certificate  from  Jurisdictional Central  Excise  Authority beyond the stipulated time of 6 months.      DG  has  approved the case.   7 M/s Derewala Jewellery Industries Limited, Jaipur 01/36/218/43/AM­ 13/EPCG­I 1330000884 dated 14.02.2005 and 1330000582 dated 01.06.2004 Acceptance  of installation  certificate issued  by Independent Chartered Engineer The Committee observed that   a.   The  firm  is  manufacturer of  Gold,  Silver  and Precious,  Semi  Precious Stone  Jewellery  item which  are  not  covered under Central Excise; b.      the  Regional  Authority has  demanded Installation  Certificate  issued by a Central Excise Authority  only  in  respect of  two  authorizations when  the  firm approached  them  for issuance  of  EODC  after fulfillment of 100% EO; c.      Public  Notice  42  dated 28.01.2004  made  it mandatory  for  an  EPCG Authorization Holder to

ations when  the  firm approached  them  for issuance  of  EODC  after fulfillment of 100% EO; c.      Public  Notice  42  dated 28.01.2004  made  it mandatory  for  an  EPCG Authorization Holder to

Case No. Firm’s Name/File Number Licence  No./ Date Subject ut o at o o de to produce  Installation Certificate only by Central Excise  Authority irrespective  of  the registration  with  Central Excise; d.      Earlier  Policy  Provision i.e.  production  of Installation  Certificate from  Central  Excise Authority  for  excisable units  or  from  Chartered Engineer  for  non­ excisable  units  had  been restored  from 01.09.2004. e.   Only for a brief period i.e. from  28.01.2004  to 31.08.2004  it  was required  to  furnish Installation  Certificate issued  by  Central  Excise Authority Only.   The  Committee,  therefore, decided to recommend to DG for  relaxation  under  Para 2.5 of FTP to allow the firm to produce  Installation  Certificate by  an  Independent  Chartered Engineer.  DG  has  approved the case. 8 M/s East End Silks (P) Limited, West Bengal 01/36/218/08/AM­ 13/EPCG­I 0230004182 dated 07.05.2009, 0230005571 dated 02.08.2010, 0230005053 dated 23.03.2010, 0230004344 dated 21.07.2009 and 0230001241 dated 01.12.2005 (Referred  in Customs letter) Waiver  from maintenance  of Average  Export Performance in terms of Para 5.7.6 of HBP v1 (2009­14) – Audit Objection  whether the  export  product Spun  Silk  Yarn,  Silk Noil  Yarn,  Silk  Top Silver produced from raw  silk,  cocoon waste  or  silk  waste can  be  treated  as  an item of sericulture or not.

ection  whether the  export  product Spun  Silk  Yarn,  Silk Noil  Yarn,  Silk  Top Silver produced from raw  silk,  cocoon waste  or  silk  waste can  be  treated  as  an item of sericulture or not. the issue relates to coverage of export items under ‘Sericulture’ and decided to defer the case with the directions to invite the views  of  technical  member from Textile Department/Office. 9 M/s Allcargo Logistics Limited, Mumbai 01/36/218/31/AM­ 13/EPCG­I 0330005325 dated 01.03.2004, 0330012804 dated 04.08.2006 and 0330010990 a.   Extension in EOP for  2  year  in respect  of  EPCG Authorization No. 0330005325 dated 01.03.2004 under Para 5.11 a.  The  Committee  decided  to recommend  to  DG  for of  FTP  to  allow  Extension  in EOP for 2 years on payment of composition  fee  equal  to  2% of  proportionate  duty  saved amount on unfulfilled EO or an

Case No. Firm’s Name/File Number Licence  No./ Date Subject 0330010990 dated 10.02.2006 under  Para  5.11 of  HBP  v1.    The firm  is  ready  to get  their  EO enhanced  by 10%  as envisaged  in  the said Para. b.   Inclusion of other services  in  EPCG Authorization Nos. 0330005325 dated 01.03.2004, 0330012804 dated 04.08.2006  and 0330010990 dated 10.02.2006  in terms  of  Public Notice  No. 42/2004  dated 28.01.2004.  amount on unfulfilled EO or an enhancement in EO imposed to the extent of 10% of total EO at  the  choice  of  exporter,  for each  year  of  extension  sought in  terms  of  provisions contained in Para 5.11 of  HBP Vol. I. DG has approved the request.       b.  The  Committee  decided  to

the  choice  of  exporter,  for each  year  of  extension  sought in  terms  of  provisions contained in Para 5.11 of  HBP Vol. I. DG has approved the request.       b.  The  Committee  decided  to defer the second request of the firm  with  the  direction  to  call for the import item details from the firm.  10 M/s Bharat Aluminium Company Limited, New Delhi 01/36/218/145/AM­ 12/EPCG­I(Part File)   Permission  for  EPCG Authorization  to domestically  procure Bogie  Alumina  Tank Wagons  (BTAP)  and Break  Vans  (BVZI) under invalidation The case was placed before the Committee  in  its  meeting  held on  28.06.2012  wherein  it  was deferred  with  the  direction  to examine  the  same  in  the  next meeting.   This  time,  the  technical member  from  the  Department of  Heavy  Industry  confirmed that  the  Capital  Goods  (BTAP and  BVZI)  are  essentially Railway  Wagons  only.  The Committee, therefore, rejected the request of the firm in view of Para 4 of the Policy Circular 48 dated 19.12.2008.

e  Capital  Goods  (BTAP and  BVZI)  are  essentially Railway  Wagons  only.  The Committee, therefore, rejected the request of the firm in view of Para 4 of the Policy Circular 48 dated 19.12.2008.

Case No. Firm’s Name/File Number Licence  No./ Date Subject 11 M/s Jubilant Life Sciences Limited, Noida 01/36/218/27/AM­ 13/EPCG­I 0530135156 dated 31.10.2003, 0530135154 dated 31.10.2003, 0530135281 dated 27.11.2003 and 0530136939 dated 08.09.2004 Amendment  in  the place  of  installation of Machines Mr.  Mukesh  Kanwal,  General Manager  –  Commercial appeared before the Committee and explained that:   a.          The  Capital  Goods imported  against  the Authorizatios  were installed  at  their  unit at  “Bhartigram, Jyotiba  Puley  Nagar, Gajraula, U.P.” i.e. the place  of  installation endorsed on the EPCG Authorization; b.          Subsequently  they received  permission for an R & D Centre at C­26,  Sectro­59, Noida  (UP)  and shifted  the  Capital Goods there; c.     They approached O/o JDGFT,  CLA,  Delhi  for amendment  of  place of installation and was advised  to  approach the  Headquarter Committee; d.     Addresses of both the units  are  mentioned on IEC/RCMC; and, e.          The  Capital  Goods have been installed

ace of installation and was advised  to  approach the  Headquarter Committee; d.     Addresses of both the units  are  mentioned on IEC/RCMC; and, e.          The  Capital  Goods have been installed

Case No. Firm’s Name/File Number Licence  No./ Date Subject a e bee sta ed and put to use for the same  purpose  as  was intended for.   The  representative  of  the  firm handed  over  the  relevant documents  to  the  Chairman during the meeting.   The  Committee,  therefore, decided to regularize the EPCG Authorizations  by  allowing shifting  of  Capital  Goods  from the  firm’s  unit  at  Gajraula  to their R&D unit at Noida. 12 M/s Orient Press limited, Mumbai 18/71/AM­10/EPCG­ II 0330021756 dated 05.11.08, 0330021755 dated 05.11.08, 0330021472 dated  30.09.08 and 0330021471 dated 30.09.08 Re­fixation  of  annual average  export obligation  against EPCG  authorization No.  0330021756 dated  05.11.08, 0330021755  dated 05.11.08, 0330021472  dated 30.09.08  & 0330021471  dated 30.09.08. The Committee observed that   a.     Silvasa unit of the firm was  lost  due  to incident  of  fire  on 25.04.2008; b.     After the incidence of fire,  it  obtained    four EPCG  Authorizations in  September  and November,  2008  for set up of lost unit; c.     The average EO against these  EPCG Authorizations  were imposed  on  the  basis of  the  Export Performance  of  both the  units  i.e.  Silvasa Unit and Thane Unit; d.         The  firm’s  request  is for  refixation  of Average  EO  by excluding  the  export performance  of  the unit lost in fire.   The  Committee,  therefore,

i.e.  Silvasa Unit and Thane Unit; d.         The  firm’s  request  is for  refixation  of Average  EO  by excluding  the  export performance  of  the unit lost in fire.   The  Committee,  therefore, decided to recommend to DG for  relaxation  under  Para 2.5  of  FTP  for  refixation  of Average  EO  by  excluding  the export performance of the unit lost in fire. DG has approved the case. 13 M/s Special Spring India Pvt. Ltd, Delhi 18/58/AM­13/EPCG­ II 0530145432 dated 16.01.2008 Acceptance  of installation  certificate issued  by  Chartered Engineer and Central the  firm  has  obtained installation  certificate  both from Chartered Engineer as

Case No. Firm’s Name/File Number Licence  No./ Date Subject II Engineer  and  Central Excise Authority. from  Chartered  Engineer  as well  as  from  Central  Excise Authority.  However,  on  the Certificate issued by the Central Excise  Authority  date  of installation  is  not  mentioned. The  installation  certificate issued  by  the  Chartered Engineer  bears  the  date.  The Committee,  therefore,  decided to  accept  the  installation certificate  issued  by  Central Excise  Authority  with  collateral proof i.e. installation certificate issued by Chartered Engineer.   14 M/s. Uma Plastics Limited. 18/51/AM­13/EPCG­ II 0230000132 dated 06.09.2001 The  firm  has requested for i.        Extension  in export  obligation period  upto 06.09.2014 & ii.        Condonation  of Block­wise  EO  for 3rd  &  4th  blocks against  EPCG authorization No.0230000132 dated 06.09.2001 The  Committee  decided  to recommend  to  DG  for

iod  upto 06.09.2014 & ii.        Condonation  of Block­wise  EO  for 3rd  &  4th  blocks against  EPCG authorization No.0230000132 dated 06.09.2001 The  Committee  decided  to recommend  to  DG  for of  FTP  to  allow  Extension  in EOP  for  4  years  i.e.  upto 05.09.2013  on  payment  of composition  fee/Customs  Duty in  terms  of  provisions contained in Para 5.11 of HBP Vol. I.   The  Committee  decided  to recommend  to  DG  for of  FTP  to  allow  condonation from condition of fulfilment of block­wise  EO  subject  to payment of composition fee of 2%  on  duty  saved  amount  in proportion  to  the  shortfall  at the end of each block in terms of the provisions of Para 5.8.3 of HBP v1.  

Case No. Firm’s Name/File Number Licence  No./ Date Subject 15 M/s. Shalimar Wires Industries Ltd, Hooghly. 18/141/AM­ 11/EPCG­II 0230000848 dated 19.01.2005 Extension  in  EOP upto  12  years  in terms  of  Para  5.5.1 of FTP and 5.11.1 of HBP v1. The Committee noted that   a.     the  firm  was  declared sick under BIFR; b.     Rehabilitation package approved  by  BIFR contains  no  direction to  grant  benefit against  EPCG Authorization; c.     It has directed to grant benefit  against Advance Authorization; d.          In  respect  of  one Authorization(No. 0230000260  dated 16.09.2002), extension in EOP upto 12  years  had  been granted  under  Para 5.5.1 of FTP read with

Para 5.11.1 of HBP v1

with  the  approval  of DG; e.     The Regional Authority is  not  extending  the EOP as per Para 5.5.1 of  FTP read with Para 5.11.1  of  HBP  v1 despite  instructions from  DGFT  Hqrs.  and has  advised  the  firm to  approach  DGFT Hqrs.   The  Committee,  therefore, decided to recommend to DG for  relaxation  under  Para 2.5 of FTP to allow Extension in  EOP  for  12  years  i.e.  upto 18.01.2017  without  payment of  composition  fee/Customs Duty  being  covered  under BIFR.

Case No. Firm’s Name/File Number Licence  No./ Date Subject 16 M/s. Rico Auto Industries Ltd, Gurgaon 18/04/AM­13/EPCG­ II 17  EPCG authorizations mentioned  at Annexure­I Permission  for shifting  of  capital goods  from  one  unit to other units the addresses of all the units of the  firm  are  indicated  on  IEC and  RCMC  and,  therefore, decided to convey the Regional Office  to  permit  shifting  of Capital Goods from one of their unit to other units as indicated in  annexure  to  the representation  dated 30.06.2012 of the firm subject to  condition  that  the  firm  will furnish  fresh  Installation Certificate within a period of 6 months.   17 M/s. Sampark Industries Limited, Greater Noida 18/14/AM­13/EPCG­ II 0530132877 dated 21.05.2002 The  firm  has requested  for Extension  in  export obligation  period  for two  years  i.e.  upto 20.05.2012  in respect  of  EPCG authorization without payment  of  customs duty.   The  Committee  decided  to defer the case with a direction to examine the case during the next meeting. 18 M/s. Premco Traders, Kolkata 18/199/AM­

authorization without payment  of  customs duty.   The  Committee  decided  to defer the case with a direction to examine the case during the next meeting. 18 M/s. Premco Traders, Kolkata 18/199/AM­ 12/EPCG­II 0230000819 dated 23.12.2004 The  firm  has requested for i.        Extension  in export  obligation period  for  two years  i.e.  upto 22.12.2014 & ii.        Condonation  of Block­wise  EO against  EPCG authorization No.0230000819 dated 23.12.2004 the  firm  have  not  made  any exports till date and, therefore, decided to reject the case.

Case No. Firm’s Name/File Number Licence  No./ Date Subject 19 M/s Richa Global Exports Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 18/32/AM­13/EPCG­ II 0530155040 dated 15.03.2011, 05301546006 dated 15.07.2011 and 0530157052  dated 25.11.2011 Allowing  shifting  of machineries imported under  EPCG authorizations No.0530155040 dated  15.03.2011, 05301546006  dated 15.07.2011  & 0530157052  dated 25.11.2011. Mr.  Dinesh  Raheja,  Manager (Operations)  appeared  before the  Committee  and  explained the  request.    He  withdrew  the request  for  shifting  of  Capital Goods  against  EPCG Authorization  number 05301546006  dated 15.07.2011.  The  Committee agreed to allow the shifting of Capital  Goods  as  requested  on furnishing  details      regarding unit­wise  shifting  of  each Capital Goods which they have furnished. 20 M/s Richa & Co., New Delhi 18/31/AM­13/EPCG­ II 530155039 dated 15.03.2011, 0530154577 dated 20.01.2011 and 0530154607 dated 21.01.2011 Allowing  shifting  of machineries imported under  EPCG authorizations No.0530155039 dated

8/31/AM­13/EPCG­ II 530155039 dated 15.03.2011, 0530154577 dated 20.01.2011 and 0530154607 dated 21.01.2011 Allowing  shifting  of machineries imported under  EPCG authorizations No.0530155039 dated  15.03.2011, 0530154577  dated 20.01.2011  and 0530154607  dated 21.01.2011. Mr.  Dinesh  Raheja,  Manager (Operations)  appeared  before the  Committee  and  explained the  request.    He  withdrew  the request  for  shifting  of  Capital Goods  against  EPCG Authorization  number 05301546006  dated 15.07.2011.    The  Committee agreed to allow the shifting of Capital  Goods  as  requested  on furnishing  details  regarding unit­wise  shifting  of  each Capital Goods which they have furnished. 21 M/s Riyan Optical Discs Pvt. Ltd, Cochin 18/02/AM­13/EPCG­ II5 ……….. Re­fixation of specific EO  as  per  Para  5.2B of FTP The  Committee  decided  to refer  the  case  to  Department of  Revenue  for  seeking  their comments. 22 RA, Bangalore, 18/59/AM­13/EPCG­ II   Clarification  sought whether  import  of Curtain  Fabric,  Bed Fabric,  Armchair Cushion  Fabric  etc are  allowed  under EPCG  scheme  for Hotel  and  Tourism industry. the  items  namely  Curtain Fabric,  Bed  Fabric,  Armchair Cushion  Fabric  etc  cannot  be treated  essentially    as  Capital Goods  for  Hotel  and  Tourism Industry  and,  therefore, decided  that  these  cannot  be imported under EPCG Scheme. 23 M/s Suner Marbles and Granite Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur 18/136/AM­ 12/EPCG­II 2096887  dated 19.11.1984 and  2043054 dated 01.12.1988 Deletion  of  export obligation  condition in  terms  of  DIPP Press  Note

s Suner Marbles and Granite Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur 18/136/AM­ 12/EPCG­II 2096887  dated 19.11.1984 and  2043054 dated 01.12.1988 Deletion  of  export obligation  condition in  terms  of  DIPP Press  Note  No.3 (2001  series)  dated 25.04.2001  and Ministry  of  MSME Notification  S.O.  No. 1169(E)  dated 20 10 2004 The  Committee  decided  to defer  the  case  for  seeking comments of DIPP.

Case No. Firm’s Name/File Number Licence  No./ Date Subject Case No. Firm’s Name/File Number Licence  No./ Date Subject 20.10.2004. 24 M/s Deepak Industries Limited, Faridabad 01/36/218/65/AM­ 13/EPCG­I 0530142205 dated 23.10.2006 Condonation  of Delay  in  installation of  Capital  Goods imported the  firm  could  not  install  the Capital  Goods  within  the stipulated  period  of  6  months from the date of completion of imports  (01.12.2006)  due  to non­completion  of construction  work  in  the factory and there is a delay of 82  days  in  obtaining  the Installation Certificate.    The  Committee,  therefore, decided to recommend to DG under  Para  2.5  of  FTP  to condone the delay in obtaining the Installation Certificate.  DG has approved the case.     25 Alstrong Enterprises India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 01/36/218/64/AM­ 13/EPCG­I 0530156253 dated 17.08.2011 Permission  to  shift One  Set  Jet­1600 Aluminum  composite Panel  Production Line  imported  under EPCG  Licence  from one  unit  to  another unit. the addresses of both the units of the firm located at Phase II, Lane  No.  2,  SIDCO  Industrial Complex,  Bari  Brahmana, Purmandal,  Jammu  –  181133

G  Licence  from one  unit  to  another unit. the addresses of both the units of the firm located at Phase II, Lane  No.  2,  SIDCO  Industrial Complex,  Bari  Brahmana, Purmandal,  Jammu  –  181133  and  Phase­II,  SIDCO  Industrial Growth Centre, Samba, Jammu – 184121 are indicated on IEC and  RCMC  and,  therefore, decided  to  convey  the concerned  Regional  Authority to permit shifting of the Capital Goods  (One  Set  Jet­1600 Aluminum  composite  Panel Production  Line)  from  their unit  at  Bari  Brahmana  to  their other unit at Samba subject to condition  that  the  firm  will furnish  fresh  Installation Certificate within a period of 6 months.   26 M/s Apollo Tyres N.A Relaxation  for

Case No. Firm’s Name/File Number Licence  No./ Date Subject Limited, Gurgaon 01/36/218/209/AM­ 12/EPCG­I transfer  of  Moulds between  company’s own  plants  cleared under EPCG Licences the  moulds  imported  by  the firm  under  various  EPCG Authorizations  are  required  to be  transferred  frequently  from one  plant  to  another  and taking permission from DGFT is time  consuming.    Technical member  from  DHI  also confirmed  that  these  moulds are  required  to  be  transferred frequently  from  one  unit  to another  unit  and  there  is  no harm  in  granting  general approval  for  the  same.    The Committee,  therefore,  decided to  recommend  to  DG  for of  FTP  to  accord  general approval  for  shifting  of  the imported  moulds.    DG  has approved the case. 27 M/s Tatia Intimate Exports Ltd., Chennai No. 20/418/95/EPCG­IV P/CG/2133681 dated 25.11.1994.

to  accord  general approval  for  shifting  of  the imported  moulds.    DG  has approved the case. 27 M/s Tatia Intimate Exports Ltd., Chennai No. 20/418/95/EPCG­IV P/CG/2133681 dated 25.11.1994. Extension  in  EOP upto  2006  and condonation  of procedural  lapse  of not mentioning EPCG authorization number,  date  and the  name  of  third party on the shipping bills. The  Committee  noted  that there  was  a  lapse  of  not mentioning EPCG authorization No. & date as well as the name of  licensee  on  the  shipping bills and hence condition No. V of  Policy  Circular  No.  7  dated 11.07.2002 is not fulfilled.  As regards  extension  in  export obligation period upto August, 2006,  the  Committee  noted that  the  original  export obligation  period  expired  on 24.11.1999, whereas a bulk of exports  against  the  subject authorization has been effected in the year 2005­06 i.e. after 7 years  of  original  EOP.  The Committee  also  noted  that  all such  exports  after  expiry  of original EOP are claimed to be 3rd  party  exports  and  cannot be  regularised  in  terms  of  the policy  circular  No.  7  dated 11.07.2002.    Therefore,  the committee rejected the request of the firm. 28 M/s Shirke Infrastructure, Pune 01/36/218/163/AM­ 12/EPCG­I N.A Clarifications regarding  fulfillment of Export Obligation The  Committee  decided  to drop  the  case  with  the direction  to  examine  the  same on file. 29 M/s Unitech Developers & Hotels Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon 18/90/AM­12/EPCG­ II Several Licences The  firm  has requested condonation  from submission  of  fresh BG

tion  to  examine  the  same on file. 29 M/s Unitech Developers & Hotels Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon 18/90/AM­12/EPCG­ II Several Licences The  firm  has requested condonation  from submission  of  fresh BG   The  Committee  decided  to defer the case with a direction to  seek  comments  from  DOR and  to  call  for  detailed  Report from  the  Regional  Authority

Case No. Firm’s Name/File Number Licence  No./ Date Subject including EO position. 30 M/s Sidhartha Marbles and Granites (P) Ltd., Udaipur 18/62/AM­13/EPCG­ II 1330000207 dated 21.01.2003 The  firm  has requested for     i.      Extension  in export  obligation period  upto 20.01.2015 and  ii.      Condonation  of Block­wise  EO against  EPCG authorization No.1330000207 dated 21.01.2003 The  Committee  decided  to recommend  to  DG  for of  FTP  to  allow  Extension  in EOP for 2 years on payment of composition  fee  equal  to  2% of  proportionate  duty  saved amount on unfulfilled EO or an enhancement in EO imposed to the extent of 10% of total EO at  the  choice  of  exporter,  for each  year  of  extension  sought in  terms  of  provisions contained in Para 5.11 of  HBP Vol. I.     The  Committee  decided  to recommend  to  DG  for of  FTP  to  allow  condonation from condition of fulfilment of block­wise  EO  subject  to payment of composition fee of 2%  on  duty  saved  amount  in proportion  to  the  shortfall  at the end of each block in terms of the provisions of Para 5.8.3 of HBP v1.   31 M/s Preci Turn Engineer, Baroda 18/62/AM­13/EPCG­ II 3430000256 dated 08.04.2004 The  firm  has requested for

rtfall  at the end of each block in terms of the provisions of Para 5.8.3 of HBP v1.   31 M/s Preci Turn Engineer, Baroda 18/62/AM­13/EPCG­ II 3430000256 dated 08.04.2004 The  firm  has requested for     i.      Extension  in export  obligation period  for  two years  i.e.upto 07.04.2014 and  ii.      Condonation  of Block­wise  EO against  EPCG authorization No.3430000256 dated 08.04.2004 The  Committee  decided  to defer the case with a direction to call for detailed Report from the  Regional  Authority including EO position. 32 M/s Tata Motors Limited, Mumbai 18/61/13/EPCG­II 0330008322 dated 31.03.2005 Export  of  capital goods  imported under  EPCG  Scheme for  repairs  and import thereof.   The  Committee  decided  to recommend  to  DG  under Para  2.5  of  FTP  for relaxation  of  provision  of

Para 5.16 of HBP v1 to allow

the  re­export  of  the  capital goods subject to  furnishing  of an  undertaking  that  the  firm would  re­import  the  same

capital  goods  after  repairs subject  to  the  condition  that the firm shall pay customs duty at  the  time  of  re­import  on repair charges if paid by them. 33 M/s Tata Steel Limited, New Delhi 18/70/AM­13/EPCG­ II List attached Request  for acceptance  of installation  certificate from  Chartered Engineer  instead  of Jurisdictional  Excise Authority  against  14 EPCG authorizations. The  firm  have  informed  that the Capital Goods imported by them  have  been  installed, commissioned  and  are operating and it is now difficult to physically verify the same.   The  Committee,  therefore, decided to recommend to DG for  relaxation  under  Para 2.5  of  FTP  to  allow acceptance  of  Installation Certificate  from  Independent Chartered  Engineer  subject  to confirmation,  in  writing,  from the  Managing  Director  of  the firm  that  all  the  Capital  Goods have  been  installed, commissioned  and  operating.    

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