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S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   1. M/s    Sheena Exports, Panipat   18/75/AM­13/EPCG­ II 3330000669 dated 06.12.2006 3330000739 dated 29.03.2007 3330000791 dated 04.07.2007 3330000872 dated 30.10.2007 3330000980 dated 10.04.2008 3330000974 dated 07.04.2008 Grant  of  benefit  of

Para  5.7.6  of  HBP

v1 Since the Technical Member from  M/o  Textiles  was absent  the  Committee decided to defer the case.  2. M/s  Reliance Infrastructure Limited   18/184/AM­ 13/EPCG­II 0330029636 dated 01.06.2011 0330029874 dated 30.06.2011 0330030896 dated 21.10.2011 Import  of  cranes under  EPCG scheme  for providing  services in terms of 3(E) of Appendix 10 The  Committee  noted  that the case was deferred in its last  meeting  for  want  of comments  from  DoR.  The representative  of  DoR conveyed  that  they  have examined  the  matter  in consultation  with  the  field formation  viz.  Chennai Customs  Commissionerate who has issued show cause notice  to  the  firm  on  the grounds  that  the  exports proposed  to  be  made  for fulfillment  of  export MINUTES OF EPCG COMMITTEE MEETING HELD UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF SHRI JAIKANT SINGH, ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE AT 1430 Hours ON 19.12.2013   Following officers attended the meeting:   a.     Shri Akash Taneja, Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, DGFT b.     Shri K. K. Tiwari, Industrial Adviser, Department of Heavy Industry c.     Shri K. K. Sinha, Industrial Adviser, D/o Industrial Policy and Promotion d.     Shri A.K Pandey, Senior Technical Officer (DBK), D/o Revenue   II.         Minutes of the last Meeting held on 18.11.2013 were confirmed.   III.       The Committee deliberated upon all the cases and following decisions were taken:     DG = Director General FTP = Foreign Trade Policy HBP v1 = Handbook of Procedure Vol. I EO = Export Obligation

The Committee deliberated upon all the cases and following decisions were taken:     DG = Director General FTP = Foreign Trade Policy HBP v1 = Handbook of Procedure Vol. I EO = Export Obligation EODC = Export Obligation Discharge Certificate EOP = Export Obligation Period EPCG = Export Promotion Capital Goods RA = Regional Authority BG = Bank Guarantee FFE = Free Foreign Exchange FE = Foreign Exchange

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S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   obligation  are  deemed exports  which  cannot  be counted  for  fulfillment  of EO  and  in  view  of  the quasi­judicial  proceedings being  underway,  post­facto regularization  of  the  case does not seem tenable.   The  Committee  observed that  the  firm  the  firm  has obtained  the  EPCG Authorization  Nos. 0330029636,  0330029874 and 0330030896 under the 3% EPCG scheme, between June and October 2011 and they have a time of 8 years to  fulfill  the  EO.  The  firm has  represented  that  they would fulfill the EO in terms of Para 9.53 (ii) of FTP i.e. by supply of a ‘service’ from India  to  service  consumer of  any  other  country  in India.  The  firm  has  also provided  a  copy  of  the agreement  for  providing such  service  with  M/s Northern  Heavy  Industry Group Co. Ltd. (NHI) which is  a  corporation  duly organized  and  existing under  and  by  virtue  of  the laws of Peoples Republic of China  dated  27.06.2013. The  firm  would  receive payment  for  the  services provided  by  them  in  free foreign  exchange.  The Committee  noted  that  the

e  of  the laws of Peoples Republic of China  dated  27.06.2013. The  firm  would  receive payment  for  the  services provided  by  them  in  free foreign  exchange.  The Committee  noted  that  the above is covered in terms of

Para  9.53(ii)  of  FTP  read

with  policy  circular  61 dated 13.02.2009. The firm may  approach  RA  Mumbai for  amendment  in  export product  after  finalization  of the SCN issued by Customs.

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   3. M/s SRV Synthetics   01/37/218/171/AM­ 14/EPCG­II 0330029621 dated 31.05.2011 Condonation  of delay in installation of capital goods The  Committee  observed that  the  firm  have  already obtained  Installation Certificate  from Jurisdictional  Central  Excise Authority  and,  therefore, decided to recommend  to DG  for  relaxation  under Para  2.5  of  Foreign Trade Policy  for  grant  of condonation  of  delay  in submission  of  Installation Certificate.   This has  the  approval  of DG. 4. M/s  Poly  Medicure Limited   01/37/218/123/AM­ 14/EPCG­II 0530149916 dated 24.09.2009 0530150849 dated 05.01.2010 0530151314 dated 19.02.2010 0530153163 dated 23.08.2010 0530153271 dated 03.09.2010 0530156104 dated 28.07.2011 Acceptance  of installation certificate issued by Chartered Engineer The  case  was  deferred  by EPCG  Committee meeting  held  on 23.10.2013  with  the direction  to  obtain confirmation  from  Central Excise  Authority  about  the installation  of  Capital Goods.  The  Central  Excise has  confirmed  that  the capital  goods  imported against  the  6  EPCG Authorizations  have  been found  installed  at  the factory  premises  of  M/s Polymedicure  Limited,  Plot No.  104­105,  Sector­59, HSIDC  Ballabhgarh, Faridabad.  The  Committee, therefore,  decided  to

zations  have  been found  installed  at  the factory  premises  of  M/s Polymedicure  Limited,  Plot No.  104­105,  Sector­59, HSIDC  Ballabhgarh, Faridabad.  The  Committee, therefore,  decided  to recommend  to  DG  for relaxation  under  Para 2.5  of  Foreign  Trade Policy  for  acceptance  of the  installation  certificate issued  by  Chartered Engineer.   DG.

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   5. M/s  Saurer Embroidery  Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd.   01/37/218/163/AM­ 14/EPCG­II Original  EPCG Authorization No. 0530139200 dated 28.07.2005; Amended  EPCG Authorization(in lieu  of  Original Authorization) No. 0530157234 dated 20.12.2011 Condonation  of block­wise  EO  for the 1st block 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/Para

5.8.2  of  HBP  v1  (RE: 2013).   DG. 6. M/s  Plascare Industries  Pvt.  Ltd. (Formerly M/s Suiyo Plastics Pvt. Ltd.)   01/37/218/154/AM­ 14/EPCG­II 0430002621 dated 03.05.2005 Condonation  of block­wise  EO  for the 1st block. The  Committee  decided 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/Para

5.8.2  of  HBP  v1  (RE: 2013).   DG.

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   7. M/s  Sesa  Sterlite Limited   01/37/218/165/AM­ 14/EPCG­II 28  EPCG Authorizations issued  during the  period  AM­ 08 to AM­11 Condonation  of delay in installation of capital goods The  Committee  observed that  the  firm  have  already obtained  Installation Certificate  from Jurisdictional  Central  Excise Authority  and,  therefore, decided to recommend  to Para  2.5  of  Foreign condonation  of  delay  in submission  of  Installation Certificate.   DG.   8. M/s  Sesa  Sterlite Limited   01/37/218/179/AM­ 14/EPCG­II 359  EPCG Authorizations issued  during the  period  AM­ 05 to AM­14 Fulfilment of export obligation  of  359 EPCG Authorizations issued  to  M/s Vedanta  Aluminium Ltd  by  M/s  Sesa Sterlite Limited The  Committee  observed that  as  per  Madras  High Court  Order  dated 25.07.2013  Vedanta Aluminium  Limited (Authorization  Holder)  has amalgamated with M/s Sesa Sterlite  Limited  (formerly Sesa  Goa  Limited).  The Committee,  therefore, decided to allow change in name  of  the  Authorization Holder  from  M/s  Vedanta Aluminium  Limited  to  M/s Sesa  Sterlite  Limited.  The Committee  also  decided  to allow  fulfilment  of  export obligation  of  359  EPCG Authorizations issued to M/s Vedanta  Aluminium  Ltd  by M/s  Sesa  Sterlite  Limited.  The  Company  should furnish fresh Bond/BG.

ecided  to allow  fulfilment  of  export obligation  of  359  EPCG Authorizations issued to M/s Vedanta  Aluminium  Ltd  by M/s  Sesa  Sterlite  Limited.  The  Company  should furnish fresh Bond/BG.

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   9. M/s  Sesa  Sterlite Limited   01/37/218/178/AM­ 14/EPCG­II 87  EPCG Authorizations issued  during the period from AM­07  to  AM­ 12 Condonation  of delay in installation of  capital  goods and spares The  Committee  observed that  the  firm  have  already obtained  Installation Certificate  from Jurisdictional  Central  Excise Authority  and,  therefore, decided to recommend  to Para  2.5  of  Foreign condonation  of  delay  in submission  of  Installation Certificate.   DG.   10. M/s  Jindal  Paddings Private Limited   01/36/218/136/AM­ 14/EPCG­I 0530141642 dated 31.07.2006 0530141449 dated 10.07.2006 Condonation  of non­fulfilment  in block­wise  E.O  for the  first  block  in respect  of  EPCG Authorization  Nos. 0530141642  dated 31.07.2006  and 0530141449  dated 10.07.2006 The  Committee  decided 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/Para

5.8.2  of  HBP  v1  (RE: 2013).   DG.   11. M/s  Kumar  Printers Private Limited   01/36/218/262/AM­ 14/EPCG­I 0530134617 dated 06.08.2003 a.          Condonation from  the maintenance of  average exports  year­ wise  as  they have completed the same  in totality by the The  Committee  observed that  there  is  shortfall  in Average  EO  in  the  year 2003­04  only,  however, they  have  fulfiled  the Average  EO  as  well  as specific  EO  within  EO period.  The  Committee, therefore,  recommended to  DG  for  relaxation

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   end of the 9th year b.          Condonation of  block­wise EO in terms of

Para  5.8.3  of

HBP  v1  for the  2nd  and 3rd block c.          Extension  in EOP  upto 31.03.2012 (by  8 months)  in terms  of  Para 5.11  of  HBP v1. under Para 2.5 of FTP for condonation  of  shortfall  in Average  EO  for  the  year 2003­04  which  was  fulfiled in remaining blocks.    b.  The  Committee  decided 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/Para

5.8.2  of  HBP  v1  (RE: 2013).   c.  The  Committee  decided relaxation  under  Para 2.5  of  FTP  to  allow extension in EOP for 2 years on payment of composition fee  equal  to  2%  of proportionate  duty  saved amount on unfulfiled 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.

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   12. M/s  Global Hospitality  Services (Reference  received from  RA, Hyderabad)   01/36/218/203/AM­ 14/EPCG­I 0930003108 dated 20.04.2007 Condonation  of delay in installation of capital goods in respect  of  EPCG Authorization  No. 0930003108 dated 20.04.2007 The  Committee  observed that  the  firm,  being  a service  provider,  have already obtained Installation Certificate  from  Chartered Engineer  and,  therefore, decided to recommend  to Para  2.5  of  Foreign condonation  of  delay  in submission  of  Installation Certificate.   DG.   13. M/s  Gillanders Arbuthnot  & Company Limited   01/36/218/215/AM­ 13/EPCG­I 0230007117 dated 13.09.2011 0230007590 dated 25.01.2012 Extension  in  time upto  June,  2013 for  submission  of installation certificate  in respect  of  EPCG Authorization  Nos. 0230007117  dated 13.09.2011  and 0230007590  dated 25.01.2012 The  Committee  observed that  the  firm  could  not install  the  imported machinery  due  to  labour unrest.  The  firm  has

ion  Nos. 0230007117  dated 13.09.2011  and 0230007590  dated 25.01.2012 The  Committee  observed that  the  firm  could  not install  the  imported machinery  due  to  labour unrest.  The  firm  has furnished sufficient proof to establish  that  there  was labour unrest in the factory. The  Committee,  therefore, decided to recommend  to Para  2.5  of  Foreign extension  in  time  upto June,  2013  for  submission of installation certificate.   DG.

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   14. M/s  Anest  Iwata Motherson Limited   01/36/218/233/AM­ 14/EPCG­I 0530157111 dated 02.12.2011 0530145571 dated 08.02.2008 Permission  for adjustment  of excess  exports made against EPCG Authorization  No. 0530145571  dated 08.02.2008  for fulfilment  of  EO against  other  EPCG Authorization  No. 0530157111  dated 02.12.2011(issued in  lieu  of  Original EPCG  Authorization No.  0530139797 dated 27.10.2005) The  Committee  deliberated upon the case and decided to defer  the  case  with  the direction to call for a report from  the  concerned Regional  Authority  with respect  of  EPCG Authorization    issued  in 2011  (in  lieu  of    EPCG Authorization  No. 0530139797  dated 27.10.2005).

ection to call for a report from  the  concerned Regional  Authority  with respect  of  EPCG Authorization    issued  in 2011  (in  lieu  of    EPCG Authorization  No. 0530139797  dated 27.10.2005).

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   15. M/s  A  &  A  Modular Systems   01/36/218/17/AM­ 14/EPCG­I 2230000087 dated 30.03.2004 2230000273 dated 10.02.2006 2230000219 dated 27.09.2005 Condonation  in block­wise  EO  and extension  in  EOP for  two  years  in respect  of  3  EPCG Authorizations The  Committee  decided 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/Para

5.8.2  of  HBP  v1  (RE: 2013).   The  Committee  further decided to recommend  to

Para  2.5  of  FTP to allow

extension in EOP for 2 years on payment of composition fee  equal  to  2%  of proportionate  duty  saved amount on unfulfiled 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.

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   16. M/s  Hindalco Industries Limited   01/36/218/107/AM­ 14/EPCG­I 3430002389 dated 07.06.2013 Certification  of nexus  in  respect  of EPCG  Authorization No.  3430002389 dated  07.06.2013 issued  to  M/s Hindalco  Industries Ltd. Two  representatives  of  the firm appeared for PH before the  Committee  and  stated that  the  plant  is  an Integrated  copper manufacturing  unit  and during  the  production  of copper,  sulphur  gas  is generated  which  is  not allowed  to  be  released  in the environment and hence it  is  scrubbed  and converted  into  sulphuric acid  and  in  turn  converted into Phosphoric Acid due to limited  disposal  possibility of  Sulphuric  Acid.  They further  stated  that production  of  copper  and sulphuric  acid  plant  are inter­connected  and  inter­ linked.  The  technical members  of  the  Committee confirmed  that  the phosphoric acid plant is an essential  component  of  the Integrated  copper manufacturing  plant. Hence,  the  Committee certified the nexus.

hnical members  of  the  Committee confirmed  that  the phosphoric acid plant is an essential  component  of  the Integrated  copper manufacturing  plant. Hence,  the  Committee certified the nexus.

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   17. M/s Convenio Foods International  Private Limited   01/36/218/254/AM­ 14/EPCG­I 0430002576 dated 13.04.2005 Condonation  of block­wise  E.O  for the  first  block  in respect  of  EPCG Authorization  No. 0430002576  dated 13.04.2005 The  Committee  decided 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/Para

5.8.2  of  HBP  v1  (RE: 2013).   DG.   18. M/s  MGM  Pooja Buildtech  Private Limited   01/36/218/279/AM­ 14/EPCG­I 0730011690 dated 03.10.2012 Extension  in  time for  12  months  for production  of installation certificate  from Central  Excise Authority in respect of  EPCG Authorization  No. 0730011690  dated 03.10.2012 The  Committee  noted  the following facts furnished by the firm:   a.     The firm has imported a  huge  machine  viz. 16 T Forging hammer –  Model  No.  M  2152 YOM  1986  against EPCG  Authorization No.  0730011690 dated 03.10.2012; b.          Since  the  complete machine  came through  two  different vessels  in  dismantled condition,  they  have cleared  against  two Bills  of  entry  on different dates; c.          After  customs clearance  of  second lot  against  Bill  of Entry  No.  8662800 dated  04.12.2012, it took almost 55 days for  them  to  transport

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   the  dismantled  parts to  Mysore  from Tuticorin port; d.     Since this is a very big machine  with  weight of total 485 MTS and with  a  single  frame weight  of  180  MTS, they took minimum of 3  years  to  dismantle  the  machine  and  to bring  it  out  from  the foundation of Russia; e.     It took a lot of time for transportation, unloading  in  their factory premises; f.      For foundation  work, they  are  planning  to go  for  vibration  free foundation  with German  Technology, since  this  a  very  big Forging Hammer; g.     So, the machine is still

premises; f.      For foundation  work, they  are  planning  to go  for  vibration  free foundation  with German  Technology, since  this  a  very  big Forging Hammer; g.     So, the machine is still not assembled.   The  Committee,  therefore, decided to  recommend  to Para  2.5  of  Foreign extension  in  time  for  12 months  for  submission  of installation certificate.   DG.

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   19. M/s  GMR  Hotels  & Resorts  Limited (Formerly  GMR Hyderabad International  Airport Ltd.)   01/36/218/264/AM­ 14/EPCG­I 0930003602 dated 06.11.2007 0930003525 dated 10.10.2007 0930003843 dated 13.02.2008 0930003591 dated 01.11.2007 Condonation  of delay in installation of  capital  goods imported  against  4 EPCG  Authorization Nos.  0930003602 dated  06.11.2007, 0930003525  dated 10.10.2007, 0930003843  dated 13.02.2008  and 0930003591  dated 01.11.2007 The  Committee  observed that  the  firm  could  not install the capital goods due to  increase  in  capacity  of the  hotel  from  180  rooms to  305  rooms.  The  firm, being  a  service  provider, have  already  obtained Installation  Certificate  from Chartered  Engineer  and, therefore,  decided  to recommend  to  DG  for relaxation  under  Para 2.5  of  Foreign  Trade Policy  for  grant  of condonation  of  delay  in submission  of  Installation Certificate.   DG.

and, therefore,  decided  to recommend  to  DG  for relaxation  under  Para 2.5  of  Foreign  Trade Policy  for  grant  of condonation  of  delay  in submission  of  Installation Certificate.   DG.

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   20. M/s  Thomson  Press ( India) Limited   01/37/218/187/AM­ 14/EPCG­II 11  EPCG Authorizations issued  during the period from AM­07  to  AM­ 10 Counting  of  excess exports  made against  two  EPCG Authorizations  No. 0530134125  dated 07.05.2003  & 0530149311  dated 06.06.2009  for fulfilment  of  EO  of 11  other  EPCG Authorizations issued  during  the period  July,  2006 to July 2009 The  Committee  observed that the request of the firm is  regarding  counting  of excess exports made against EPCG  Authorizations    No. 0530134125  dated 07.05.2003 & 0530149311 dated  06.06.2009  towards fulfilment of EO  against  11 other  EPCG  Authorizations issued  during  the  period July, 2006 to July, 2009.   The  Committee,  therefore, decided  to  recommend to DG under Para 2.5 of FTP for counting of excess exports made against EPCG Authorizations  No. 0530134125  dated 07.05.2003  & 0530149311  dated 06.06.2009  towards fulfilment of EO against 11 other  EPCG  Authorizations issued  during  the  period July,  2006  to  July,  2009 provided  the  exports  made are within the EO period of EPCG  Authorizations  and subject  to  the  condition that  there  will  be  no double  counting  of exports.   DG.   21. M/s  Rashmi  Metaliks Limited   18/12/AM­14/EPCG­ II 0230004900 dated 03.02.2010

G  Authorizations  and subject  to  the  condition that  there  will  be  no double  counting  of exports.   DG.   21. M/s  Rashmi  Metaliks Limited   18/12/AM­14/EPCG­ II 0230004900 dated 03.02.2010 Import of PEB Steel structure for ductile iron  pipes  under EPCG scheme. The  Committee  deliberated upon the case and decided to  defer  it  with  the direction to call for specific list  of  items  of  import alongwith  their  quantity and brief note on the usage of these items in the plant.

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   22. M/s  Rishab  Appeal Private Limited   01/37/218/175/AM­ 14/EPCG­II 0330015817 dated 18.04.2007 0330016006 dated 09.05.2007 Regularization  of installation  of capital  goods  at  a different place. The  Committee  observed that the address of the unit (Gala  No.  103  &  105, BLDG.  NO.  17AB,  Adarsh Samhita  Premises  CHS  Ltd, A.  D.  Road,  Sakinaka, Andheri­E,  Mumbai)  at which  the  capital  goods have  been  installed  are already  incorporated  in  the IEC and therefore, decided, to  allow  shifting  for regularization of the case. 23. M/s  Ultimate Flexipack Limited   01/37/218/185/AM­ 14/EPCG­II 0530149958 dated 01.10.2009 Condonation  of block­wise  EO  for the 1st block. The  Committee  decided 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/Para

5.8.2  of  HBP  v1  (RE: 2013).   DG.

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   24. M/s  Shriram  Pistons & Rings Limited   01/37/218/190/AM­ 14/EPCG­II 0530147373 dated 03.10.2008 Permission  to  send back  capital  goods imported  under EPCG  authorization for repair. 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 and  subject  to  the condition that the firm shall pay  customs  duty  at  the time  of  re­import  on  repair charges/freight/insurance  if paid by them.   DG.   25. M/s  Bharat Aluminium Company Limited   01/36/218/290/AM­ 14/EPCG­I 29  EPCG Authorizations issued  during the  AM­05  to AM­13 Condonation  of installation  beyond six  months  in respect of 29 EPCG Authorizations The  Committee  observed that  the  firm  have  already obtained  Installation Certificate  from Jurisdictional  Central  Excise Authority,  in  respect  of  28 Authorizations  and  from Chartered  Engineer  in respect  of  1  Authorization for  spares  and,  therefore, decided to recommend  to Para  2.5  of  Foreign condonation  of  delay  in submission  of  Installation Certificate.   DG.

d  Engineer  in respect  of  1  Authorization for  spares  and,  therefore, decided to recommend  to Para  2.5  of  Foreign condonation  of  delay  in submission  of  Installation Certificate.   DG.

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   26. M/s  Bharat Aluminium Company Limited   01/36/218/121/AM­ 14/EPCG­I 0530149779 dated 10.09.2009 Extension  in  time till  February,  2014 for  installation  of capital  goods  in respect  of  EPCG Authorization  No. 0530149779  dated 10.09.2009 The  Committee  observed that  the  firm  could  not install the capital goods due to  various  technical  issues and  chimney  incident  in their  factory  and  therefore, decided to  recommend to Para  2.5  of  Foreign extension  in  time  till February,  2014  for installation  of  capital goods.   DG.   27. M/s  Honda Motorcycle  and Scooter  Private Limited   01/36/218/218/AM­ 14/EPCG­I 0530156035 dated 20.07.2011 Permission  for shifting  of  capital goods in respect of EPCG  Authorization No.  0530156035 dated 20.07.2011 The  Committee  observed that  the  addresses  of  both the  units  {i.e.  at  which  it was  installed  as  per  EPCG Authorization  (Manesar  Plot No.  1&2,  Sector­3,  IMT, Manesar,  Gurgaon  – 122050)  and  at  which  it  is to  be  shifted  (KIADB, Narasapura  Industrial  Area, Malur  Taluk,  Distt.  Kolar, Karnataka  –  563133)}  are mentioned  in  IEC  and RCMC.  The  Committee, therefore,  allowed  shifting of  capital  goods  from  their Manesar Unit to Kolar Unit.

ea, Malur  Taluk,  Distt.  Kolar, Karnataka  –  563133)}  are mentioned  in  IEC  and RCMC.  The  Committee, therefore,  allowed  shifting of  capital  goods  from  their Manesar Unit to Kolar Unit.

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   28. M/s EIH Limited   01/36/218/126/AM­ 12/EPCG­I 16  EPCG Authorizations issued  to  M/s EIH Limited and 3  EPCG Authorizations issued  to  M/s Mercury  Rentals Limited 100%  waiver  of average E.O for the years  2008­09  and 2009­10  in  respect of  the Authorizations issued  to  M/s  EIH Limited  during 2007­08  to  2008­ 09  and  also  in respect  of Authorizations issued  to  M/s Mercury Car Rentals (a  Group  Company of M/s EIH Limited) in  2007­08  due  to closure  of  hotels due to terror attack The  Committee  observed that  the  hotels  Trident­ Nariman Point, Mumbai and Oberoi,  Nariman  Point, Mumbai  had  to  be  closed due to major terrorist attack on  26.11.2008.  The  hotels were reopened only after 18 months i.e. on 25.04.2010.   The Committee felt that this was  a  genuine  hardship faced by the company and, therefore,  decided  to recommend  to  DG  for relaxation  under  Para 2.5  of  Foreign  Trade Policy  for  reduction  in average  E.O  for  the  years 2008­09  and  2009­10  in respect  of  the Authorizations issued to M/s EIH Limited during 2007­08 to  2008­09  and  also  in respect  of  Authorizations issued  to  M/s  Mercury  Car Rentals  (a  Group  Company of  M/s  EIH  Limited)  in 2007­08.    However  this may be limited to the extent

7­08 to  2008­09  and  also  in respect  of  Authorizations issued  to  M/s  Mercury  Car Rentals  (a  Group  Company of  M/s  EIH  Limited)  in 2007­08.    However  this may be limited to the extent of Average Service provided by these units in FFE in the previous  three  years (applicable for the period of 18  months  during  which the  units  were  shut  and they could not earn FE).   DG.

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   29. M/s  Tenco  Systems &  Switchgears  Pvt. Ltd.   01/37/218/160/AM­ 14/EPCG­II 5630000261 dated 13.03.2013 5630000414 dated 31.10.2013 Exemption  from Actual  User Condition  in respect of damaged capital goods. The  Committee  deliberated upon the case in detail and decided    to    recommend to  DG  for  relaxation under  Para  2.5  of Foreign  Trade  Policy  that  exemption  from  actual user condition in respect of damaged capital goods may be  granted  for  disposal  of the  damaged  capital  goods subject  to  the  condition that  both  the  authorization should  be    clubbed  as  per

Para  5.18  of  HBP  v1  and

the firm is required to fulfil the  export  obligation against  both  the authorizations which will be endorsed  on  the  single clubbed authorization.   DG.

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   30. M/s  Nypro  Forbes Products Limited   01/37/218/180/AM­ 14/EPCG­II 0430001108 dated 20.05.2003 Counting  of  export of Group Company The  Committee  observed that  whereas  the  licence was  issued  in  2003  the provision  regarding counting  of  exports  of Group  Company  came  into effect  from  28.01.2004. The  Committee,  therefore, decided to  recommend  to Para  2.5  of  Foreign Trade  Policy  to  allow counting  of  exports  of Group Company with effect from  28.01.2004  only subject  to  the  condition  of fulfilment  of  criteria  of Group  Company  as mentioned  in  Para  9.28  of FTP and as clarified  by  PIC and  also  subject  to maintenance  of  average  EO of  the  Group  Company  in respect of the product.   DG.

teria  of Group  Company  as mentioned  in  Para  9.28  of FTP and as clarified  by  PIC and  also  subject  to maintenance  of  average  EO of  the  Group  Company  in respect of the product.   DG.

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   31. M/s  Balkrishna Industries Limited   01/36/218/190/AM­ 13/EPCG­I 0330031269 dated 12.12.2011 0330031712 dated 25.01.2012 0330032735 dated 25.05.2012 0330032942 dated 20.06.2012 0330033043 dated 29.06.2012 0330033440 dated 14.08.2012 0330034711 dated 02.01.2013 Extension  in  time for  installation  of capital  goods imported  against  7 EPCG Authorizations The  Committee  decided  to defer  the  case  with  the direction  to  call  for  the information  from  the Central  Excise  whether  the capital  goods  imported against  the  authorizations are  in  possession  of  the company. 32. M/s  Bharat Aluminium Company Limited   01/36/218/120/AM­ 14/EPCG­I 0530142511 dated 28.11.2006 Regularization  of CG  procured  after the  validity  of  the invalidation letter in respect  of  EPCG Authorization  No. 0530142511  dated 28.11.2006 The  Committee  observed that:   a.          EPCG  Licence  bears the date 28.11.2006 b.          On  the  licence,  it  is mentioned  that  the licence is made invalid for  direct  import. Invalidation  letter  No. 174  dated 28.11.2006 is issued. c.     Invalidation letter was valid  upto  November, 2009 d.          Contract  for  supply was  made  on 09.01.2004 e.     15% advance Payment was  made  through Instrument  No. 103651­HDFC  dated

c.     Invalidation letter was valid  upto  November, 2009 d.          Contract  for  supply was  made  on 09.01.2004 e.     15% advance Payment was  made  through Instrument  No. 103651­HDFC  dated 25.03.2004  as reflected  in  Appendix 22B  (Bank  Certificate

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   for  Payments  for Domestic  Supplies (Order  placed  with PSU  which  was  in deep  financial  crisis and  also  referred  to BIFR) f.      Invoices, under which supplies  were  made, bear  the  dates 27.03.2010, 22.02.2011, 12.05.2011  and 24.08.2011   The  Committee,  in  view  of the  facts  of  the  case, decided to  recommend to Para  2.5  of  Foreign Trade  Policy      for regularization  of  CG procured  after  the  validity of the invalidation letter by extending  the  validity  of Invalidation  letter  till  the date  of  last  supply.  This case  should  not  be  quoted as precedence.   DG.   33. M/s Essar Steel India Limited   01/36/218/180/AM­ 14/EPCG­I 5230007436 dated 27.08.2010 Permission  to  sell oxygen  plant  on completion  of export  obligation for  proportionate value and based on partial EODC issued against  EPCG Authorization  No. 5230007436  dated 27.08.2010 The  Committee  observed that:   a.          The  CGs  for  the Plant  were imported  into  the SEZ  and  in  2010 the  company exited  from  SEZ under  EPCG Scheme; b.          The  firm  have already  fulfiled  the proportionate  EO corresponding  to the  duty  saved value  on  the oxygen plant;

and  in  2010 the  company exited  from  SEZ under  EPCG Scheme; b.          The  firm  have already  fulfiled  the proportionate  EO corresponding  to the  duty  saved value  on  the oxygen plant;

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   c.     They  have  fulfiled EO of Rs.  1220.18 Cores  as  against total  EO  of  Rs. 11829 Cr.; d.          EO  in  respect  of Oxygen  Plant would work out to be  Rs.  966  Crores if  we  take  duty saved  amount  i.e. Rs. 161 Crores; e.     The firm’s request is for  selling  of oxygen  plant  as they  have  fulfiled the  corresponding EO  and  a  partial EODC  has  been issued  by  the concerned RA.   They  have  further  informed that  even  after  sale,  the capital goods will be in the same location and that they would be supplying Oxygen to  the  steel  plant  as  at present.   The  Committee,  deliberated upon the case in detail and, thereafter,  decided  to   recommend  to  DG  for relaxation  under  Para 2.5  of  Foreign  Trade Policy  for  grant  of permission  to  sell  the oxygen plant subject to the condition that:   (a)      Location  of  the plant  will  continue to  remain  at  the same  place  where it is installed; (b)      The  plant/CG  will continue  to  be used  for  intended purpose  for  which

that:   (a)      Location  of  the plant  will  continue to  remain  at  the same  place  where it is installed; (b)      The  plant/CG  will continue  to  be used  for  intended purpose  for  which

S. No. Firm’s  Name  and Numbers EPCG Authorization No.   Subject Decision  of  the Committee   they  were imported; (c)      The  company  to which  the  CGs  are being  sold  will  be supplying  the oxygen  required for  steel manufacturing  till EO is completed by M/s  Essar  Steel India  Limited against  the  EPCG Authorization; (d)      The  companies (M/s  Essar  Steel India  Limited  and M/s  Inox  Air Products  Limited) will  file  a  joint undertaking  that they  will  be fulfiling  the aforesaid conditions  at  (a), (b)  and  (c)  till  EO is completed.   DG.