DGFT Minutes

MINUTES OF 6th MEETING OF AM-22 OF THE EPCG COMMITTEE HELD UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF SHRI S.B.S. REDDY, ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE AT 3.00 PM ON 13.10.2021 The sixth meeting for AM-22 of the EPCG Committee was held at 3.00 pm on 13.10.2021 under the chairmanship of Shri S.B.S. Reddy, Additional Director General of Foreign Trade through Video Conferencing mode on Google Meet meeting app due to Covid-19 restrictions. Following officers attended the meeting :- i. Shri Chandan Kumar, OSD, Department of Revenue ii. Shri Vikas Dogra, Deputy Secretary, Department of Heavy Industries iii. Shri Sushil Lakra, Consultant, Department of Heavy Industries iv. Shri Randheep Thakur, Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, DGFT v. Shri Shobhit Gupta, Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade, DGFT

2.    Minutes of the last Meeting were confirmed. Thereafter, the Committee deliberated upon all the 
   

cases and following decisions were taken :-

Sl. No. Firm’s Name and file
Numbers EPCG Authorisation no. Brief history and decision of the Committee

1. BMM Ispat Ltd

01/36/218/283/AM-20/EPCG 12 EPCG Authorizations Nos.

Firm’s Name and file
Numbers EPCG Authorisation no. Brief history and decision of the Committee

1. BMM Ispat Ltd

01/36/218/283/AM-20/EPCG 12 EPCG Authorizations Nos. 0730007692 dated 22-12- 2008; 0730007820 dated 02-12-2009; 0730007817 dated 02-11-2009; 0730007865 dated 27-02-2009; 0730007877 dated 03-03-2009; 0730007474 dated 10-10-2008; 0730007965 dated 30-04-2009; 0730007967 dated 30-04-2009; 0730008231 dated 16-09-2009; 0730007940 dated 04-09-2009; 0730007966 dated 30-04-2009; 0730008175 dated 21-08-2009 Request for extension in export obligation period pursuant to ban on mining of Iron Ore in Karnataka :

The applicant has stated that it obtained 12 EPCG
authorizations during the period October, 2008 to
September, 2009 under 3% duty EPCG scheme for import of Capital goods ‘Ball Mill’ with an obligation to export ‘Iron Ore pellets’.

However, it could not make any export due to the ban on the Iron ore mining activities by the Honorable Apex Court in Karnataka during 2011.
Hence, it was unable to fulfill the annual average export obligation as well

y export due to the ban on the Iron ore mining activities by the Honorable Apex Court in Karnataka during 2011.
Hence, it was unable to fulfill the annual average export obligation as well

as the specific export obligation.

The Committee deliberated upon the case and decided to defer it with the direction to call a report from RA.

2. Uttam Sugar Mills Limited, Noida

01/36/218/233/AM-21/EPCG 0530148007 dated 17.12.2008 Condonation of delay in installation of the capital goods beyond stipulated time period:

The applicant has stated that it imported Capital goods against Bill of Entry no. 894056 and 894057 both dated 11.05.2009.

Against Bill of Entry No. 894056, it installed CGs on 15.04.2012 (beyond stipulated time) and furnished Installation certificate dated 10.03.2014 from Customs, Central Excise & Service Tax Range, Dhampur, Bijnor.

In respect of Bill of Entry No. 894057, it did not install the CGs and paid the duty plus interest. The applicant has requested for condonation of delay in the installation of the capital in respect of Bill of Entry no. 894056.

Committee considered the case and decided to defer the case and seek clarification from RA regarding dates of import of capital goods, dates of installation and dates of installation certificates.

ttee considered the case and decided to defer the case and seek clarification from RA regarding dates of import of capital goods, dates of installation and dates of installation certificates.

3. The Highland Produce Co. Ltd., Cochin, Kerala

01/36/218/88/AM-21/EPCG 1030001279 dated 09.01.2008 Request for personal hearing to review the decision taken in the EPCG Committee Meeting dated 25.11.2020:

The Highland Produce Co. Ltd. (HPCL) obtained subject EPCG Authorization under 3% Duty Scheme to import of capital goods with a prescribed obligation to export Wooden Doors & Panel Boards (ITCHS Code 68080000). They could make exports only to the tune of 25.89% within the original and extended export obligation period that ended on 08.01.2018 and alternatively completed the targeted export obligation by exporting alternative products through their group company i.e. AVT Leather & Allied Products P Ltd. They have also informed that they had not factored export of an alternate product at the time of applying for the EPCG Authorization and hence could not obtain the same endorsed in the EPCG authorization. The applicant has requested for endorsement of alternate products towards EO fulfillment. Earlier, the case was discussed by EPCG Committee in its meeting held on 25.11.2020 and was rejected.

The review application was considered by the

products towards EO fulfillment. Earlier, the case was discussed by EPCG Committee in its meeting held on 25.11.2020 and was rejected.

The review application was considered by the

EPCG Committee in the meeting held on 04.08.2021 and was rejected.

On the request of the applicant, personal hearing was granted. The representative of the applicant, during personal hearing, stated that there was no minimum threshold export requirement in the extent FTP, hence, it opted to make export through its group company which was allowed as per para 5.4(i) of FTP 2004-09. The EO could also be fulfilled by export of leather products manufactured by group company. The provisions were amended w.e.f. 01.04.2008 which stipulated that upto 50% EO could be fulfilled by export of other products manufactured by group company. The amended provision of 50% criteria is not applicable in the present case as their case would be governed by the earlier policy provisions. Further, the criteria of same or similar product is not applicable for group company. While replying to a query whether the shipping bills were filed by the group company under the EPCG scheme, the representative of the applicant stated that SBs were filed under EPCG scheme for direct exports only and not for exports made by group company.

The Committee deliberated

e EPCG scheme, the representative of the applicant stated that SBs were filed under EPCG scheme for direct exports only and not for exports made by group company.

The Committee deliberated

the case at length. The Committee observed that the exports made by the group company cannot be counted towards fulfillment of EO as EPCG number is not endorsed on the shipping bills filed by the group company and the SBs were not filed under the EPCG scheme.
Hence, the Committee decided to maintain rejection.

4. Tholasi printers

01/36/218/41/AM-22/EPCG 01/37/218/300/AM-16/EPCG-II 0730005451 dated 28.03.2007 Request for redemption of EPCG authorization:

The applicant has requested for final approval for grant of EODC.
The Committee observed that the applicant has made third party exports. DRI is investigating the case of misuse of EPCG Authorisation. However, the applicant has stated that DRI at no point of time have any objections to the exports affected through the 3rd party i.e.
M/s. Quenby Transfers India Pvt Ltd. (QTIPL) but have cautioned DGFT of exports made through M/s. Riddhi Exports, Mumbai only. The applicant has maintained all the 3rd party related documents properly and also declared that the Capital Goods imported under the EPCG scheme were used to manufacture the end products which were exported through 3rd party exporter. The 3rd Party exporter QTIPL is genuinely related to it.

tal Goods imported under the EPCG scheme were used to manufacture the end products which were exported through 3rd party exporter. The 3rd Party exporter QTIPL is genuinely related to it. It has entered into an agreement for export of goods manufactured it through QTIPL, supplied the

goods through proper delivery challan, have realised the payments through normal banking channels and have endorsed EPCG authorisation number in the 3rd party shipping bills.

After due deliberation, the Committee decided to defer the case for examination on the file to ascertain whether there is any relaxation request involved in this matter?

5. KCL Ltd. (formerly Khemka Containers Ltd.), New Delhi

01/36/218/61/AM-21/EPCG 05301426060 dated 12.12.2006 Request for issue of EODC:

The Committee noted that the case was discussed in 6th Meeting of the EPCG Committee held on 25.11.2020 wherein it was observed that the applicant has made supplies to various 100% EOUs, under the deemed export category for fulfilment of EO in the subject EPCG Authorisation. When the party applied to RA for EODC, the RA raised an objection that the rubber stamp affixed on ARE-3 certificates showing EPCG Authorisation number and date is without any authentication of concerned Central Excise Authority. The Committee directed the applicant to approach the concerned GST authorities and obtain authentication on the ARE-3 certificates.

    The applicant has 

informed that they were

ity. The Committee directed the applicant to approach the concerned GST authorities and obtain authentication on the ARE-3 certificates.

    The applicant has 

informed that they were

not registered with the Central Excise Authority at the time of supply. Now Central Excise Department as well as the firm to whom they supplied the product are no longer in existence. Therefore, it is practically not possible to get all the above documents which were drawn manually.

     The firm   vide their 

letter dated 28.1.2021 has submitted that as per directions of the EPCG Committee they approached the office of Assistant Commissioner of Customs, GST & Central Excise Division- C, Alwar Bypass Road, Bhiwadi, Rajasthan who conveyed their inability to authenticate the ARE-3 documents as they fall under circle office Headquarters, Jaipur. Thereafter, they approached the office of Commissioner of Customs, Jodhpur who directed the Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise, Alwar to verify the documents. They have received a communication from that office that they are not authorised to verify the ARE-3 documents as all the work related to customs are looked after by the Custom Commissionarate, Jodhpur as per the Public Notice No. 2/2018 dated 03.01.2018 and returned the original documents. The firm has stated that

ted to customs are looked after by the Custom Commissionarate, Jodhpur as per the Public Notice No. 2/2018 dated 03.01.2018 and returned the original documents. The firm has stated that

the Commissioner Office Jodhpur has informed them orally that the chances for getting records are very low as the case is too old and that office does not keep records for more than few.

After due deliberation, the Committee decided that the applicant should first approach RA and if they face any further difficulty then only they should approach EPCG committee.

6. CG Foods Enterprises, Haryana

01/36/218/170/AM-21/EPCG i.0530167622 dt. 18.05.2016 ii.0530166869 dt. 02.02.2016 Request for transfer of EPCG Authorization from CG Foods Enterprises (CGFE) to CG Food India Pvt. Ltd. (CGFIPL) on the basis of slump sale in respect of EPCG Authorizations: The representative of the applicant, during personal hearing stated that CGFE through slump sale has entered into a business transfer agreement dated 31.10.2020 with CGFIPL which holds 99% share in CGFE from its inception. The provisions of Section 10 read with 37 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 read with Section 2(42C) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 permits transfer of business including its assets and liabilities of a partnership firm to a Company and does not require validation or approval of any Court or NCLT order. Post business transfer, all the assets and liabilities including statutory

of a partnership firm to a Company and does not require validation or approval of any Court or NCLT order. Post business transfer, all the assets and liabilities including statutory

liability and obligation of CGFE would be transferred to CGFIPL. The Capital Goods would continue to be installed at the same premise and the remaining EO of CGFE would be fulfilled by CGFIPL. The representative further informed that the EPCG Committee has approved a similar case at S.No. 39 in its Meeting held on 26.9.2016 to allow transfer of business of M/s Siddhi (Guj) Hospitality LLP, Ahmadabad to Caspia Hotels Pvt Ltd The Committee, therefore, decided to recommend to DG for relaxation under Para 2.58 of FTP 2015-20 to allow transfer of business of CGFE to CGFIPL and to allow the name change in EPCG authorizations without any other change in EPCG authorizations to enable CGFIPL to fulfill export obligation in respect of subject EPCG authorisations. This is further subject to a condition that Average export obligation (AEO) shall be re-fixed by adding AEO of CGFIPL for same and similar product on date of acquisition to the existing AEO. CGFIPL also shall execute necessary Bond and Bank Guarantees with Customs Authorities for fulfillment of Export Obligation. This has the approval of DG, DGFT.

tion to the existing AEO. CGFIPL also shall execute necessary Bond and Bank Guarantees with Customs Authorities for fulfillment of Export Obligation. This has the approval of DG, DGFT.

7. New Pasupati Agro Product, West Bengal

HQREPCGPRAPP00166102AM22 0230010091 dated 03.02.2015
Request for waiver/extension of 1st Block under 0% Concessional duty:

they could not complete 50% EO within 1 st Block i.e. 4 years due to the unavoidable reasons. The firm has requested for waiver/extension of 1st Block with composition fee against the above license.

Committee decided to recommend to DG to allow condonation of delay in application for 1st block EO extn subject to payment of composition fee of 2% on duty saved amount proportionate to unfulfilled portion of EO pertaining to 1st block and payment Rs.10,000/- per authorisation.

DG, DGFT.

8. New Pasupati Agro Product, West Bengal

HQREPCGPRAPP00166231AM22 0230010091 dated 03.02.2015
Request for extension of EOP for 2 years:

100% EO within stipulated time i.e. 6 years due to the unavoidable reasons. The firm has requested for extension of EOP for two years with composition fee in order to fulfill their EO against the above Authorization.

6 years due to the unavoidable reasons. The firm has requested for extension of EOP for two years with composition fee in order to fulfill their EO against the above Authorization.

the applicant may approach RA for extension in EOP in accordance with Notification No. 28 dated 23.09.2021.
9. Radhey Fashion, Surat

HQRPRCAPPLY00161997AM22 5230014698 dated 30.07.2014
EOP for two years :

The firm has informed that they are trying to apply for extension of export obligation period for 2 years, but their EPCG Authorization is not shown on DGFT portal. The firm has requested for extension of EOP for two years in order to fulfill their EO against the above license.

the applicant may approach RA for extension in EOP in accordance with 23.09.2021.

10. Saraswati Plastotech India Pvt. Ltd., Mohali

HQREPCGPRAPP00122910AM22 0230002539 dated 16.06.2015 Request for Condonation of 1st Block EO :

they were not aware of block-wise fulfillment of Export Obligation (EO). Now, the firm has stated that they will fulfill export obligation in the coming time. They applied to the concerned RA for EO extension but RA issued a deficiency letter regarding

ation (EO). Now, the firm has stated that they will fulfill export obligation in the coming time. They applied to the concerned RA for EO extension but RA issued a deficiency letter regarding

condonation of EO fulfullment of the first block.

Committee decided to recommend to DG for relaxation under Para 2.58 of FTP 2015-20 to allow condonation for approaching the RA for extension in the first block subject to payment of composition fee of 2% on duty saved amount proportionate to unfulfilled portion of EO pertaining to first block and payment Rs.10,000/- per authorisation.

DG, DGFT.

11. G.D. Industries, Kolkata

HQREPCGPRAPP00124921AM22 0230008933 dated 05.07.2013 EOP:

100% EO within the stipulated time due to the global economic recession and economic slowdown.
The firm has requested for extension of EOP for two years in order to fulfill their EO against the above license.

the applicant may approach RA for extension in EOP in accordance with 23.09.2021.

12. Pacific Tools Pvt. Ltd., Chennai

HQREPCGPRAPP00153016AM22 0330044171 dated 21.04.2016 Request for regularisation of excess duty credit utilized more than 10% of the duty saved amount :

The applicant has requested to allow regularization of late payment of additional fee to cover excess imports.

para 5.16 (a) of HBP

2015-20, as amended, provides that if authorization issued has been utilized for import of goods in excess of duty saved amount indicated on the authorization by not more than 10%, the RA may accept additional fee to cover excess imports effected, in terms of duty saved amount, even beyond one month but within two years of the excess import taking place, subject to payment of composition fee of Rs. 5000/- per authorization.

The Committee and decided to recommend to DG for 2.58 of FTP 2015-20 for condonation of procedural lapse of delay of more than a month in payment of fee for excess duty saved amount as envisaged in the para 5.16(a) of HBP 2015-20, composition fee of Rs. 5000/- per year per authorisation and to the condition that the excess

utilization is not more than 10% of duty saved mentioned in the subject EPCG authorisations. The party is also required to pay an additional 5,000/- per authorisation for each year of delay beyond the expiry of the period of two years of the excess import taking place.

DG, DGFT.

13. Ramesh Trading, Kolkata

HQREPCGPRAPP00158921AM22 0230009745 dated 02.09.2014 Request for condonation for late submission of Installation certificate against EPCG Authorization:

they could not submit installation certificate due to health condition. As per Installation certificate issued by Chartered Engineer dated 17.03.2015, CGs were imported on 21.10.2014 and installed at premises place on 27.01.2015.

ate due to health condition. As per Installation certificate issued by Chartered Engineer dated 17.03.2015, CGs were imported on 21.10.2014 and installed at premises place on 27.01.2015. The firm has requested for condonation of delay in submission of Installation Certificate beyond stipulated time period in respect of above EPCG Authorizations.

The Committee and decided to defer it with the direction to call a report from RA with specific comments on whether Installation certificate issued by Chartered Engineer is

acceptable as per extent policy.

14. Supreme Natural Textile Inc, Tirupur (Tamil Nadu)

HQRPRCAPPLY00163396AM22 3230014885 dated 13.05.2010
EOP for two years
under 3% Concessional duty:

EO 100% within an extended time i.e. 10 years due to lockdown and Covid-19 issues during the 2020.
The firm has requested for extension of EOP for two years in order to fulfill their EO against the above authoristion.

the applicant may approach RA for extension in EOP in accordance with 23.09.2021.
15. Ankur Traders & Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Delhi

HQREPCGPRAPP00164821AM22 05030172612 dated 12.07.2018 Request for condonation for late submission of Installation certificates against EPCG Authorization:

they could not submit installation certificate to CLA, New Delhi within 18 months due to unawareness.

tion for late submission of Installation certificates against EPCG Authorization:

they could not submit installation certificate to CLA, New Delhi within 18 months due to unawareness. CLA, New Delhi issued D/L dated 04.08.2021 informed that Installation Certificate of
CGs uploaded after 18 months beyond the prescribed time in terms of para 5.04 of HBP 2015-20, they were advised to approach

DGFT, HQ for condonation.

In view of above, the firm has requested for condonation of delay in submission of Installation Certificates beyond stipulated time period i.e. 18 months which was issued by Central Excise on 05.02.2019.

The Committee and decided to defer it with the direction to call a report from RA alongwith a copy of installation certificate. 16. Shiva Kitchen Equipments Pvt. Ltd., Howrah

HQREPCGPRAPP00157099AM22 0230006522 dated 07.04.2011 EOP for two years under 3% Concessional duty:

the required 100% EO within stipulated time i.e. 8 years due to Pandemic situation in the world market. Since their export items pertain to Hotel business, in the current COVID situation the tourism industry is suffering a lot. It was supposed to apply for an extension of EOP within 90 days from the expiry of the initial obligation but due to the lockdown and COVID scenario, they could not apply the same on time. The firm has requested for extension of EOP for two years in order to fulfill their EO against the above license.

he lockdown and COVID scenario, they could not apply the same on time. The firm has requested for extension of EOP for two years in order to fulfill their EO against the above license.

the applicant may approach RA for extension in EOP in accordance with 23.09.2021.
17. Venkateshwara Textiles, Mumbai

HQREPCGPRAPP00159638AM22 3130008608 dated 17.04.2015
Request to allow condonation in the 1st Block and extension of EOP for two years:

they could not fulfill the export obligation within the stipulated time i.e. 6 years. The firm has informed that they could not fulfill 50% EO in the 1 st block. The firm has further stated that they can now fulfill the exports. In this regard, they were supposed to apply for an extension of EOP within 90 days from the expiry of the initial obligation but due to the lockdown and COVID scenario, they could not apply the same on time.

the applicant may approach RA for extension in EOP in accordance with 23.09.2021. The Committee further decided to recommend to DG under

Para 2.58 of FTP 2015-

20 to allow condonation in the 1st block subject to payment of composition fee of 2% on duty saved amount proportionate to unfulfilled portion of EO pertaining to first block and payment Rs.10,000/-

per authorisation..

DG, DGFT. 18.

Kapoor Embroidery, Ludhiana

HQRPRCAPPLY00116904AM21 3030010018 dated 22.08.2012 Request for duty credit utilized more than 10% of the duty saved amount :

The applicant has requested to allow regularization of late

para 5.16 (a) of HBP

2015-20, as amended, provides that if saved amount, even excess import taking

The Committee and decided 2.58 of FTP 2015-20 for saved amount as 5.16(a) of HBP 2015-20,

5000/- per year per pay an additional excess import taking place.

DG, DGFT.

19. Lav Embroidery, Ludhiana

HQRPRCAPPLY00007278AM22 3030015513 dated 05.05.2016 Request for duty credit utilized within 10% :

The applicant has requested to allow regularization of late

para 5.16(a) of HBP, 2015-20, as amended, provides that if saved amount, even excess import taking

The Committee and decided 2.58 of FTP 2015-20 for saved amount as 5.16(a) of HBP, 2015-20, 5000/- per year per pay an additional excess import taking place.

DG, DGFT. 20. G.D. Industries, Kolkata

HQREPCGPRAPP00128365AM22

0230009248 dated 20.12.2013 1 st Block EO :

50% EO in the 1 st Block within the stipulated time i.e. 4 years due to the global economic recession and economic slowdown.
The firm has requested for extension of 1st block with a composition fee as per Exim Policy.

in the stipulated time i.e. 4 years due to the global economic recession and economic slowdown.
The firm has requested for extension of 1st block with a composition fee as per Exim Policy.

Committee decided to recommend to DG for 2.58 of FTP, 2015-20 to allow condonation in the 1st block subject to payment of composition fee of 2% on duty saved amount proportionate to unfulfilled portion of EO pertaining to 1st block and payment Rs.10,000/- per authorisation.

DG, DGFT.

21. TTK Prestige Ltd., Bangalore

HQREPCGPRAPP00117663AM22 0330020178 dated 03.06.2008
Request for duty credit utilized within 10%:

The applicant has requested to allow regularization of late

para 5.16(a) of HBP, 2015-20, as amended, provides that if saved amount, even excess import taking

The Committee and decided 2.58 of FTP, 2015-20 for saved amount as 5.16(a) of HBP 2015-20, 5000/- per year per pay an additional composition fee of Rs. excess import taking place.

DG, DGFT.

22. Veera Apparels, Tirupur

HQRPRCAPPLY00158250AM22 3230022115 dated 31.03.2015 EOP:

the required 100% EO condition within stipulated time i.e. 6 years due to Covid-19.

the applicant may approach RA for extension in EOP in

50AM22 3230022115 dated 31.03.2015 EOP:

the required 100% EO condition within stipulated time i.e. 6 years due to Covid-19.

the applicant may approach RA for extension in EOP in

accordance with 23.09.2021.

23. Mahalaxmi Exports, Mumbai

HQREPCGPRAPP00159639AM22 3130008606 dated
17.04.2015
Request to allow condonation in the 1st Block and extension of EOP for two years :

they could not fulfill the export obligation within the stipulated time i.e. 6 years. The firm has informed that they could not fulfill 50% EO in the 1st block. The firm has further stated that they can now fulfill the exports. In this regard, they were supposed to apply for an extension of EOP within 90 days from the expiry of the initial obligation but due to the lockdown and COVID scenario, they could not apply the same on time.

the applicant may approach RA for extension in EOP in accordance with 23.09.2021. The Committee further decided to recommend to DG for relaxation under

Para 2.58 of FTP, 2015-

20 to allow condonation for applying for extension of the 1st block subject to payment of composition fee of 2% on duty saved amount proportionate to unfulfilled portion of EO pertaining to 1st block and payment Rs.10,000/- per

authorisation.

DG, DGFT.

24. G.D. Industries, Kolkata

HQREPCGPRAPP00123893AM22 0230007969 dated 23.05.2012 1 st Block EO :

50% EO in the 1st Block within stipulated time i.e. 6 years due to the global economic recession and economic slowdown.
The firm has requested for extension of 1st block with composition fee as per Exim Policy.

the applicant may approach RA for extension in EOP in accordance with 23.9.2021. The Committee further decided to recommend to DG for 2.58 of FTP, 2015-20 to allow condonation in the 1st block subject to payment of composition fee of 2% on duty saved amount proportionate to unfulfilled portion of EO pertaining to 1st block.

DG, DGFT. 25. G.D. Industries, Kolkata

HQREPCGPRAPP00123919AM22 0230008933 dated 05.07.2013 1 st Block EO:

50% in the 1 st Block within the stipulated time i.e. 4 years due to the

DG, DGFT. 25. G.D. Industries, Kolkata

HQREPCGPRAPP00123919AM22 0230008933 dated 05.07.2013 1 st Block EO:

50% in the 1 st Block within the stipulated time i.e. 4 years due to the

global economic recession and economic slowdown.
The firm has requested for extension of 1st block with a composition fee as per Exim Policy.

Committee to recommend to DG for 2.58 of FTP, 2015-20 to allow condonation in the 1st block subject to payment of composition fee of 2% on duty saved amount proportionate to unfulfilled portion of
EO pertaining to 1st block and payment Rs.10,000/- per authorisation.

DG, DGFT.

26. Reliance Industries Ltd., Mumbai

HQREPCGPRAPP00138928AM22 70 EPCG Authorizations Request for condonation of delay in the installation of the capital goods beyond stipulated period in respect of 70 EPCG Authorization Nos:

The applicant obtained EPCG Authorizations for their project in petroleum and petrochemical sector at Jamnagar. They could not install the CGs in stipulated time period due to the large scale of the project, its complexity and size. The applicant has stated that on review of the status of implementation schedule and import completion as of date, they observed that for some EPCG licenses there are delays in the installation of the CG

as stated that on review of the status of implementation schedule and import completion as of date, they observed that for some EPCG licenses there are delays in the installation of the CG

beyond 18 months as stipulated in HBP Volume I, 2015-20. They have installed the CG beyond 18 months. In view of the above the firm has requested for condonation of delay in the installation of the capital goods beyond stipulated time period in respect of their above 70 EPCG Authorizations.

the applicant may apply for relaxation separately for each authorization in terms of Trade Notice No. 5 dated 19.05.2021 issued by DGFT. The request is disposed off.

27. Shiva Kitchen Equipments Pvt. Ltd., Howrah

HQREPCGPRAPP00157093AM22 0230007091 dated 29.08.2011 EOP for two years under 3% Concessional duty:

the required 100% EO condition within stipulated time i.e. 8 years due to Pandemic situation in the world market. Since their export items pertain to Hotel business, in the current COVID situation the tourism industry is suffering a lot.

In this regard, they were supposed to apply for an extension of EOP within 90 days from the expiry of the initial obligation but due to the lockdown and COVID scenario, they could not apply the same on time. The firm has

ed to apply for an extension of EOP within 90 days from the expiry of the initial obligation but due to the lockdown and COVID scenario, they could not apply the same on time. The firm has

requested for extension of EOP for two years in order to fulfill their EO against the above license.

Committee decided to reject the case as there is no merit.

28. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL)

01/36/218/197/AM-14/EPCG-I 106 EPCG Authorizations
issued during the period from
19.08.2011 to 11.09.2011 Recognition of vendors
and sub-vendors
as
supporting
manufacturers for regularization of the 106 licenses:

The applicant has requested post facto recognition of 236 vendors and their sub vendors as supporting manufacturers and regularization of shifting of Capital Goods in respect of 156 EPCG authorisations issued
during the period from
19.08.2011
to 11.09.2011.

Committee decided to reject the case as there is no merit.

29 JSW Steel Coated Products Ltd.

HQRPRCAPPLY00153041AM22 11 EPCG authorisations Request for condonation of procedural lapse for mentioning wrong EPCG Authorisation Number in
Shipping Bills:

The Committee considered the application dated 02.08.2021 of the applicant and their submissions that they had inadvertently endorsed wrong EPCG

isation Number in
Shipping Bills:

The Committee considered the application dated 02.08.2021 of the applicant and their submissions that they had inadvertently endorsed wrong EPCG

Authorization nos in shipping bills.

The Committee and decided to defer it with the direction to call a report from RA.

30. L&T Special Steels and Heavy Forgings Pvt. Ltd., Gujarat

HQRPRCAPPLY00105171AM21 0330034053 dated 23.10.2012
Request for duty credit utilized within 10% :

The applicant has requested to allow regularization of late

para 5.16 (a) of HBP

2015-20, as amended, provides that if saved amount, even excess import taking The Committee and decided 2.58 of FTP 2015-20 for saved amount as

5.16(a) of HBP 2015-20, 5000/- per year per pay an additional excess import taking place.

DG, DGFT.

31 Sesha Tools Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

HQRPRCAPPLY00091592AM21 0730011540 dated 13.08.2012 EOP:

The party seeks extension for 12 months against the subject EPCG authorisation issued under zero duty EPCG Scheme on the grounds that their exports have been adversely affected by Covid-19 pandemic.

the applicant may approach RA for extension in EOP in accordance with 23.09.2021.

32 Mukand Ltd., Mumbai

HQRPRCAPPLY00035321AM22 0330029911 dated 04.04.2011
Request for duty credit utilized within 10% :

The applicant has requested to allow regularization of late

para 5.16 (a) of HBP

2015-20, as amended, provides that if saved amount, even excess import taking

The Committee and decided 2.58 of FTP 2015-20 for saved amount as 5.16(a) of HBP 2015-20, 5000/- per year per pay an additional

excess import taking place.

DG, DGFT.

33. Megastar Products Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

HQRPRCAPPLY00049427AM22 0330027224 dated 16.09.2010 Request for duty credit utilized within 10%: The applicant has requested to allow regularization of late

para 5.16 (a) of HBP

2015-20, as amended, provides that if saved amount, even excess import taking

The Committee and decided 2.58 of FTP 2015-20 for saved amount as

5.16(a) of HBP 2015-20, 5000/- per year per pay an additional excess import taking place.

DG, DGFT.

34. The Punjab State Co-Op Supply & Marketing Federation Ltd., Jalandhar

HQRPRCAPPLY00034489AM22 3030013537 dated 02.02.2015
Request for duty credit utilized within 10% :

The applicant has requested to allow regularization of late

para 5.16 (a) of HBP

2015-20, as amended, provides that if saved amount, even excess import taking

The Committee and decided 2.58 of FTP 2015-20 for saved amount as 5.16(a) of HBP 2015-20, 5000/- per year per pay an additional excess import taking place.

DG, DGFT.

[DGFT= Directorate General of Foreign Trade, DG = Director General, FTP = Foreign Trade Policy, HBPv1 = Handbook of Procedure Vol. I, EO = Export Obligation, EODC = Export Obligation Discharge Certificate, EOP = Export Obligation Period, B.O.E.=Bill of Entry,EPCG = Export Promotion Capital Goods, RA = Regional Authority, BG = Bank Guarantee, FFE = Free Foreign Exchange, IEC = Importer- Exporter Code, DoR = Department of Revenue, IEM = Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum, RCMC = Registration-cum-Membership-Certificate.] The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

[Issued from F.No. 01/36/218/23/AM-22/EPCG]