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MINUTES OF 5th MEETING OF AM-23 OF THE EPCG COMMITTEE HELD UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF SHRI S.B.S. REDDY, ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE AT 3:30 PM ON 08.07.2022

      Fifth meeting for AM-23 of the EPCG Committee which was earlier scheduled for 06.07.2022 was

held at 3.30 PM on 08.07.2022 under the chairmanship of Shri S.B.S. Reddy, Additional Director General of Foreign Trade through Video Conferencing. Following officers attended the meeting:- i. Shri Chandan Kumar, OSD, Department of Revenue ii. Shri Randheep Thakur, Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, DGFT iii. Shri Sanjeev Kumar Kala, Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade, DGFT iv. Shri Satish Kumar Oza, Foreign Trade Development Officer, 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 Authorization No. Brief history and decision of the Committee 1 Supreme Solar Systems, Bangalore

HQRPRCAPPLY00016331A M22 0730015849 dt. 26.09.2016 Requested for: i. To allow the fulfillment of EO by the Private Limited Company as the Proprietorship Firm is not in existence. ii. Extension of 1st block to fulfill the EO in respect of EPCG Authorization no. 0730015849 dt.

lment of EO by the Private Limited Company as the Proprietorship Firm is not in existence. ii. Extension of 1st block to fulfill the EO in respect of EPCG Authorization no. 0730015849 dt. 26.09.2016 under 0% Concessional Duty The firm has stated that they had availed the above EPCG Authorization in the year 2016 and have imported the capital goods under the Proprietorship concern named Supreme Solar Systems and the machinery has been installed. Subsequently, a Private Limited Company in the name and style of Supreme Solar Projects Private Limited was incorporated in the year April 2016. The Proprietor of Supreme Solar Systems Sri H Narasimha became Managing Director of the said Private Limited Company. The business of the Proprietorship concern was taken

over by the Private Limited Company and the corresponding MGT-14 form was filed in the ROC. A business transfer agreement was also executed in furtherance to the same. The entire business activity of manufacturing and sale was moved to the Private Limited Company and the Proprietorship ceased to exist from the date of takeover. The export product declared in the EPCG license is being exported from a Private Limited Company.

The Committee heard the submissions of the representative of the firm.

The firm has submitted that based on a reference from the DRI, the RA had cancelled the EPCG authorization on 24.03.2021.

Committee heard the submissions of the representative of the firm.

The firm has submitted that based on a reference from the DRI, the RA had cancelled the EPCG authorization on 24.03.2021. The firm has filed WP before the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka against the decision to cancel the EPCG authorization which vide its interim order dated 20.04.2021 in the WP has asked not to take any precipitative action pursuant to the directions.

The Committee deliberated upon the case and observed that the matter is subjudice. Accordingly, the firm may approach the Committee after the matter is decided by the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka.

2 Supreme Solar Systems, Bangalore

HQRPRCAPPLY00016259A M22 0730015848 dt. 26.09.2016 Requested for: i. To allow the fulfillment of EO by the Private Limited Company as the Proprietorship Firm is not in existence. ii. Extension of 1st block to fulfill the EO in respect of EPCG Authorization no.

llow the fulfillment of EO by the Private Limited Company as the Proprietorship Firm is not in existence. ii. Extension of 1st block to fulfill the EO in respect of EPCG Authorization no.

0730015848 dt.26.09.2016 under 0% Concessional Duty. The firm has stated that they had availed the above EPCG Authorization in April 2016 and have imported the capital goods under the proprietor firm name Supreme Solar Systems and the machinery also was installed. Subsequently, a Private Limited Company in the name and style of Supreme Solar Projects Private Limited was incorporated in the year April 2016. The proprietor of Supreme Solar Systems Sri Hosangady Narasimha became Managing Director of the company Supreme Solar Projects Private Limited. The business of the proprietor firm was taken over by the Private Limited Company and the corresponding MGT-14 form was filed in the ROC. A business transfer agreement was also executed. The entire business activity of manufacturing and sale was moved to the Private Limited Company and the Proprietorship Firm ceased to exist from the date of takeover. The export product declared in the EPCG license is being exported from a Private Limited Company.

The Committee heard the submissions of the representative of the firm.

The firm has submitted that based on a reference from the DRI, the RA had cancelled the EPCG authorization on 24.03.2021.

Committee heard the submissions of the representative of the firm.

directions.

the case and observed that the matter is subjudice. Accordingly, the firm may approach the Committee after the matter is decided by the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka.

3 Semco Security Imaging Private Limited, Bangalore

HQREPCGPRAPP00380194 AM22 0730015597 dated 23.06.2016 Request for Condonation and Permission to re-export Capital goods imported under EPCG Scheme for replacement/rectification in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0730015597 dated 23.06.2016 under 0% Concessional Duty.

The firm has stated that they had imported 22 Sets of Electronic Image Engraving Security System EIE under the EPCG scheme for engraving logos and photos on High security Certificates to meet the demand from Qatar, Kenya and Madagascar for their secure documentation and University Diplomas / Certificates.

scheme for engraving logos and photos on High security Certificates to meet the demand from Qatar, Kenya and Madagascar for their secure documentation and University Diplomas / Certificates. The firm further stated that on receipt of these machines in Bangalore, the Service Engineers from their Supplier had erected and installed the machines (as per Installation Certificate issued by Chartered Engineer enclosed by the firm, machinery was installed at the firm’s premises on 10.08.2016 with BOE No. 5986192 dated 14.07.2016)but it could not carry out the operations as per their specifications and requirements and despite many communications and follow-ups the supplier had failed to rectify the defect in time. The firm has further stated that the rectification of machines got further delayed due to Covid-19 pandemic and its restrictions wherein the firm also lost export

orders due to a delay in the supply. The firm also stated that due to the deferment of action from the supplier and Covid-19 pandemic, they could not re- export the machines in the permissible period as per EPCG scheme. the case and decided to defer it as the firm didn’t appear before EPCG Committee for Personal Hearing to explain their case.

4 Kobelco Industrial Machinery India Pvt. Ltd. Kanchipuram

18/82/AM-22/P-5 N.A. Request for issue of EPCG License for import of capital goods i.e. Cranes.

ing to explain their case.

4 Kobelco Industrial Machinery India Pvt. Ltd. Kanchipuram

18/82/AM-22/P-5 N.A. Request for issue of EPCG License for import of capital goods i.e. Cranes.

The firm has stated that they are a manufacturer of rubber processing machineries like Mixer and TSR (HSN 8477 8010 & 8477 2000) at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. They were in operation since 2011 in this facility. Considering growth prospects, they are expanding their facility by inducting new machines and overhead travelling cranes at present. The firm has further stated that they had approached RA, Chennai for getting an EPCG license and invalidation letter for importing parts classified under the HSN 84261100. However, RA, Chennai declined their request on the ground that the CGs are covered in Appendix 5F. The Committee heard the submissions of the representative of the firm. the case decided to defer it for further examination together with similar cases pending before the EPCG Committee.

5 Joneja Bright Steel Pvt. Ltd., Haryana 0530157880 dated 12.03.2012 Request for EOP extension for 4 years in respect of EPCG

together with similar cases pending before the EPCG Committee.

5 Joneja Bright Steel Pvt. Ltd., Haryana 0530157880 dated 12.03.2012 Request for EOP extension for 4 years in respect of EPCG

HQREPCGPRAPP00110803 AM22 Authorization no. 0530157880 dt. 12.03.2012 under 0%Concessional Duty.

Earlier, the firm vide letter date 27.01.2021 has requested for extension of EOP by 4 years from the expiry of the original period of EPCG Authorization in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530157880 dated 12.03.2012. In its application, the firm stated that they were doing deemed export. They could not fulfill EO due to gradually reducing export orders from buyers between 2013 and 2018. Therefore, they have fulfilled EO to the tune of Rs. 2,98,13,841/- only in this period and the rest of the EO Rs. 3,40,86,705.00 is left unfulfilled. The firm has also informed that they could not apply for the first extension of EOP i.e. from 12.03.2018 to 11.03.2020 as per Para 5.17(c) of HBP 2015-20 to RA due to lack of policy knowledge. The firm has stated that now, they have export orders from buyers. Therefore, they have requested for extension of EOP by 4 years from the expiry of the original period of EPCG Authorization i.e. from 12.03.2018 to 11.03.2022, without payment composition fee for above the EPCG Authorization. The firm vide e-mail dated 04.01.2022 has stated that they have not obtained any Block wise EO Extension against EPCG Authorization No. 0530157880 dated 12.03.2012.

he EPCG Authorization. The firm vide e-mail dated 04.01.2022 has stated that they have not obtained any Block wise EO Extension against EPCG Authorization No. 0530157880 dated 12.03.2012. In this regard, the firm has requested to approve their request as the 4 years is expiring on March 12, 2022. The firm has further requested to grant them the permission to export finished product under said

authorization till the EO extension granted. The firm has further stated that they have approached customs for this matter but the customs denied export due to expiry of the Authorization and demanding the letter from DGFT. Now, the firm vide e-mail dated 13.01.2022 has requested to issue a letter or mail for the same so that they can export their shipments under this authorization accordingly as to fulfill the balance EO by 12.03.2022. The Committee heard the submissions of the representative of the firm. the case and decided to recommend to DG for relaxation under Para 2.58 of FTP, 2015- 20 to allow condonation of delay in approaching RA for EOP extension for 2 years (from 6 yrs to 8 yrs) on payment of composition fee or imposition of additional export obligation in terms of Para 5.11 of HBP 2009- 14 and late fee of Rs. 10,000/-. The above relaxation is also subject to the following conditions:- a. The proper installation certificate has been submitted within time limits as specified, and b.

of Rs. 10,000/-. The above relaxation is also subject to the following conditions:- a. The proper installation certificate has been submitted within time limits as specified, and b. The payment of balance duties of Customs plus interest on unfulfilled EO since the extended EOP (from 6 to 8 years), has already expired.
This has the approval of DG,

DGFT. 6 POSCO, Maharashtra

01/36/218/182/AM- 21/EPCG 01/60/162/113/AM20/PRC i. 0330034843 dated 16.1.2013 ii. 0330034853 dated 17.1.2013 iii. 0330034929 dated 29.1.2013 iv. 0330035450 dated 25.3.2013 v. 0330035467 dated 26.3.2013 vi. 0330035291 dated 11.3.2013 vii. 0330034810 dated 14.1.2013 viii. 0330035198 dated 27.2.2013 ix. 0330035227 dated 04.3.2013 x. 0330035246 dated 06.3.2013 xi. 0330035333 dated 14.3.2013 xii. 0330035299 dated 12.3.2013 xiii. 0330035387 dated 20.3.2013 xiv. 0330035468 dated 26.3.2013 xv. 0330029308 dated 21.4.2011 (01/60/162/113/AM20/P RC) Request for extension of EOP for one year in respect of EPCG Authorizations under 0% Concessional Duty.

The representative of the firm appeared in Personal hearing and submitted that : i. Based on legal advice they are ready to pay Customs Duty along with applicable interest for their unfulfilled EO for EPCG license no. 0330029308 dated 21.4.2011. ii. They have already availed EOP extension for the remaining 14 EPCG authorizations from the RA concerned in view of DGFT’s Notification No. 28/2015-20 dated 23.09.2021.

21.4.2011. ii. They have already availed EOP extension for the remaining 14 EPCG authorizations from the RA concerned in view of DGFT’s Notification No. 28/2015-20 dated 23.09.2021. After due deliberation, the Committee decided to withdraw the case.

7 Travancore Titanium Products Ltd., Trivandrum

18/07/AM-18/P-5 i. 5330001038 dated 22.06.2007 ii. 5330001042 dated 11.07.2007 iii. 5330001049 dated 02.08.2007 iv. 5330001058 dated 30.08.2007 v. 5330001075 dated 31.10.2007 vi. 5330001081 dated 17.12.2007 vii. 5330001093 dated 11.02.2008 viii. 5330001099 dated 19.02.2008 Review petition filed by Travancore Titanium Products Ltd (TTPL), Trivandrum

The representative of the firm appeared in Personal hearing and informed that there have been various developments in the matter since the original filing of documents and firm has filed additional submissions from time to time. However, they would like to file one final submission compiling all the previous submissions and documents so that no submission of document is missed to be considered. It was therefore requested to grant one month's time for filing the final submissions. After due deliberation, the Committee decided to defer the case to enable the filing of final submissions by the firm. 8 Ford India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai HQRPRCAPPLY00340212A M22 i. 0430012690 dated 04.07.2013 ii. 0430013240 dated 08.01.2014 Disposal of Capital Goods imported under EPCG Authorization Nos.

8 Ford India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai HQRPRCAPPLY00340212A M22 i. 0430012690 dated 04.07.2013 ii. 0430013240 dated 08.01.2014 Disposal of Capital Goods imported under EPCG Authorization Nos. 0430012690 dated 04.07.2013 & 0430013240 dated 08.01.2014 (under Post EPCG Scheme).

The firm has stated that they have manufacturing facility at Sanand, Gujarat for manufacture of passenger cars, parts, components and engines thereof. The company has imported capital goods under two Post Export Zero Duty EPCG scheme through ICD Sabarmati, Mundra, Nhavasheva, Maharashtra during FY 2013-14 vide two license nos. 0430012690 dated 04.07.2013 and 0430013240 dated 08.01.2014 issued by RA, Chennai. 2. The firm has also stated that they have fulfilled all EO (both Average EO and specific EO) in

respect of the above said license and also submitted redemption application vide letter dated 11.09.2017 to RA concerned.
Since the Post-Export EPCG License numbers are not endorsed in Shipping bills due to DGFT ~ICEGATE IT system (license transmission issue), the issuance of EODC and Post-Export EPCG Scrips are referred to EPCG Committee (pursuant to deficiency memo issued by RA directing them to approach EPCG Committee).

However the firm wants to dispose of the asset imported under the above two authorizations and filed a request letter with RA, Chennai vide letter dated 15.07.2019 but no action was taken till date.

he firm wants to dispose of the asset imported under the above two authorizations and filed a request letter with RA, Chennai vide letter dated 15.07.2019 but no action was taken till date.

In view of the above, firm has sought Policy relaxation to dispose of the Capital Goods imported under the above licenses without waiting for completion of process of issuance of EODC.

The Committee heard the submissions of the representative of the firm. The Committee noted that the Authorization has been issued under FTP, 2009-14 (Scheme for Post Export EPCG Duty Credit Scrip(s)) as per which the duty paid on Capital Goods (excluding portion CENVATed / Rebated) shall be remitted in the form of freely transferable duty credit scrip(s). However, at present there is a problem in software regarding issue of Scrips.

the case and decided that :

i. RA may be advised to issue EODC to the firm after scrutiny of all the documents prescribed under the FTP/HBP. ii. The matter of issue of freely transferable duty credit scrip(s) under the policy will be processed as and when software problem is resolved.

9 RSB India Ltd., Bhiwadi

01/37/218/197/AM-19/EPCG- II 0230000515 dated 03.03.2004 Request for review of the decision taken in EPCG Committee meeting held on 13.07.2020 in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0230000515 dt. 03.03.2004-reg.

The firm's contention is that the Capital Goods are obsolete and cannot be installed.

Committee meeting held on 13.07.2020 in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0230000515 dt. 03.03.2004-reg.

The firm's contention is that the Capital Goods are obsolete and cannot be installed. They are lying at their Howrah unit and their presence has been confirmed by CGST & Central Excise Range- III, Uluberia Division, Howrah. They cannot produce the installation certificate as directed by RA, Kolkata due to the condition of CGs. Relaxation has been sought by the firm in this regard. However the installation certificate of CGs at Bhiwadi unit has been submitted by them. The Committee heard the submissions of the representative of the firm. the case and decided to defer it with the directions to call for a report from RA concerned, whether AEO has been correctly imposed while endorsing group company name in the authorization for fulfillment of EO?

10 Tirupati Buildings and Offices Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi

HQREPCGPRAPP00270263 AM22 i. 0530169057 dated 30.11.2016 ii. 0530170588dated 16.06.2017 Request for Re-fixation of AEO wrongly fixed in respect of EPCG Authorization Nos. 0530169057 dated 30.11.2016 and 0530170588 dated 16.06.2017-reg.

The firm has stated that they completed their EO 100% and received a deficiency letter from RA during redemption procedure stating that the average export imposed on the authorization has not been fulfilled.

tated that they completed their EO 100% and received a deficiency letter from RA during redemption procedure stating that the average export imposed on the authorization has not been fulfilled. The firm has further stated that they were not aware of provisions of Para 5.12 of HBP at the time of issuance of Authorization hence the Chartered Account Certificate couldn’t be submitted The firm has further stated that they are enclosing Revised Chartered Accountant Certificate under Revised Apendix5B showing the foreign currency earned in preceding 3 licensing years. The matter was examined in the EPCG Committee held on 04.05.2022 and Committee directed the firm to submit copies of Audited Balance Sheet for the years to 2013-14 to 2016-2017. Now the firm has submitted the Audited Balance Sheets for the years to 2013-14 to 2016-2017.

the case and decided to defer it for further examination.

11 Shalimar Floorings Pvt. Ltd, Jammu

18/20/AM-20/P-5 1830000018 dated 04.01.2010 Request for Benefits of reduced EO to be extended to the units existed on the date of announcement under FTP.

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i. They have felt very hard

2010 Request for Benefits of reduced EO to be extended to the units existed on the date of announcement under FTP.

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    The firm has stated that: 
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i. They have felt very hard

to sell their product in the international
market
because J&K has been under the influence of Terror since last three decades and in turmoil and they were not able to attract much of the foreign buyers to visit them and develop the business ties. ii. They tried visiting various countries and even participated in a number of International fairs, but they were not able to get fruitful results to discharge Export Obligations as committed under EPCG License. iii. Government of India extended the benefit of reduced Export Obligation (25% of the normal Export Obligation) to units located in the state of J&K under EPCG through the annual supplement 2013-14dated 18.04.2013 to FTP 2009- 14, but unfortunately the existing were neglected. iv. The firm approached DGFT on their own with the request for extending
the benefit of reduced EO to the existing units as well who were having the EO under
EPCG Authorizations
issued before
the
date
of Notification. v. It was interpreted that this Scheme is for Exporters who avail it from 2013 onwards but the conditions of J&K did not allow any entrepreneur to avail it. This scheme

Notification. v. It was interpreted that this Scheme is for Exporters who avail it from 2013 onwards but the conditions of J&K did not allow any entrepreneur to avail it. This scheme

in principle should have been extended to all exporters who had availed the EPCG scheme prior to 2013 and were unable to meet their EO under EPCG Scheme.
3. The case was considered in the 13th EPCG meeting held on 06.03.2020 and the Committee deliberated upon the case and decided to defer it for further examination.

The firm vide letter dated 13.12.2021 has referred to their earlier letters dated 14.10.2019 and 11.03.2020 on the above subject and requested to consider their request under the benefit of reduced EO.
The applicant has obtained EPCG authorization No. 1830000018 dated 04.01.2010 and seeks benefits of provisions of

Para 5.12 of FTP 2009-14 issued

on 18.04.2013 retrospectively.

The Committee went through the statements made by the applicant and noted that the applicant has not submitted any cogent reason/justification in support of any genuine hardship faced by them. Accordingly, the Committee decided to reject the request. 12 Mavis Satcom Limited, Chennai

HQREPCGPRAPP00295525 AM22 0430015052 dated 23.09.2015 Request for Condonation of delay in submitting Installation Certificate in respect of EPCG authorization No. 0430015052 dated 23.09.2015 under 0% Concessional Duty.

The applicant has stated that they are a small Broadcaster into the business of transmission of Audio /Video signals of Jaya TV Network Channels and having its

presence throughout the world. In order to provide quality entertainment programmes and updated news & current affairs 24 x 7 to large number of viewers across the globe they procure technical CGs in order to generate more foreign currencies for the country. The applicant has submitted that in 2015, floods resulting from heavy rainfall generated by the annual Northeast monsoon in November-December 2015 affected states in South India especially Chennai. Due to natural calamity, the flood water pooled inside the office premises and it had created havoc. All the official documents were dislocated. As a result, they were unable to submit the Installation Certificate on time.

flood water pooled inside the office premises and it had created havoc. All the official documents were dislocated. As a result, they were unable to submit the Installation Certificate on time. RA, Chennai vide DL dated 31.1.2021 have advised them to approach EPCG Committee for delay in submission of Installation certificate. not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request.

13 Ascot Estates (Manesar) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

HQREPCGPRAPP00339226 AM22 0530149660 dated 19.08.2009
Request for: i. Extension of 1st Block ii. EOP Extension for two years i.e. 8+2 years In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530149660 dt. 19.08.2009 u nder 03% Concessional duty- reg.

The firm has stated that they could not fulfill 100% EO within stipulated time i.e. 8 years. The firm has also stated that they have fulfilled the EO after expiry of original EOP i.e.18.09.2017 but before 18.09.2019 i.e. within two years. The firm has further stated that CLA, New Delhi advised them to approach DGFT (Hqrs.) for extension of EOP. Therefore, the firm has requested for extension of 1st Block and EOP for two years i.e. 8+2 years in order to fulfill their EO against the above Authorization.
the case and decided to recommend to DG for relaxation under Para 2.58 of FTP, 2015-20 to allow :-

(a) Extension in block-wise EOP, as the firm could not apply to RA within the prescribed time period.

decided to recommend to DG for relaxation under Para 2.58 of FTP, 2015-20 to allow :-

(a) Extension in block-wise EOP, as the firm could not apply to RA within the prescribed time period. This shall be subject to payment of 2% composition fee 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 2009- 14 and late fee of Rs. 10,000/-.

(b) Condonation of delay in approaching RA for EO extension for 2 years (from 8th year to 10th year) on payment of composition fee or imposition of additional export obligation in terms of Para 5.11 of HBP 2009-14 and late fee of Rs. 10,000/-.

subject to the following conditions:- subject to the condition that the

proper installation certificate has been submitted within time limits as specified in FTP/HBP. DGFT.

14 Four Star International Ltd., Gopalpur, Kolkata

HQREPCGPRAPP00321676 AM22 0230008438 dated 22.11.2012 beyond 9 years i.e. from 9th to 10th year in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0230008438 dt. 22.11.2012 under 03% Concessional duty.

The firm has stated that they have fulfilled only 18.58% export obligation against the above authorization within extended EOP i.e. 21.11.2021 and balance export obligation could not be fulfilled due to Covid-19 Pandemic. Therefore, the firm has requested for extension of EOP in order to fulfill export obligation against the above authorization.

xport obligation could not be fulfilled due to Covid-19 Pandemic. Therefore, the firm has requested for extension of EOP in order to fulfill export obligation against the above authorization.

the case and decided to recommend to DG for FTP 2015-20 to allow condonation of delay in approaching RA for EOP extension for 1 year (from 9th to 10th year) on payment of composition fee or imposition of additional export obligation in terms of Para 5.11 of HBP (2009- 14) and late fee of Rs. 10,000/-.

subject to the following conditions:

DGFT.

15 Four Star International Ltd., Gopalpur

HQREPCGPRAPP00324058 AM22 0230007736 dated 15.03.2012 Request for extension of 1st Block in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0230007736 dt. 15.03.2012 under 3% Concessional duty.

not complete 50% EO in the 1st Block i.e. 6 years due to the unavoidable reason. The firm has requested for extension of 1st Block with composition fee in order to fulfill their EO against the above authorization.

the case and decided to recommend to DG for FTP 2015-20 to allow extension in block-wise EOP, as the firm could not apply to RA within the prescribed time period. This shall be subject to payment of 2% composition fee on duty saved amount in proportion to the 5.8.3 of HBP 2009-14 and late fee of Rs. 10,000/-.

DGFT.

thin the prescribed time period. This shall be subject to payment of 2% composition fee on duty saved amount in proportion to the 5.8.3 of HBP 2009-14 and late fee of Rs. 10,000/-.

DGFT.

16 Greenply Industries Ltd, Kolkata

HQREPCGPRAPP00271102 AM22 0230009133 dated 29.10.2013 Request for 2 years EOP Extension beyond (6+2years) in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0230009133 dated 29.10.2013 under 0% Concessional duty.

The applicant has obtained EPCG Authorization No. 0230009133 dated 29.10.2013 for duty saved value of Rs. 64830993.65 and EO worth US$ 6096958.65 i.e. 6 times the duty saved on Capital Goods on FOB basis within a period of 6 years from date of issue of authorization. The annual average of the past export performance is Rs. 0.00 as per the condition sheet. only fulfill their EO 78.07% in stimulated time due to adverse impact of Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns on their manufacturing and exports. The firm further stated that they received EPCG Authorization to export Engineered Wooden Flooring and received EOP Extension for 7th and 8th year up to 27.10.2021. statements made by the firm and noted that the applicant has not submitted any cogent reason/justification or any genuine hardship faced by them in support of request for EO extension from 8th to 10th year and accordingly, the Committee decided to reject the request of the applicant.

tification or any genuine hardship faced by them in support of request for EO extension from 8th to 10th year and accordingly, the Committee decided to reject the request of the applicant.

17 RSPL Limited, Kanpur

HQREPCGPRAPP00259876 AM22 0330047174 dated 22.05.2017 Request for delay in installation of capital goods in respect of EPCG authorization no.
0330047174 dated 22.05.2017 under 0% Concessional duty.

The applicant has stated that all the 10 Import items against the same were installed well within 6 months as required as per FTP requirements.
However in respect of 2 items viz. item at S. No. 6 & 7 the installation could be done only after 18 months. This

delay was beyond their control due to termination of Civil Contract with M/s. Simplex Infrastructure Limited and fire incident occurred on 12.09.2018 which destroyed many of equipments and cables and supporting structure wherein approx. Rs. 6 crores worth property was damaged and put to fire resulting in to the entire activities standstill for couple of weeks. This has impacted delay in project momentum. They could not seek extension in block wise EOP from RA due to procedure lapse. not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request.

18 Eros Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur

HQREPCGPRAPP00322370 AM22 5030000524 dated
21.11.2014
Request for: i. extension of 1st Block ii. EOP Extension for two years i.e. 6+2 years In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 5030000524 dt. 21.11.2014 u nder 0% Concessional duty.

.11.2014
Request for: i. extension of 1st Block ii. EOP Extension for two years i.e. 6+2 years In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 5030000524 dt. 21.11.2014 u nder 0% Concessional duty.

neither fulfill 50% EO in the 1st Block nor 50% EO in the 2nd Block within the stipulated time period i.e. 6 years due to financial crunch & Covid-19 pandemic. The firm has further stated that now, they have new export orders. Therefore, the firm has requested for extension of 1st Block and EOP for two years in order to fulfill their EO against

the above Authorization.
the case and decided to recommend to DG for

of Rs. 10,000/-.

(b)Condonation of delay in (from 6 yrs to 8 yrs) on payment of composition fee or imposition of additional export obligation in

subject to the following conditions:- DGFT.

19 Galaxy Offset (India) Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon

HQREPCGPRAPP00328679 AM22 0530164577 dated 19.03.2015 Request for extension of 1st Block in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530164577 dt. 19.03.2015 under 0% Concessional duty.

not fulfill 50% EO in the 1st Block i.e. 4 years due unfavorable market situations and also could not apply to RA within the

ion No. 0530164577 dt. 19.03.2015 under 0% Concessional duty.

not fulfill 50% EO in the 1st Block i.e. 4 years due unfavorable market situations and also could not apply to RA within the

stipulated time for Block-wise EOP extension due to unawareness of the Policy Provisions. The firm has further stated that they have fulfilled 100% EO within the stipulated time period i.e. 6 years. The firm has requested for extension of 1st Block in order to apply for redemption against the above authorization.
the case and decided to recommend to DG for of Rs. 10,000/-

DGFT.

20 Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational Society , Ujire Karnataka

HQRPRCAPPLY00338008A M22 0730016201 dated 23.01.2017 Request for Concession on Interest levied on Duty Saved Value in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0730016201 dated 23.01.2017 under 0% Concessional duty.

The applicant has obtained EPCG Authorization No. 0730016201 dated 23.01.2017 for duty saved value of Rs. 1785409.88 and EO worth US$ 156044.56 i.e. 6 times the duty saved on Capital Goods on FOB basis within a period of 6

G Authorization No. 0730016201 dated 23.01.2017 for duty saved value of Rs. 1785409.88 and EO worth US$ 156044.56 i.e. 6 times the duty saved on Capital Goods on FOB basis within a period of 6

year from the date of issue of authorization. The annual average of the past export performance is Rs. 37234043.4 as per the condition sheet. The firm stated that they have received 6 EPCG Authorizations and couldn’t fulfill their EO 100% in stimulated time period as the foreign exchange earned by the firm was utilized for other EPCG Authorizations for closure. The firm mentioned following reasons for decrease in foreign exchange receipts-  Development like cancellation of admission of 12 BDS students from Malaysia.  Parents where their children got admission under NRI quota prevailed upon their respective colleges to accept tuition fee payment in Indian Rupees.  At the time of admission Karnataka Examination Authority accepts first year payment of tuition fee from NRI/Foreign Nationals in Indian Rupee. Such of those parents who paid first year fee in Indian Rupee continues to pay subsequent year tuition fee also in Indian Rupee only The firm further stated that they are paying the full duty for its 6 EPCG Authorizations and requests for waive of 100% interest amount on duty saved value.

n fee also in Indian Rupee only The firm further stated that they are paying the full duty for its 6 EPCG Authorizations and requests for waive of 100% interest amount on duty saved value.

not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request. 21 Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational Society, Ujire Karnataka

HQRPRCAPPLY00337747A M22 0730015094 dated 28.01.2016 Request for Concession on Interest levied on Duty Saved Value in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0730015094 dated 28.01.2016 under 0% Concessional duty.

The applicant has obtained EPCG Authorization No. 0730015094 dated 28.01.2016 for duty saved value of Rs. 7350352.09 and EO worth US$ 656281.43 i.e. 6 times the duty saved on Capital Goods on FOB basis within a period of 6 year from the date of issue of authorization. The annual average of the past export performance is Rs. 34366930.49 as per the condition sheet. The firm stated that they have received 6 EPCG Authorizations and couldn’t fulfill their EO 100% in stimulated time period as the foreign exchange earned by the firm was utilized for other EPCG Authorizations for closure. The firm mentioned following reasons for decrease in foreign exchange receipts-  Development like cancellation of admission of 12 BDS students from Malaysia.  Parents where their children got admission under NRI quota prevailed upon their respective colleges to accept tuition fee payment in Indian Rupees.  At the time of admission

a.  Parents where their children got admission under NRI quota prevailed upon their respective colleges to accept tuition fee payment in Indian Rupees.  At the time of admission

Karnataka Examination Authority accepts first year payment of tuition fee from NRI/Foreign Nationals in Indian Rupee. Such of those parents who paid first year fee in Indian Rupee continues to pay subsequent year tuition fee also in Indian Rupee only The firm further stated that they are paying the full duty for its 6 EPCG Authorizations and requests for waive of 100% interest amount on duty saved value. not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request. 22 Anant Shetkari Sahkari Soot Girni Ltd., Washim (Maharashtra)

HQREPCGPRAPP00293245 AM22 i. 5030000383 dated 06.08.2013 ii. 5030000433 dated
20.11.2013 iii. 5030000440 dated
05.12.2013 iv. 5030000441 dated
05.12.2013 for two years beyond (6+2 years) in respect of EPCG Authorization Nos. 5030000383dt. 06.08.2013, 5030000433 dt. 20.11.2013, 5030000440 dt. 05.12.2013 and 5030000441 dt. 05.12.2013 under 0% Concessional duty – reg.

not complete 100% EO within extended time i.e. 6+2 years due to the following reasons: a) Late release of Funds by Maharashtra Govt., as the Industry is Society Cooperative Spinning Mill. b)
Delay in sourcing Spinning Mill Machinery and its installation due to non-

a) Late release of Funds by Maharashtra Govt., as the Industry is Society Cooperative Spinning Mill. b)
Delay in sourcing Spinning Mill Machinery and its installation due to non-

availability of funds from Maharashtra State Govt. c) Non-installation of “Autoconer Machine” which is an integral part of the process to manufacture quality product for export purposes. The firm has further stated that they were not in a position to enter the global market aggressively due to lack of procedural acquaintance, followed by the Pandemic. submitted any cogent of request for EO extension from 8th to 10th year and accordingly, the Committee decided to reject the request of the applicant.

23 Rajasthali Resorts And Studios Ltd, Jaipur

HQRPRCAPPLY00342466A M22 i. 1330002826 dated 26.11.2010 ii. 1330002638 dated 23.06.2010 Request for EOP Extension beyond (8+2 years) in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 1330002826 dated 26.11.2010 and 1330002638 dated 23.06.2010 under 03% Concessional duty.

The firm stated that they are engaged in Hotel business with the facility for international tourists and due to Covid-19, Hotel Businesses were most affected and due to lockdown and other Medical health-related issues, International tourists were not visiting India. International flights were also disrupted and all bookings of the firm of International tourists were cancelled. The firm stated that they couldn’t fulfill their EO 100% in stipulated time period

onal flights were also disrupted and all bookings of the firm of International tourists were cancelled. The firm stated that they couldn’t fulfill their EO 100% in stipulated time period

due to the above listed factors. the case and decided to recommend to DG for FTP, 2015-20 to allow condonation for delay in approaching RA for second extension in EOP (10th year to 12th year) with a condition that 50% of duty payable in proportion to the unfulfilled EO is paid by the authorization holder to custom authorities in terms of provisions contained in Para 5.11 (b) of HBP 2009-14.

DGFT.

24 Benitha Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Kovilpatti

HQRPRCAPPLY00311508A M22 3530003049 dated 03.01.2008 for two years beyond (8+2+2 years) in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 3530003049 dt. 03.01.2008 under 05% Concessional duty.

submitted any cogent

ey have export orders from some of their foreign buyers. Therefore, the firm has requested for extension of EOP for further two years in order to authorization.

submitted any cogent

of request for EO extension beyond 12th year and accordingly, the Committee decided to reject the request of the applicant.

25 Benitha Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Kovilpatti

HQRPRCAPPLY00305147A M22 3530003137 dated 29.02.2008 for two years beyond (8+2+2 years) in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 3530003137 dt. 29.02.2008 under 05% Concessional duty.

submitted any cogent of request for EO extension beyond 12th year and accordingly, the Committee decided to reject the request of the applicant.

26 Benitha Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Kovilpatti

HQRPRCAPPLY00305586A M22 3530002811 dated 16.08.2007 for two years beyond (8+2+2 years) in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 3530002811 dt. 16.08.2007 under 05% Concessional duty- reg.

not fulfill 100% EO within the extended time period i.e. 12 years due to Covid-19 Pandemic and

ect of EPCG Authorization No. 3530002811 dt. 16.08.2007 under 05% Concessional duty- reg.

not fulfill 100% EO within the extended time period i.e. 12 years due to Covid-19 Pandemic and

lock down. The firm has further stated that they have export orders from some of their foreign buyers. Therefore, the firm has requested for extension of EOP for further two years in order to authorization.

submitted any cogent of request for EO extension beyond 12th year and accordingly, the Committee decided to reject the request of the applicant.

27 Benitha Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Kovilpatti

HQRPRCAPPLY00311541A M22 3530003136 dated. 29.02.2008 for two years beyond (8+2+2 years) in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 3530003136 dt. 29.02.2008 under 05% Concessional duty - reg.

not fulfill 100% EO within the extended time period i.e. 12 years due to Covid-19 Pandemic and lock down. The firm has further stated that they have export orders from some of their foreign buyers. Therefore, the firm has requested for extension of EOP for further two years in order to authorization.
submitted any cogent of request for EO extension beyond 12th year and accordingly, the Committee decided to reject the request of the applicant.

urther two years in order to authorization.
submitted any cogent of request for EO extension beyond 12th year and accordingly, the Committee decided to reject the request of the applicant.

28 Benitha Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Kovilpatti

HQRPRCAPPLY00305122A M22 3530003138 dated 29.02.2008 for two years beyond (8+2+2 years) in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 3530003138 dt. 29.02.2008 under 05% Concessional duty - reg.

submitted any cogent of request for EO extension beyond 12th year and accordingly, the Committee decided to reject the request of the applicant.

29 Tina Industries Private Limited, Kolkata

HQREPCGPRAPP00366809 AM22 0230010158 dated 03.03.2015 Request for 1st Block EOP Extension in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0230010158 dated 03.03.2015 under 0% Concessional duty.

couldn’t fulfill their EO 100% in 1st Block in stimulated time period due to unfavorable market situation of textiles sector. the case and decided to recommend to DG for

nal duty.

couldn’t fulfill their EO 100% in 1st Block in stimulated time period due to unfavorable market situation of textiles sector. the case and decided to recommend to DG for

of Rs. 10,000/-

DGFT.

30 Isolloyd Engineering Technologies Ltd., New Delhi

HQREPCGPRAPP00314595 AM22 0530169311 dated 27.12.2016
i. Request for condonation for late submission of Installation certificate in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530169311 dated 27.12.2016 under 0% Concessional Duty. ii. Request for extension of 1st Block period against EPCG Authorization No. 0530169311 dated 27.12.2016 under 0% Concessional duty. As per Installation certificate issued by Chartered Engineer on 20.05.2017, CG was imported on 13.01.2017 and installed at the premises on 11.05.2017. The firm has stated that they inadvertently failed to submit installation certificate to CLA, New Delhi in terms of Para 5.04 of HBP 2015- 20. However, they managed to submit the Installation Certificate with CLA, New Delhi on 18.10.2021. In respect of second request, the applicant has stated that they could not fulfill 50% EO in the 1st block period due to Covid. The applicant has also stated that they

w Delhi on 18.10.2021. In respect of second request, the applicant has stated that they could not fulfill 50% EO in the 1st block period due to Covid. The applicant has also stated that they

could not file the request for extension of 1st block period in terms of 5.14(c) HBP2015-20 i.e. within 3 months period of expiry of block period. The firm has further stated that they have submitted both the request beyond time period.
However, CLA New Delhi has not accepted their request and issued D/L dated 18.01.2021 informing as under: I. Applicable composition fee is not furnished. II. The firm has submitted the installation certificate of CG beyond the six months from the import hence, you are advised to pay penalty of Rs. 5000/- in items of

Para 5.04 of HBP, 2015-20

and approach EPCG Committee, DGFT, New Delhi for condonation of delay submission of installation certificate. III. You have filed the EOP extension requested after the prescribed time period allowed as per HBP and also Public Notice No. 35/2015-20 dt. 25.10.2017 & Public Notice No. 36/2015-20 dt. 25.10.2017 read with P.No.78 dt.11.03.2019 & read with P.N. No.55dt. 03.01.2020 valid till 31.03.2021 hence, you are advised to approach EPCG Committee, DGFT, New Delhi for condonation of Block Wise Extension and EOP extension. In respect of 1st request: The Committee went through the

not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request.

In respect of 2nd request:

The Committee observed that the request of the firm is for EOP extension in respect of EPCG authorization issued beyond 31.03.2015.

The Committee decided to advise the firm to approach RA concerned in respect of their request for EOP extension in terms of provision of Public Notice No. 3/2015-20 dated 13.04.2022. RA may examine the request on merit.

31 Hans Raj Agros (P) Limited, Ludhiana

HQREPCGPRAPP00169152 AM22 3030006016 dated 03.12.2009 Request for extension of 1st block in respect of EPCG authorization No. 3030006016 dated 03.12.2009 under 3% Concessional duty.

It has been notice from firm’s covering letter that they have requested for extension of 1st block in respect of EPCG authorization No.

016 dated 03.12.2009 under 3% Concessional duty.

It has been notice from firm’s covering letter that they have requested for extension of 1st block in respect of EPCG authorization No. 3030006016 dated 03.12.2009 under 3% Concessional
duty not for extension of EOP. Further, the applicant has stated that they could not fulfill 50% EO in 1st Block within stipulated time i.e. 6 years (from 03.12.2009 to 02.12.2015) due to financial crises and non-availability of confirmed order in hand but they had fulfilled the specific export obligation before expiry of 2nd block.

As per the EPCG Authorization amendment sheet dated 24.10.2019 issued by RA, Ludhiana, and EOP was granted from 8 to 12 years.

the case and decided to recommend to DG for of Rs. 10,000/-

subject to the following conditions:- (a) The proper installation certificate has been submitted within time limits as specified, and (b) The payment of balance duties of Customs plus interest on unfulfilled EO since the EO period has already expired.

DGFT.

32 Hotel Rashmi Plaza, Cuttack

HQREPCGPRAPP00319317 AM22 0230013957 dated 22.10.2019 Request for condonation for late submission of Installation certificate against EPCG Authorization No. 0230013957 dt. 22.10.2019 under 0% Concessional duty.

The applicant has stated they failed to submit installation certificate within the prescribed time period due to some technical delay in completion of project, i.e.

0% Concessional duty.

The applicant has stated they failed to submit installation certificate within the prescribed time period due to some technical delay in completion of project, i.e.

financial difficulties, non- availability of Technical Staff, non-availability of skilled labour for construction, obtaining various permission from Local Government, Connection of Electricity, and Pandemic induced Lock Down due to Covid-19. The firm has neither submitted copy of installation certificate nor EPCG authorization copy. After deliberation on the request of the firm, the Committee decided to defer the case to call for copies of installation Certificate and EPCG authorization along with condition sheet from the applicant. 33 Hotel Rashmi Plaza, Cuttack

HQREPCGPRAPP00319266 AM22 2330001506 dated 14.11.2018 Request for condonation for late submission of Installation certificate against EPCG Authorization No. 2330001506 dt. 14.11.2018 under 0% Concessional duty.

The applicant has stated they failed to submit installation certificate within the prescribed time period due to some technical delay in completion of project, i.e. financial difficulties, non- availability of Technical Staff, non-availability of skilled labor for construction, obtaining various permission from Local Government, Connection of Electricity, and Pandemic induced Lock Down due to Covid-19. The firm has neither submitted copy of installation certificate nor EPCG authorization copy.

from Local Government, Connection of Electricity, and Pandemic induced Lock Down due to Covid-19. The firm has neither submitted copy of installation certificate nor EPCG authorization copy. After deliberation on the request of the firm, the Committee decided to defer the case to call for copies of installation Certificate and EPCG authorization along with condition

sheet from the applicant. 34 K.T.V. Health Food Pvt. Ltd., Chennai

HQREPCGPRAPP00293633 AM22 0430015367 dated 14.01.2016
Request for condonation for late submission of Installation certificate against EPCG Authorization No. 0430015367 dt. 14.01.2016 under 0% Concessional duty.

As per Installation certificate issued by Chartered Engineer on 13.03.2019, CG was imported on 22.01.2016 and installed at the premises place on 04.02.2016. The applicant has stated that they could not submit installation certificate within stipulated time period. The applicant has further stated that they applied for EODC against above authorization. In this regard, RA, Chennai issued a Deficiency letter dated 14.12.2021 informing the applicant that the installation certificates submitted beyond the time limit available as per PN. 7 dated 07.04.2020 i.e. 31.03.2021 and also asked the applicant to approach the EPCG Committee regarding condonation of delay for submission of Installation certificate. not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request.

35 Icon Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore

HQRPRCAPPLY00170962A M22 i.

delay for submission of Installation certificate. not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request.

35 Icon Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore

HQRPRCAPPLY00170962A M22 i. 0530152323 dated
03.06.2010 ii. 0530157474 dated
24.01.2012 iii. 0530157375 dated 10.01.2012
Request for Re-fixation of Average Export Obligation in respect of EPCG Authorization nos. 0530152323 dt. 03.06.2010, 0530157474 dt. 24.01.2012 and 0530157375 dt. 10.01.2012 under 03% Concessional duty.

The firm has not furnished any justification with regard to their request. We may request the firm to furnish the details, justification of the request, and related documents to enable this office to process the case further. After deliberation on the request of the firm, the Committee decided to defer the case to call for a justification from the applicant in support of its request. 36 Calsonic Kansei Motherson Auto Product
Private Limited, Manesar

HQREPCGPRAPP00172573 AM22 0530161441 dated 26.08.2013 Request for extension in EOP up to 25.08.2023 i.e. beyond(6+2 years) up to in respect of EPCG authorization No. 0530161441 dated 26.08.2013 under 0% Concessional duty.

The applicant has stated that due to cancellation of many of our export orders and lower international demand, we could not fulfill the complete export obligation during the first six years of prescribed export obligation period; hence we obtained two years extension which is allowed as per Exim Policy.

d not fulfill the complete export obligation during the first six years of prescribed export obligation period; hence we obtained two years extension which is allowed as per Exim Policy. However, the extended period fell during the Pandemic and lockdown period From 23.08.2019 to 22.08.2020 and From 23.08.2020 to 23.08.2021. Due to several unfavorable situations during the whole pandemic period, they lost many export orders which led to fewer exports. Due to lockdown period they had to reduce the work force and most of the laborers flee to their hometown, which led to reduction in production and adversely impacted our exports. The applicant has submitted that since past one month the situation in the International Market is improving and they are receiving

a lot of order enquiries which has also resulted into confirmation of a few order to be supplied over the next 18 to 24 months period.

submitted any cogent of request for EO extension from 8th to 10th year and accordingly, the Committee decided to reject the request of the applicant.

37 Inox Wind Limited, Noida, U.P.

HQREPCGPRAPP00153185 AM22 0530165644 dated 18.08.2015 i. of delay in submitting request for 1st Block extension. ii. Extension of EOP for 12 months from the date of expiry of original EOP i.e. beyond 6 year.
iii. Condonation of Delay in submission of Installation Certificate. In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530165644 dated 18.08.2015 under 0% Concessional Duty.

EOP i.e. beyond 6 year.
iii. Condonation of Delay in submission of Installation Certificate. In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530165644 dated 18.08.2015 under 0% Concessional Duty. The firm has stated that as per Public Notice 37/2015-20 dated 25th October 2017 gave the option to the exporter to submit Installation Certificate to RA and RAs concerned may accept the installation certificate submitted beyond the time limit on payment of penalty of Rs. 5000/- per authorization to RA. The firm has also stated that they had installed the CG well within the prescribed which was certified by Chartered Engineer but could not submit copy of the same to the Central

excise authority due to change of regime i.e. central Excise to GST which came into effect form 1st July 2017 whereas as per above PN 37/2015-20 dated 25th October 2017 came into effect from 25th October 2017. However, they have remitted Rs. 5000/- as penalty for condonation of delay in submitting the Installation certificate beyond 31.3.2018. As per Installation certificate issued by Chartered Engineer on 10.10.2015, CG was imported on 10.09.2015 and installed at the premises place on 29.09.2015.
In respect of 1st and 2nd request: request of the firm is for block- wise and EOP extension in respect of EPCG authorization issued beyond 31.03.2015.

the firm to approach request for block-wise and EOP extension in terms of provision of Public Notice No. 3/2015-20 dated 13.04.2022. RA may examine the request on merit.

yond 31.03.2015.

the firm to approach request for block-wise and EOP extension in terms of provision of Public Notice No. 3/2015-20 dated 13.04.2022. RA may examine the request on merit.

In respect of 3rd request: The Committee went through the not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request. 38 Inox Wind Limited, Noida, U.P.

HQREPCGPRAPP00157380 AM22 0530168613 dated 20.09.2016
i. request for 1st Block extension. ii.

beyond 6 year. iii. Certificate. In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530168613 dated 20.09.2016 under 0% Concessional Duty.

to the exporter to submit per Installation certificate issued by Chartered Engineer on 21.11.2016, CG was imported on 13.10.2016 and installed at the premises place on 27.10.2016.

beyond 31.03.2015.

the firm to approach dated 13.04.2022. RA may

Committee went through the not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request.

39 Inox Wind Limited, Noida, U.P.

HQREPCGPRAPP00154451 AM22 0530166563 dated 17.12.2015 i. request for 1st Block extension. ii. beyond 6 year. iii. Certificate.
In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530166563 dated 17.12.2015 under 0% Concessional Duty. to the exporter to submit

1st Block extension. ii. beyond 6 year. iii. Certificate.
In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530166563 dated 17.12.2015 under 0% Concessional Duty. to the exporter to submit

per Installation certificate issued by Chartered Engineer on 27.03.2016, CG was imported on 06.01.2016 and installed at the premises place on 09.03.2016.

beyond 31.03.2015.

the firm to approach dated 13.04.2022. RA may Committee went through the not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request.

40 Inox Wind Limited, Noida, U.P.

HQREPCGPRAPP00154421 AM22 0530166315 dated 18.11.2015 i. request for 1st Block extension. ii. Extension of EOP for 12 beyond 6 years iii. Certificate. In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530166315 dated 18.11.2015 under 0% Concessional Duty. to the exporter to submit per Installation certificate 27.03.2016, CG was imported on 10.12.2015 and installed at the premises place on 28.01.2016.

beyond 31.03.2015.

the firm to approach dated 13.04.2022. RA may

Committee went through the not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request. 41 Inox Wind Limited, Noida, U.P.

HQREPCGPRAPP00154440 AM22 0530166561 dated 17.12.2015 i. request for 1st Block extension. ii. beyond 6 years. iii. Certificate. In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530166561 dated 17.12.2015 under 0% Concessional Duty.

to the exporter to submit

1st Block extension. ii. beyond 6 years. iii. Certificate. In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530166561 dated 17.12.2015 under 0% Concessional Duty.

to the exporter to submit

per Installation Certificate 15.02.2016, CG was imported on 06.01.2016 and installed at the premises place on 29.01.2016.

beyond 31.03.2015.

the firm to approach dated 13.04.2022. RA may

Committee went through the not submitted any cogent

them. Accordingly, the request.

42 Inox Wind Limited, Noida, U.P.

HQREPCGPRAPP00154461 AM22 0530166562 dated 17.12.2015 i. request for 1st Block extension. ii. beyond 6 years. iii. Certificate. In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530166562 dated 17.12.2015 under 0% Concessional Duty.

to the exporter to submit per Installation certificate

27.03.2016, CG was imported on 15.01.2016 and installed at the premises place on 09.03.2016.

beyond 31.03.2015.

the firm to approach dated 13.04.2022. RA may

Committee went through the not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request.

43 Inox Wind Limited, Noida, U.P.

HQREPCGPRAPP00157374 AM22 0530167225 dated 21.03.2016
i. request for 1st Block extension. ii. beyond 6 years. iii. Certificate. In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530167225 dated 21.03.2016 under 0% Concessional Duty.

21.03.2016
i. request for 1st Block extension. ii. beyond 6 years. iii. Certificate. In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530167225 dated 21.03.2016 under 0% Concessional Duty.

to the exporter to submit per Installation Certificate 31.05.2016, CG was imported on 08.04.2016 and installed at the premises place on 04.05.2016.

beyond 31.03.2015.

the firm to approach dated 13.04.2022. RA may

Committee went through the

not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request.

44 Inox Wind Limited, Noida, U.P.

HQREPCGPRAPP00157249 AM22 0530167674 dated 24.05.2016
i. request for 1st Block extension. ii. beyond 6 years. iii. Certificate. In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530167674 dated 24.05.2016 under 0% Concessional Duty.

to the exporter to submit

per Installation certificate 29.07.2016, CG was imported on 14.06.2016 and installed at the premises place on 05.07.2016.

beyond 31.03.2015.

the firm to approach dated 13.04.2022. RA may

Committee went through the not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request. 45 Inox Wind Limited, Noida, U.P.

HQREPCGPRAPP00153158 AM22 0530166089 dated 15.10.2015 i. request for 1st Block extension against above EPCG authorization. ii. beyond 6 year against above EPCG Authorization. iii.

Certificate against above EPCG Authorization.

In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530166089 dated 15.10.2015 under 0% Concessional Duty.

to the exporter to submit per Installation Certificate 11.01.2016, CG was imported on 10.11.2015 and installed at the premises place on 02.12.2015.

beyond 31.03.2015.

the firm to approach dated 13.04.2022. RA may

Committee went through the not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request.

46 Inox Wind Limited, Noida, U.P.

HQREPCGPRAPP00154412 AM22 0530166303 dated 16.11.2015 i. request for 1st Block extension. ii. beyond 6 years. iii. Certificate. In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530166303 dated 16.11.2015 under 0% Concessional Duty.

to the exporter to submit

per Installation Certificate 11.01.2016, CG was imported on 01.12.2015 and installed at the premises place on 28.12.2015.

beyond 31.03.2015.

the firm to approach dated 13.04.2022. RA may

Committee went through the not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request. 47 Inox Wind Limited, Noida, U.P.

HQREPCGPRAPP00153194 0530165663 dated 19.08.2015
i. request for 1st Block

through the not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request. 47 Inox Wind Limited, Noida, U.P.

HQREPCGPRAPP00153194 0530165663 dated 19.08.2015
i. request for 1st Block

AM22 extension. ii. beyond 6 years. iii. Certificate. In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530165663 dated 19.08.2015 under 0% Concessional Duty.

to the exporter to submit per Installation certificate 10.10.2015, CG was imported on 10.09.2015 and installed at the premises place on 29.09.2015.

beyond 31.03.2015.

the firm to approach dated 13.04.2022. RA may

Committee went through the not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request. 48 Rocky Woolen Mills, Ludhiana

HQREPCGPRAPP00168509 AM22 3030010746 dated 26.03.2013 Request for regularization and condonation of delay in submission of Installation Certificate in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 3030010746 dated 26.03.2013 under 03% Concessional duty.

The firm has stated that due to unawareness of policy procedure as specified in Para 5.3.1(a) of HBP 2009-14, they had not submitted the installation certificate to RA office within prescribed time period as per policy procedure and hence requesting to allow regularization and condone the procedural lapse against the above license. CGs were installed at their premises on 16.09.2013 vide BOE dated 15.04.2013 up to 05.06.2013 through their Installation certificate dated 17.09.2013 authorized by Chartered Engineer. The firm was

led at their premises on 16.09.2013 vide BOE dated 15.04.2013 up to 05.06.2013 through their Installation certificate dated 17.09.2013 authorized by Chartered Engineer. The firm was

asked whether it’s an excisable unit or a non-excisable unit through a Deficiency Letter and in reply to it the firm has stated that their unit is non-excisable. not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request. 49 Saraj Estates Private Limited, Kolkata

HQREPCGPRAPP00360680 AM22 0230009648 dated 24.07.2014 Request for 1st Block Extension in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0230009648 dated 24.07.2014 under 0% Concessional duty.

couldn’t complete their EO 100% in stimulated time period due to unfavorable market situation of Textiles sector. The firm further stated that they have paid the requisite fees of Rs. 2000 on account of EPCG committee fees. the case and decided to recommend to DG for of Rs. 10,000/-

The above relaxation is also subject to the condition that the proper installation certificate has been

PCG committee fees. the case and decided to recommend to DG for of Rs. 10,000/-

The above relaxation is also subject to the condition that the proper installation certificate has been

submitted within time limits as specified in FTP/HBP.

DGFT.

50 Sunray Apparels Private Limited, Gurugram

HQREPCGPRAPP00358695 AM22 0530160472 dated 04.03.2013 Request for: i. 1st Block Extension ii. EOP Extension for 2 years (8+2 years) In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530160472 dated 04.03.2013 under 03% Concessional duty.

couldn’t complete their EO 100% in stimulated time period due to poor export market conditions, very less demand for embroidered garments and Covid-19 pandemic which resulted in cancelled export orders. the case and decided to recommend to DG for

This shall be subjectto payment of 2% composition fee on duty saved 5.8.3 of HBP 2009- 14 and late fee of Rs. 10,000/-.

(b) Condonation of delay in for 2 years (from 8th year to 10th year) on payment of composition fee or imposition of additional export obligation in terms of Para 5.11 of HBP 2009-14 and late fee

b) Condonation of delay in for 2 years (from 8th year to 10th year) on payment of composition fee or imposition of additional export obligation in terms of Para 5.11 of HBP 2009-14 and late fee

of Rs. 10,000/-.

subjected to the condition that the

DGFT.

51 Sunray Apparels Private Limited, Gurugram

HQREPCGPRAPP00358715 AM22 0530163882 dated 04.12.2014 Request for: i. 1st Block Extension ii. EOP Extension for 2 years (6+2 years) In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530163882 dated 04.12.2014 under 0% Concessional duty.

5.8.3 of HBP 2009- 14 and late fee of Rs. 10,000/-

(b) Condonation of delay in

(from 6 yrs to 8 yrs) on payment of composition fee or imposition of additional export obligation in

DGFT.

52 Endress + Hauser Wetzer Indian Pvt. Ltd., Aurangabad (M.H.)

HQREPCGPRAPP00302154 AM22 0330043779 dated 25.02.2016
Request for condonation for late submission of Installation certificate against EPCG Authorization No. 0330043779 dt. 25.02.2016 under 0% Concessional duty.

As per Installation certificate issued by Office of the Assistance Commissioner of Customs, Aurangabad on 17.04.2018, CGs were imported on 23.02.2016, 13.04.2016, and 15.04.2016, and installed at the premises place on December 2017.

Office of the Assistance Commissioner of Customs, Aurangabad on 17.04.2018, CGs were imported on 23.02.2016, 13.04.2016, and 15.04.2016, and installed at the premises place on December 2017. The applicant has stated that they could not submit installation certificate within stipulated time period. The applicant has further stated that they applied for EODC on 28.12.2018 against above authorization. In this regard, RA, Mumbai issued a D/L dated 18.03.2019 informing the applicant that the installation certificates submitted beyond 18 months of installation of CG.

submission of installation certificate. RA to verify that no ECA/DRI/Customs action is pending.

DGFT.

53 Jainsons Creations,Ludhiana

HQREPCGPRAPP00173758 AM22 3030011055 dated 27.05.2013 Request for : i. Second Extension in EOP for 1 year i.e. beyond (6+2 years) ii. Delay in submission of installation certificate In respect of EPCG authorization No. 3030011055 dated 27.05.2013 under 0% Concessional Duty.

The applicant has stated that they have already completed export
obligation 77%
for USD.20305.00
out
of
USD.26330 and
Export obligation has become short by only US$ 6025.91. Due to Covid- 19 virus, they could not complete balance export obligation.

77%
for USD.20305.00
out
of
USD.26330 and
Export obligation has become short by only US$ 6025.91. Due to Covid- 19 virus, they could not complete balance export obligation.
They need EOP extension for more one year to complete export obligation. They have already got overall extension for first block and 2nd block up to 26.05.2021.
The applicant has further submitted that due to oversight mistake, they could not submit installation certificate. As per installation certificate dated NIL issued by Chartered Engineer the capital goods have been import vide BOE dated 26.07.2013 and installed on 15.08.2013. In respect of the 1st request: The Committee went through the

submitted any cogent of request for EO extension from 8th to 10th year and accordingly, the committee decided to reject the request of the applicant.

In respect of the 2nd request: The Committee went through the statements made by the applicant and noted that the applicant has not submitted any cogent reason/justification in support of any genuine hardship faced by them. Accordingly, the request.

54 Jainsons Creations,Ludhiana

HQREPCGPRAPP00173756 AM22 3030011983 dated 21.01.2014 Request for condonation of delay in submission of installation certificate in respect of EPCG authorization No. 3030011983 dated 21.01.2014 under 0% Concessional duty.

983 dated 21.01.2014 Request for condonation of delay in submission of installation certificate in respect of EPCG authorization No. 3030011983 dated 21.01.2014 under 0% Concessional duty.

The applicant has stated that they have already got overall extension up to 20.01.2022 and submitted that due to oversight mistake, they could not submit installation certificate. As per installation certificate dated NIL issued by Chartered Engineer the capital goods have been import vide BOE dated 21.01.2014 and installed on 15.02.2014.

not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request.

55 Perfect Writing Instruments Private Limited, Guwahati

HQREPCGPRAPP00197901 AM22 1430000058 dated 27.01.2011 Request for second EOP extension beyond (8+2 years) in respect of EPCG authorization No. 1430000058 dated 27.01.2011 under 03% Concessional Duty.

The applicant has stated that they had applied along with proof of deposit of 50% duty saved proportionate to unfulfilled EO, for second EOP extension to RA Guwahati. The RA Guwahati vide Rejection Letter dated 19.04.2021 has rejected the EOP extension request and cited two reasons for rejection - a) That EOP can be extended only upon payment of 50% duty saved proportionate to unfulfilled EO and not by payment of 2% composition fees, and b) That supplies done to your own AA cannot be covered under deemed exports.

ly upon payment of 50% duty saved proportionate to unfulfilled EO and not by payment of 2% composition fees, and b) That supplies done to your own AA cannot be covered under deemed exports.

The firm stated with regard to second reason for rejection that supplies claimed as Deemed Exports in their application are supplies to AA holder against invalidation of AA. These supplies were made to the warehouse of AA holder from their factory in Assam and were denominated in Indian Rupees. As such, these supplies are clearly covered under Para 8.2(a) of FTP 2009-2014. Also, Para 5.5(g) of the FTP 2009-2014 specifically mentions that deemed exports specified in Para 8.2(a) shall count "towards fulfillment of export obligation, along with usual benefits available under

paragraph 8.3 of FTP".

the case and decided to recommend to DG for FTP, 2015-20 to allow

condonation for delay in approaching RA for second extension in EOP (10th year to 12th year) with a condition that 50% of duty payable in proportion to the unfulfilled EO is paid by the authorization holder to custom authorities in terms of provisions contained in Para 5.11 (b) of HBP 2009-14.

DGFT.

56 Autotech Non-Wovens Private Limited, Surat

HQRPRCAPPLY00215047A M22 5230021079 dated 17.06.2016 Request for allowing fulfillment of EO by export of other goods manufactured by same company or group company in respect of EPCG authorization No. 5230021079 dated 17.06.2016 under 0% Concessional Duty.

The applicant has stated that they have invested in greenfield venture in FY 2012-13 and has established local market share (50% of market share in Automotive headliner fabric and 20%-25% in industrial air filtration fabric). Company has increased its sales and has received many requirements from USA, Brazil, UK and done export business but they are not able to achieve growth in Export business as compared to Local market. Covid-19 has also adversely impacted on export business.
The applicant has requested for allowing export obligation to be fulfilled by exports of other goods manufactured by same company or group company. Their group

ly impacted on export business.
The applicant has requested for allowing export obligation to be fulfilled by exports of other goods manufactured by same company or group company. Their group

company Shahlon Silk Industries limited is a 2 Star Export House. They are exporting polyester fabrics and polyester yarns since many years. We request you to give approval for export of other product under EPCG. This will be a great support to MSME unit. Any policy relaxation will allow them to produce and process new line of products which results in increase in productivity and results in foreign exchange inflow in India. not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request.

57 Jadhao Layland Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur

HQREPCGPRAPP00316096 AM22 5030000413 dated

23.09.2013
Request for: i. Extension of 1st Block ii. EOP Extension for two years i.e. 6+2 years In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 5030000413
dt.
23.09.2013 under 0% Concessional duty.

neither fulfill 50% EO in the 1st Block nor 50% EO in the 2nd Block within the stipulated time period i.e. 6 years due to sudden financial crunch & slow down in international market and some technical issue with machinery. The firm has further stated that now they have new export orders. Therefore, the firm has requested for extension of 1st Block and EOP for two years in order to fulfill their EO against the above Authorization.

r stated that now they have new export orders. Therefore, the firm has requested for extension of 1st Block and EOP for two years in order to fulfill their EO against the above Authorization.

the case and decided to recommend to DG for

5.8.3 of HBP 2009- 14 and late fee of Rs. 10,000/-.

(b) Condonation of delay in (from 6 yrs to 8 yrs) on payment of composition fee or imposition of additional export obligation in

DGFT.

58 Jadhao Layland Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur

HQREPCGPRAPP00318442 AM22 5030000361 dated 05.06.2013
Request for: i. Extension of 1st Block ii. EOP Extension for two years i.e. 6+2 years In respect of EPCG

, Nagpur

HQREPCGPRAPP00318442 AM22 5030000361 dated 05.06.2013
Request for: i. Extension of 1st Block ii. EOP Extension for two years i.e. 6+2 years In respect of EPCG

Authorization No. 5030000361 dt. 05.06.2013 u nder 0% Concessional duty.

the case and decided to recommend to DG for

of Rs. 10,000/-

(b) Condonation of delay in (from 6 yrs to 8 yrs) on payment of composition fee or imposition of additional export obligation in

subject to the following conditions:- (a) The proper installation certificate has been submitted

s) on payment of composition fee or imposition of additional export obligation in

subject to the following conditions:- (a) The proper installation certificate has been submitted

within time limits as specified, and (b) The payment of balance duties of Customs plus interest on unfulfilled EO at the end of 8th year, since the extended EOP (from 6th to 8th year) has already expired.

DGFT.

59 Jadhao Layland Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur

HQREPCGPRAPP00318494 AM22 5030000387 dated

16.08.2013
Request for: i. Extension of 1st Block ii. EOP Extension for two years i.e. 6+2 years In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 5030000387 dt. 16.08.2013 u nder 0% Concessional duty.

the case and decided to recommend to DG for

the firm has requested for extension of 1st Block and EOP for two years in order to fulfill their EO against the above Authorization.

the case and decided to recommend to DG for

of Rs. 10,000/-

(b) Condonation of delay in (from 6 yrs to 8 yrs) on payment of composition fee or imposition of additional export obligation in

DGFT.

60 Jadhao Layland Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur

HQREPCGPRAPP00318384 AM22 5030000350 dated 29.04.2013
Request for: i. Extension of 1st Block ii. EOP Extension for two years i.e. 6+2 years In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 5030000350 dt. 29.04.2013
under 0% Concessional duty.

neither fulfill 50% EO in the 1st Block nor 50% EO in the 2nd Block within the stipulated time period i.e. 6 years due to sudden financial crunch & slow down in international market and

ty.

neither fulfill 50% EO in the 1st Block nor 50% EO in the 2nd Block within the stipulated time period i.e. 6 years due to sudden financial crunch & slow down in international market and

some technical issue with machinery. The firm has further stated that now they have new export orders. Therefore, the firm has requested for extension of 1st Block and EOP for two years in order to fulfill their EO against the above Authorization.

the case and decided to recommend to DG for

of Rs. 10,000/-

(b) Condonation of delay in (from 6 yrs to 8 yrs) on payment of composition fee or imposition of additional export obligation in

as specified, and (b) The payment of balance duties of Customs plus interest on unfulfilled EO at the end of 8th year, since the extended EOP (from 6th to 8th year) has already expired.

DGFT.

61 Michelin India Private Limited, Tamil Nadu

HQREPCGPRAPP00130134 AM22 0430015569 dated. 11.03.2016 Request for condonation of delay in installation of Capital Goods under EPCG Scheme against EPCG Authorization No- 0430015569 dated. 11.03.2016
under 0% Concessional duty.

The firm has stated that they filed an application on May 20, 2020 with the RA, Chennai and sought a Redemption/ EODC as they had fulfilled 75% of Specific EO in half or less than half of the EOP and 100% of Average EO in less than half the original EOP. However the firm received a Deficiency Letter from the RA Chennai affirming that Items imported were installed after a period of 24 months, and directed them to approach the EPCG Committee for condonation. The firm has stated the following reasons in Delay in Installation of capital Goods:-

A set of equipment were imported from France and were received within the validity period of 18 issue of the said license. The impugned capital goods were installed at their factory premises on June 18,

They obtained a certificate issued by a Chartered Engineer and the same was submitted to the RA Chennai. As per Chartered Engineer issued Installation Certificate dated 28.06.2018, machinery was installed at firms premises on 18.06.2018 with BOE No. 5234259 dated

bmitted to the RA Chennai. As per Chartered Engineer issued Installation Certificate dated 28.06.2018, machinery was installed at firms premises on 18.06.2018 with BOE No. 5234259 dated

12.05.2016. 2. The firm had also remitted the penalty fee amount of INR 5,000/- for the delayed submission of installation certificate vide their letter January 17, 2020. 3. The firm further states that capital goods could not be installed within the permitted time and was subsequently installed on 18th June 2018. not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request.

62 Livguard Batteries Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon

HQREPCGPRAPP00318640 AM22 0530172455 dated 18.06.2018 Request for condonation for late submission of Installation certificate against EPCG Authorization No. 0530172455 dt. 18.06.2018 under 0% Concessional duty.

As per Installation certificate issued by Central Excise on 26.11.2018, CG was imported on 21.07.2018 and installed at the premises place on 30.09.2018. The firm has stated that they could not submit installation certificate to CLA, New Delhi within 18 months by mistake. In this regard, CLA, New Delhi issued a D/L dated 05.01.2022 informing the applicant that the installation certificates submitted as Para 5.04 of HBP and they were advised to approach EPCG Committee for condonation.

i issued a D/L dated 05.01.2022 informing the applicant that the installation certificates submitted as Para 5.04 of HBP and they were advised to approach EPCG Committee for condonation.

the case and decided to recommend to DG for relaxation under Para 2.58 of FTP 2015-20 to allow condonation of delay in submission of installation certificate, subject to payment of composition fee of Rs. 5000/- and submission of installation certificate. RA to verify that no ECA/DRI/Customs action is pending.

DGFT.

63 Livguard Batteries Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon

HQREPCGPRAPP00318636 AM22 0530171961 dated 13.03.2018
Request for condonation for late submission of Installation certificate against EPCG Authorization No. 0530171961 dt. 13.03.2018 under 0% Concessional duty.

As per Installation certificate issued by Central Excise on 26.11.2018, CGs were imported on 18.08.2018, 20.03.2018 and 29.03.2018, and installed at the premises place on 31.08.2018 and 30.09.2018. The firm has stated that they could not submit installation certificate to CLA, New Delhi within 18 months by mistake. In this regard, CLA, New Delhi issued a D/L dated 05.01.2022 informing the applicant that the installation certificates submitted as Para 5.04 of HBP and they were advised to approach EPCG Committee for condonation.

hi issued a D/L dated 05.01.2022 informing the applicant that the installation certificates submitted as Para 5.04 of HBP and they were advised to approach EPCG Committee for condonation. the case and decided to recommend to DG for relaxation under Para 2.58 of FTP 2015-20 to allow condonation of delay in submission of installation certificate, subject to payment of composition fee of Rs. 5000/- and

submission of installation certificate. RA to verify that no ECA/DRI/Customs action is pending.

DGFT.

Enviro Knitting, Kolkata

HQREPCGPRAPP00299998 AM22 0230003575 dated 29.08.2008 for two years i.e. 8+2 years in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0230003575 dt. 29.08.2008 under 3% Concessional duty.

not fulfill 100% EO within the stipulated time period i.e. 8 years due to the global economic recession slowdown. The firm has requested for extension of EOP for two years after payment of composition fee in order to license.

the case and decided to recommend to DG for FTP 2015-20 to allow condonation of delay in approaching RA for EOP extension for 2 years (from 8th year to 10th year) on payment of composition fee or imposition of additional export obligation in terms of Para 5.11 of HBP 2004- 09 and late fee of Rs. 10,000/-.

as specified and payment of balance CD + Interest on un- fulfilled EO at the end of as extended EOP has already
expired in FTP/HBP DGFT.

11 of HBP 2004- 09 and late fee of Rs. 10,000/-.

as specified and payment of balance CD + Interest on un- fulfilled EO at the end of as extended EOP has already
expired in FTP/HBP DGFT.

65 Enviro Knitting, Kolkata

HQREPCGPRAPP00299988 AM22 0230003575 dated 29.08.2008 Request for condonation of 1st Block in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0230003575 dt. 29.08.2008 under 3% Concessional duty.

not fulfill 50% EO in the 1st Block i.e. 6 years due to the global economic recession slowdown. The firm has requested for condonation of 1st Block EO after payment of composition fee in order to license.

the case and decided to recommend to DG for in terms of the provisions of HBP 2004-09 and late fee of Rs. 10,000/-.

subject to the following conditions:-

(a) The proper installation certificate has been submitted within time limits as specified, and (b) The payment of balance duties of Customs plus interest on unfulfilled EO at end of extended EO, since the EO period has already expired.

ubmitted within time limits as specified, and (b) The payment of balance duties of Customs plus interest on unfulfilled EO at end of extended EO, since the EO period has already expired.

DGFT.

66 Sree Bhargavi Agro Tech, Andhra Pradesh

HQREPCGPRAPP00140746 AM22 2530000338 dated 08.01.2015
Request for extension of EOP for 2 years i.e. 6+2 years in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 2530000338 dt.
08.01.2015 under 0% Concessional duty. As per the ANF-2D form, the firm has stated that they could not apply for an extension of Block- wise and EOP within the stipulated time period i.e. 90 days due to being unaware of the Policy Provisions. The firm has not furnished any justification with regard to their request and the request is not clear i.e. whether to apply for an extension of Block-wise or extension of EOP. We may request the firm to furnish the details, justification of the request, and related documents to enable this office to process the case further.
Earlier the case was considered in the 8th EPCG Committee Meeting dated 10.11.2021 and it was decided to defer the case and a report being called from RA, Pondicherry. the case and decided to recommend to DG for FTP, 2015-20 to allow Condonation of delay in approaching RA for EOP extension for 2 years (from 6 yrs to 8 yrs) on payment of composition fee or imposition of additional export obligation in

to allow Condonation of delay in approaching RA for EOP extension for 2 years (from 6 yrs to 8 yrs) on payment of composition fee or imposition of additional export obligation in

DGFT. 67 L&T Special Steels and Heavy Forgings Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

HQRPRCAPPLY00272564A M22 0330026708 dated 28.07.2010
for 6 months up to 30.06.2022 in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0330026708 dt. 28.07.2010
under 0% Concessional duty.

The applicant has stated that their company (L&T Special Steels and Heavy Forgings Pvt. Ltd.) is a strategic Joint Venture of M/s. Larsen & Toubro Ltd. and M/s. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) (Government of India Undertaking) to cater Indian Nuclear Program. The applicant has also stated that the company had secured a contract from M/s. NPCIL to supply critical forgings to the notified Nuclear Plants and accordingly had already fulfilled 42.31% of EO till date. However due to outbreak of corona pandemic in Feb 2019 and its consequential effect and restrictions since then, the operation of their factory, which is located in Surat, Gujarat, one of the most effected cities, got badly affected. Further during second wave due to shortage of oxygen supplies, the state and union government had restricted the industrial supply of oxygen in their factory, which had stalled the manufacturing operation for few months. In this circumstance the applicant has requested for extension of EOP for 6 months in order to fulfill their EO against the above Authorization.

d the manufacturing operation for few months. In this circumstance the applicant has requested for extension of EOP for 6 months in order to fulfill their EO against the above Authorization.
As per ANF-2D, the license of the

firm was valid up to 31.12.2021. submitted any cogent of request for EO extension beyond 8th year and accordingly, the Committee decided to reject the request of the applicant. 68 B S Rice Mills, Taran

HQRPRCAPPLY00169401A M22 1230001240 dated 27.11.2014 Request for EOP Extension for 6+2 years in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 1230001240 dated 27.11.2014 under 0% Concessional Duty.

The applicant has stated that they got issue EPCG License No. 1230001240 dated 27.11.2014. The said license was for Export Obligation Period of 6 years. The Export Obligation period expired on 26.11.2020. Due to Covid-19 situation they could not export the rice or apply for extension of Export Obligation period. Now after 90 days the DGFT portal is not accepting application for extension of export obligation period. The applicant has submitted that they are hopeful to fulfill the export obligation before 26.11.2022.
the case and decided to recommend to DG for FTP, 2015-20 to allow Condonation of delay in approaching RA for EOP extension for 2 years (from 6 yrs to 8 yrs) on payment of composition fee or imposition of additional export obligation in

0 to allow Condonation of delay in approaching RA for EOP extension for 2 years (from 6 yrs to 8 yrs) on payment of composition fee or imposition of additional export obligation in

DGFT.

69 Paramount ApparelSourcing, Faridabad

HQRPRCAPPLY00293830A M22 0530164453 dated 26.02.2015 Request for Condonation for delay in submission of Installation Certificate in respect of EPCG Authorization No.
0530164453
dated 26.02.2015 under

0% Concessional duty.

couldn’t submit Installation Certificate in stimulated time due to less awareness about the policy. However the firm further stated that they have completed their exports proceeds as per their EO. As per Installation Certificate installed by the firm, machinery was installed in the firm’s factory on 02.04.2015 with BOE No. 8663779 dated 10.03.2015. not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request.

70 Siddhivinayak Ginning Pressing, Maharashtra

HQREPCGPRAPP00334403 AM22 0330033083 dated 04.07.2012 Request for 1st Block EOP Extension in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0330033083 dated 04.07.2012 under 03% Concessional duty.

not obtain Block-wise Extension within time due to lack of procedural awareness. The firm further stated that they have fulfilled their EO 100%. The firm stated that they received a deficiency letter during submission of EODC application regarding Block-wise Extension. The firm has requested for Block- wise Extension and condoning the policy provision for delay in submission of Block-wise Extension application. the case and decided to recommend to DG for of Rs. 10,000/-

DGFT.

71 Mikrotek Machines Ltd., Bangalore

HQREPCGPRAPP00321458 AM22 i. 0730014271 dated
05.03.2015 ii. 0730012801 dated
23.10.2013
Request for acceptance of installation certificate issued by Chartered Engineer instead of Central Excise in respect of EPCG License Nos. 0730014271 dt. 05.03.2015 and 0730012801dt. 23.10.2013 under 0% Concessional duty.

The firm has stated that they had

red Engineer instead of Central Excise in respect of EPCG License Nos. 0730014271 dt. 05.03.2015 and 0730012801dt. 23.10.2013 under 0% Concessional duty.

The firm has stated that they had

imported Laser System for material processing against the Bill of Entry no. 0003292 dated 31.12.2013 and 0001603 dated 29.04.2015 against the EPCG authorization nos. 0730012801 dt. 23.10.2013 and 0730014271 dt. 05.03.2015 and installed the machinery in their factory on 11.01.2014 and 05.05.2015 respectively. The firm has further stated that they had installed the capital goods within 6 months from the date of import and obtained the installation certificate from the Charted Engineer. Inadvertently they had not obtained the installation certificate from the Jurisdictional Central Excise Authority at the time of import of capital goods.

not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request.

72 Bake Bihari Agrotech Projects Pvt. Ltd., Malda (West Bengal)

HQREPCGPRAPP00338469 AM22 0230009809 dated 30.09.2014
for two years up to 31.12.2023 in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0230009809 dt. 30.09.2014 u nder 0% Concessional duty.

not fulfill 100% EO within the extended time period i.e. 7 years (31.12.2021) due to the unfavorable market situation. Therefore, the firm has requested for extension of EOP for two years i.e. up to 31.12.2023 in order to fulfill their EO against the above authorization.

favorable market situation. Therefore, the firm has requested for extension of EOP for two years i.e. up to 31.12.2023 in order to fulfill their EO against the above authorization.

the case and decided to defer the case for further examination.

73 Manish & Associates, Chhattisgarh

HQREPCGPRAPP00337641 AM22 6330000090 dated 29.06.2012 Request for extension of 1st Block in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 6330000090 dt. 29.06.2012 under 03% Concessional duty.

The firm has stated that they have fulfilled export obligation and applied for EODC. Due to lack of policy awareness, they have not taken Block-wise extension. RA, Nagpur vide D/L dated 17.12.2021 advised the firm to regularize the 1st Block extension.
Therefore, the firm has requested for extension of 1st Block after payment of composition fee in order to obtain EODC against the above authorization.

the case and decided to recommend to DG for of Rs. 10,000/-

DGFT.

nsion of 1st Block after payment of composition fee in order to obtain EODC against the above authorization.

the case and decided to recommend to DG for of Rs. 10,000/-

DGFT.

74 VDR Metals Inc, Gandhinagar

HQREPCGPRAPP00337768 AM22 0830005614 dated 27.06.2013 Request for 4 years EOP Extension up to 26.06.2023 i.e. 6+2+2 years in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0830005614 dated 27.06.2013 under 0% Concessional duty.

couldn’t fulfill their EO 100% in stimulated time due to unavoidable circumstances and financial problems as their unit was closed for 4-5 years’ time period. The firm further stated that they have settled and started with their manufacturing in the unit since the past 2-3 years with some foreign buyers and export orders. submitted any cogent of request for EO extension from 6th to 10th year and accordingly, the Committee decided to reject the request of the applicant. 75 Challenger Knitting Mills, Kolkata

HQREPCGPRAPP00334657 AM22 0230010116 dated 09.02.2015 Request for extension of 1st Block in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0230010116 dt. 09.02.2015 under 0% Concessional duty.

not fulfill 50% EO in the 1st Block i.e. 4 years due unfavorable market situations of the Textiles sector. The firm has requested for extension of 1st Block with composition fee in order to authorization.
the case and decided to recommend to DG for

et situations of the Textiles sector. The firm has requested for extension of 1st Block with composition fee in order to authorization.
the case and decided to recommend to DG for

in block-wise EOP (4th to 6th year), as the firm could not apply to RA within the prescribed time period. This shall be subject to payment of 2% composition fee 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 2009-14 and late fee of Rs. 10,000/-. DGFT. 76 Nobel Hygiene
Private Limited, Mumbai

HQREPCGPRAPP00337805 AM22 0330036944 dated 01.10.2013 Request for second EOP Extension for 2 years i.e. beyond (6+2 years) in respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0330036944 dated 01.10.2013 under 0% Concessional duty.

The firm has stated that they had availed 1st Block extension up to 30.09.2019 and 1st EOP Extension from 6 years to 8 years. The firm further stated that they couldn’t fulfill their EO 100% in stimulated time period due to negative effects of Covid-19 pandemic like global logistics chaos and failure of export goals of the firm. The firm has stated that they have opened new production unit with increased capacity to fulfill EO and is working on brand building and advertisements for overall growth. As per license amendment sheet, firm has availed EOP Extension from 6th to 8th year.

eased capacity to fulfill EO and is working on brand building and advertisements for overall growth. As per license amendment sheet, firm has availed EOP Extension from 6th to 8th year.

submitted any cogent of request for EO extension from 8th to 10th year and accordingly, the Committee decided to reject the request of the applicant. 77 Sunray Globaltex Private Limited, Gurugram

HQREPCGPRAPP00352394 AM22 0530164599 dated 20.03.2015 Request for: i. Block wise Extension ii. 2 years EOP Extension for 6+2 years In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530164599 dated 20.03.2015 under 0% Concessional duty.

The firm stated that they couldn’t fulfill their EO 100% in stimulated time period due to poor export market conditions and reduced demand of embroidered garments. The firm further stated that their export orders got cancelled due to Covid-19. the case and decided to recommend to DG for

5.8.3 of HBP 2009- 14 and late fee of Rs. 10,000/-

(b)Condonation of delay in (from 6 yrs to 8 yrs) on payment

elled due to Covid-19. the case and decided to recommend to DG for

5.8.3 of HBP 2009- 14 and late fee of Rs. 10,000/-

(b)Condonation of delay in (from 6 yrs to 8 yrs) on payment

of composition fee or imposition of additional export obligation in

DGFT.

78 Prism Offset Private Limited, Noida

HQREPCGPRAPP00366715 AM22 0530165082 dated 05.06.2015 Request for- i. Block wise Extension ii. 2 Years EOP Extension i.e. 6+2 years iii. Condonation for late Certificate In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 0530165082 dated 05.06.2015 under 0% Concessional duty.
couldn’t complete their EO 100% in 1st Block under stimulated time period due to absence of export orders and difficulties in securing export orders due to recession and fluctuation rates of products in the market. The firm stated that they couldn’t fulfill their EO 100% in stimulated time period due to unfavorable market conditions, financial constraints and non- receipt of export orders due to Covid-19 pandemic. The firm further stated that they could not apply to RA within stimulated time period for Block-wise and EOP Extension due to unawareness of Policy procedures. The firm has also stated that they are seeking relaxation in

could not apply to RA within stimulated time period for Block-wise and EOP Extension due to unawareness of Policy procedures. The firm has also stated that they are seeking relaxation in

procedural lapse of delay in submission of Installation Certificate. The firm mentioned that CG was installed and IC was obtained within time period. The firm has not submitted a copy of subject Installation Certificate. In respect of the 1st and 2nd request:

request of the firm is for EOP extension in respect of EPCG authorization issued beyond 31.03.2015.

the firm to approach request for EOP extension in terms of provision of Public Notice No. 3/2015-20 dated 13.04.2022. RA may examine the request on merit.

In respect of the 3rd request: The Committee went through the not submitted any cogent them. Accordingly, the request.

79 Jadhao Layland Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur

HQREPCGPRAPP00316009 AM22 5030000319 dated 31.12.2012 Request for: i. 1st Block extension ii. EOP Extension for two years i.e. 8+2 years In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 5030000319 dt. 31.12.2012 under 03% Concessional duty

reg. neither fulfill 50% EO in the

k extension ii. EOP Extension for two years i.e. 8+2 years In respect of EPCG Authorization No. 5030000319 dt. 31.12.2012 under 03% Concessional duty

reg. neither fulfill 50% EO in the

1st Block nor 50% EO in the 2nd Block within the stipulated time period i.e. 8 years due to sudden financial crunch & slow down in international market and some technical issue with machinery. The firm has further stated that now they have new export orders. Therefore, the firm has requested for extension of 1st Block and EOP for two years in order to fulfill their EO against the above Authorization.
the case and decided to recommend to DG for

5.8.3 of HBP 2009- 14 and late fee of Rs. 10,000/-.

(b)Condonation of delay in for 2 years (from 8th year to 10th year) on payment of composition fee or imposition of additional export obligation in terms of Para 5.11 of HBP 2009-14 and late fee of Rs. 10,000/-.

The above relaxation is also subject to the condition that the proper installation certificate has been submitted within time limits as specified in FTP/HBP.

DGFT.

fee of Rs. 10,000/-.

The above relaxation is also subject to the condition that the proper installation certificate has been submitted within time limits as specified in FTP/HBP.

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. 01/36/218/11/AM-23/EPCG]

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