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DlRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE (DES-II SECTION) MINUTES OF THE NORMS COMMITTEE-II MEETING NO.NC/2/MEET/Jan1202223/21(Omine Cases) DATED 07.02.2023 Please Note i. For information of exporters, Norms Committee-II handles all cases pertaining to fixation/ratification of norms for Export Products falling under ITC (HS) Chapter 72 to 76, 78 to 80 & 85. Communications in respect of cases/pertaining to NC-II may be sent to email address: nc2.dgft@nic.in ii. In certain cases the decision of the Norms Committee refers to the Recommendations/ Observations/Deficiencies received from the concerned Technical Authority. Wherever applicable, a scanned copy of such document has been placed at the end of the Minutes, in running serial orders. The concerned applicant/company may go through the same and respond accordingly. iii. The Norms Committee has taken decision only with respect to technical aspect/wastage norms. While redeeming the applications, RAs should check that the applicant has fulfilled all requirements as prescribed in policy/procedure including those in Policy Circulars issued from time to time or any other provisions under FTP/HBP for EODC. iv. Wherever the Committee has fixed Norms, the concerned RA may ensure that AA is issued on the wastages/consumption as ratified by the Committee or as per wastages claimed in the application, whichever is less. Meeting No.

e has fixed Norms, the concerned RA may ensure that AA is issued on the wastages/consumption as ratified by the Committee or as per wastages claimed in the application, whichever is less. Meeting No. NC/2IMEET/Jan/202223/2l (Offline Cases) of Norms Committee-II for the year 2022-23 held on 07.02.2023 under the Chairmanship of Shri Akash Taneja, Additional Director General of Foreign Trade to consider the following applications for ratification of norms in respect of Advance Authorizations under Duty Exemption Scheme (Chapter-4) of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20. The following members were present in the meeting:- Sl. No. Name & Designation Department 1. Shri R. K. Jaiswal, D.O. DHI 2. Shri S. K. Jain, Consultant DPIIT 3. Dr K. K. Soundra Pandian, Scientist 'E' MeitY 4. Shri Rahul Bhardwaj, AD MSME 5. Shri V.C. Agarwal, Consultant (TEC-3) DGFT 6. Shri S.K. Bhatnagar, Consultant (SKB) DGFT 7. Shri Shaish Kumar, Consultant (TEC-I) DGFT In attendance 1. Shri Santosh Kumar Dubey, Dy. DGFT DGFT ~ I antosh Kumar Dubey '3"<J '1elf.l~"I4> ~ ~ Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade r~'~ '161f.l~"'1I<i14 . . Qirpj;t.orAt9.~.QR.1}l1 of Foreign Trade 1I MEETING NUMBER: NC/2/MEET/Jan/202223/21 (Omme Cases) MEETING DYb8ptt. of Commerce . ~-qct Ministry of Commerce & Industry ">iT'«f ~ IGov!. of India ~~."'I!f~ Udyog Shawan, New Deihl Minutes of the cases discussed in the meeting are as under:

ases) MEETING DYb8ptt. of Commerce . ~-qct Ministry of Commerce & Industry ">iT'«f ~ IGov!. of India ~~."'I!f~ Udyog Shawan, New Deihl Minutes of the cases discussed in the meeting are as under:

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Sl. No. Applicant's Name / AA No. HQ/RA File No. Case History Decision Status M-1

NASH INDUSTRI ES (I) PRIVATE LIMITED, BENGALU RU 01/80/162/00 302/AM18/ 1/11/2015:E OU:CSEZ/1 476/ DC, CSEZ vide letter dated 03.11.2017, followed by representation dated 29.03.2018 from the applicant, had requested for fixation of scrap/wastage norms for the manufacture and export of Sheet Metal Pressed Components made of iron and steel, copper, brass and such other metals/alloys. The matter was considered in M. No. 01/81 dated 10.04.2019 and on the advice of Consultant (TEC-3), some information was sought from the applicant via email dated 25.05.2019 followed by reminder on 12.07.2019. The email reply dated 13.11.2019 was referred to Consultant (TEC-3) via email dated 14.11.2019. The case was considered in M. No. 20/81 dt. 08.01.2020. The Committee noted that the written comments dated 01.01.2020 of Consultant (TEC- 3) as under: 1. Nash Industries, an EOU, had requested for fixation of wastage norms for export product ‘sheet metal pressed components for UPS & other industrial use’. 2.

.2020 of Consultant (TEC- 3) as under: 1. Nash Industries, an EOU, had requested for fixation of wastage norms for export product ‘sheet metal pressed components for UPS & other industrial use’. 2. Applicant has informed that they are manufacturing 1000 parts & components & have submitted some details for 6 components. 3. Components are manufactured from iron & steel, Cu & Al sheets. 4. Wastages claimed is in the range of 38% to 50% which is average of vide range of 1.5% to 98.4% 5. As range of wastage is very wide and number of components very large, it is not possible to work out wastage of every component. In view of the above, the Committee decided to call the applicant for PH. As per NC decision, an email dated 25.02.2020 was sent to the applicant to attend PH on 04.03.2020. The case was considered in M. No. 22/81 dt. 19.02.2020 as per agenda and noted that the applicant vide email dated 28.02.2020 has sought another date for personal hearing on behalf of the applicant. Therefore, the Committee decided to give one more opportunity to the applicant for personal hearing to explain the case before Norms Committee. During personal hearing held in Meeting No. 05/81 on 28.07.2020, applicant’s representatives asked to furnish following information: 1. To submit details by making subgroup of items manufactured in the limited range of wastages as there is wide variation in the wastage of items manufactured i.e., 1.5% to 98.40%. D/L was sent to the applicant on 22.09.2020. The case was considered in M. No.

the limited range of wastages as there is wide variation in the wastage of items manufactured i.e., 1.5% to 98.40%. D/L was sent to the applicant on 22.09.2020. The case was considered in M. No. 8/81 dated 29.09.2020 and decided to grant last opportunity to the applicant to furnish the requisite information. The applicant's reply dated 03.11.2020 was sent to Consultant (TEC-3) via email on 10.11.2020. The case was considered in M. No. 11/81-ALC2/2020 dated 24.11.2020 (Held on 01.12.2020) and decided to remind Consultant (TEC-3) for expediting the comments. Reminder issued to Consultant (TEC-3) on 11.01.2021.
The case was discussed in M. No. 01/81 dated 21.05.2021 and the Committee noted that Consultant (TEC-3) via email dated 11.02.2021 had requested for the hardcopy of the original application. Therefore, the Committee decided to ask the applicant to submit the same. The applicant’s reply was received on 27.07.2021 and the same was forwarded to Consultant (TEC-3) on 10.08.2021.
The case was discussed in M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jul/202122/2 (Offline Cases) dated 03.09.2021 and the Committee noted that Consultant (TEC-3) via email dated 02.09.2021 had requested for physical file along with hard copy applicant’s reply of the case. Therefore, the Committee decided to send the same to Consultant (TEC-3) for examination of the case. A letter was issued to the The Committee considered the case as per agenda and directed the Special Committee to submit its report as decided in the meeting dated 21.10.2022.

Deferred

. A letter was issued to the The Committee considered the case as per agenda and directed the Special Committee to submit its report as decided in the meeting dated 21.10.2022.

Deferred

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applicant for all relevant documents on 18.10.2021. The case was discussed in the M. No. 07/81 (Offline Cases) dated 16.11.2021 and the Committee noted that the information from the applicant is yet to be received. However, the Committee decided to refer the matter to DPIIT for examination & comments as per advice of Consultant (TEC-3). The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jan/202122/8 dated 03.02.2022 and the Committee noted the comments of DPIIT vide U.O. No. P-47014/37/2021-TSW dated 31.12.2021 wherein DPIIT has requested to send a copy of ad-hoc scarp norms fixed by DC, CSEZ, Bangalore and copy of DL along with reply raised by Consultant (TEC-3). As per NC decision, a DL was issued to the applicant. The applicant’s reply and relevant documents was sent to DPIIT on 14.03.2022 for examination of the case.
The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Mar/202122/11 (Offline Cases) dated 30.03.2022 and the Committee decided to wait for the comments from TE.
The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jun/202223/8 (Offline Cases) dated 27.07.2022 and the Committee decided to remind the TE, DPIIT for expediting the comments.

r the comments from TE.
The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jun/202223/8 (Offline Cases) dated 27.07.2022 and the Committee decided to remind the TE, DPIIT for expediting the comments. As per NC decision, the reminders were issued to DPIIT on 05.07.2022, 05.09.2022 & 06.10.2022 for expediting the comments. The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Oct/202223/14 (Offline Cases) dated 21.10.2022 and the Committee noted the comments given by DPIIT vide U.O. No. P-47014/37/2021-TSW dated 10.10.2022. The matter was deliberated in the meeting and the Committee decided to constitute a Special Committee as per advice of TE, for fixation of wastage norms for disposal of scrap by EOUs as in such cases involving a large number of components/item (s) of manufacturing. The Special Committee shall consist with TE, DPIIT, Consultant (TEC-3), Consultant (SKB) and DDG (SKD). The Special Committee shall visit the site, if required and submit its report within 4 weeks of time. The Special Committee shall also examine and advise in respect of all other similar cases pending for fixation of wastage norms for disposal of scrap arising out from production process by EOUs/SEZ units.

The case was last discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Dec/202223/18 (Offline Cases) dated 19.12.2022 and the Committee directed the Special Committee to submit its report in this matter.

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Lubi Electricals Limited, Ahmedabad

• Referred by DC, KASEZ 01/81/061/00 022/AM18/ KASEZ/100 %EOU/II/96 9/00-01/ KASEZ, vide letter No.

mmittee to submit its report in this matter.

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Lubi Electricals Limited, Ahmedabad

• Referred by DC, KASEZ 01/81/061/00 022/AM18/ KASEZ/100 %EOU/II/96 9/00-01/ KASEZ, vide letter No. KASEZ/100%EOU /II/969/00-01/6116 dated 27.09.2017 forwarded a copy of application for fixation of scrap/wastage norms on regular basis for manufacture and export of Industrial Valves and Industrial Valve Parts. The DC stated that the wastage norms had been fixed on ad-hoc basis up to 31.03.2003 subject to final fixation of norms-by-Norms Committee in DGFT. The case was considered in M. No. 4 /81- Pt.II dated 03.10.2018 and noted that case was referred to DIPP for comments and reminded on 27.09.2019. The case was considered in M. No. 20/81 dt. 08.01.2020, the Committee noted that DPIIT was not reminded for expediting the comments & also the main file was not traced out by the section. Therefore, the Committee decided to remind DPIIT and directed the section to trace out main file immediately. The case was considered in M. No. 23/81 dt. 04.03.2020, the Committee noted that DPIIT has not yet been reminded for expediting the comments & also main file is not yet traced out by the section. Therefore, the Committee decided to remind DPIIT & and directed the section to trace out main file immediately. Since, main file is not traceable in the The Committee considered the case as per agenda and directed the Special Committee to submit its report as decided in the meeting dated 21.10.2022.

Deferred

n file is not traceable in the The Committee considered the case as per agenda and directed the Special Committee to submit its report as decided in the meeting dated 21.10.2022.

Deferred

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section, complete set of documents have been sought from KASEZ vide email dated 16.07.2020. The documents received from KASEZ was forwarded to DPIIT vide email dated 20.07.2020 for examination & comments. An email was sent on 22.09.2020 to DPIIT for expediting the comments. The case was considered in M. No. 8/81 dated 29.09.2020 and decided to seek again from the applicant to furnish following information as per comments given by DPIIT vide U. O. No. P-47011/108/2020- TSW dated 10.08.2020 as the applicant’s reply was deficient:

1. A copy of ad-hoc norms fixed by the Development Commissioner, Kandla SEZ for the items under consideration.
2. Sl. No. 3, 4, 5 & 11 of the Standard Deficiency Format. As per NC decision, D/L was sent to the applicant via email on 12.11.2020.
   The case was considered in M. No. 11/81-ALC2/2020 dated 24.11.2020 (Held on 01.12.2020) and decided to remind the applicant for furnishing the requisite information. As per NC decision, reminders were sent to the applicant on 11.01.2021 & 08.04.2021.
   The case was discussed in M. No. 01/81 dated 21.05.2021 and the Committee noted that the applicant did not furnish the reply of DL.

minders were sent to the applicant on 11.01.2021 & 08.04.2021.
The case was discussed in M. No. 01/81 dated 21.05.2021 and the Committee noted that the applicant did not furnish the reply of DL. Therefore, the Committee decided to issue a final reminder to the applicant for furnishing their comments within 15 days’ time. The applicant’s reply received vide email dated 19.08.2021 and the same was forwarded to DPIIT on 23.08.2021. The case was discussed in M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jul/202122/2 (Offline Cases) dated 03.09.2021 and the Committee decided to wait for comments.
The case was discussed in the M. No. 07/81 (Offline Cases) dated 16.11.2021 and the Committee decided to ask from the applicant to furnish certain information as per comments of DPIIT vide U. O. No. P-47011/17/2021-TSW dated 01.10.2021. As per NC decision, a DL was issued to the applicant on 28.12.2021. The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jan/202122/8 dated 03.02.2022 and the Committee decided to send a reminder to the applicant for furnishing the requisite information within 15 days. As per NC decision, a reminder was issued to the applicant on 10.03.2022. The applicant’s reply was sent to DPIIT on 28.03.2022 for examination of the case.

The case was discussed in the M. No. and the Committee decided to wait for the comments from TE.
The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jun/202223/8 (Offline Cases) dated 27.07.2022 and the Committee decided to remind the TE, DPIIT for expediting the comments.

the comments from TE.
The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jun/202223/8 (Offline Cases) dated 27.07.2022 and the Committee decided to remind the TE, DPIIT for expediting the comments. As per NC decision, the reminders were issued to DPIIT on 06.07.2022, 05.09.2022 & 06.10.2022.

The case was discussed in the M. No. and the Committee decided to constitute a Special Committee as per advice of TE, for fixation of wastage norms for disposal of scrap by EOUs/SEZ units. The case was last discussed in the M. No. and the Committee directed the Special Committee to submit its report in this matter.

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INJECTOP LAST PVT. LTD.

061003868 2
Dated 29.08.2017 01/81/050/00 363/AM18/

06/24/040/00 020/AM18/ The case was approved in M. No. 03/81-ALC2/2018 dated 14.08.2018 with wastage of 5% with the condition that RA should call for weight of Phenolic Moulding Compound in the export product and take necessary consequential action accordingly. The case was again considered in M. No. 06/81 dated 11.08.2020 held on 25.08.2020 and rejected by NC due to non-submission of composition fee.

and take necessary consequential action accordingly. The case was again considered in M. No. 06/81 dated 11.08.2020 held on 25.08.2020 and rejected by NC due to non-submission of composition fee.
However, the applicant vide letter dated 06.11.2020 requested again for reviewing of ad-hoc norms stating that it is taking AA for manufacturing resultant product "Brush Box Made Out of Phenolic Moulding Compound" under 4.7 HBP and being granted 11.88 Grams raw material Phenolic Moulding Compound for manufacturing to one piece "Brush Box Made Out of Phenolic Moulding Compound" on each and every AA. Hence, the applicant requested to allow 11.88 Grams per piece. The representation was referred to DPIIT on 18.11.2020. The case was considered in M. No. 11/81-ALC2/2020 dated 24.11.2020 (Held on 01.12.2020) and decided to wait for the comments. A reminder was issued to DPIIT on 12.01.2021. DPIIT via email dt. 05.02.2021 had requested that the application may be referred to D/o C&PC. Hence, the case was referred to Consultant (TEC-1) on 07.04.2021 for examination & comments. The case was considered in M. No. 01/81 dated 21.05.2021, the Committee decided to send a copy of application to Consultant (TEC-1). As per NC decision, a copy of application sent to Consultant (TEC-1) on 09.07.2021. The case was considered in M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jul/202122/1 (Offline Cases) dated 16.07.2021 and the Committee decided to ask from the applicant to furnish following information as per comments of Consultant (TEC-1):

in M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jul/202122/1 (Offline Cases) dated 16.07.2021 and the Committee decided to ask from the applicant to furnish following information as per comments of Consultant (TEC-1):

1. Drawing of the mould with complete specification of mould (out of which export is made)
2. Past production and consumption data duly certified.

As per NC decision, an email was sent to the applicant on 19.08.2021. The applicant’s reply dated 31.08.2021 was forwarded to Consultant (TEC-1) on 01.09.2021 for examination of the case. The case was discussed in M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jul/202122/2 (Offline Cases) dated 03.09.2021 and it was decided to wait for comments. The case was discussed in the M. No. 07/81 (Offline Cases) dated 16.11.2021 and the Committee noted that Consultant (TEC-1) informed that as per the details furnished by the applicant, the export item is made from 4 cavity moulds where sprue & runner weight is around 53% of components weight. The item is made out of phenolic moulding compound which is thermosetting resin and it cannot be recycled. However, the Committee noted that DPIIT vide their email dated 05.02.2021 had suggested to refer the case to D/o C&PC. Therefore, Committee decided to take opinion from D/o C&PC also before taking a final view. As per NC decision, the case was referred toD/o C&PC on 02.02.2022.
The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jan/202122/8 dated 03.02.2022 and the Committee decided to wait for the comments. A reminder was also issued to D/o C&PC on 15.03.2022 for expediting the comments.

scussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jan/202122/8 dated 03.02.2022 and the Committee decided to wait for the comments. A reminder was also issued to D/o C&PC on 15.03.2022 for expediting the comments.
The case was discussed in the M. No. and the Committee decided to send a reminder to TE, D/o C & PC. As per NC decision, a reminder was issued on 21.04.2022. The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/May/202223/4 (Offline Cases) dated 30.05.2022 and the Committee decided to decide to send again a reminder letter The Committee decided to remind again the authority for expediting the comments. Deferred

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by post to TE, D/o C & PC. As per NC decision, a letter was sent toD/o C & PC on 25.07.2022.

The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jun/202223/8 (Offline Cases) dated 27.07.2022 and the Committee decided to wait for comments.
The case was discussed in the M. No. and the Committee decided to remind the authority for the comments. As per NC decision, the reminders were issued on 07.12.2022& 02.02.2023. However, no comments have been received as yet.

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DIACH CHEMICA LS & PIGMENT S PRIVATE LIMITED

021020826 9 dated 13.03.2018 01/81/050/00 108/AM19/

02/24/040/00 192/AM18/ The case was rejected in M. No. 11/81-ALC2/2018 dated 30.01.2019 due to non-submission of reply of deficiency letter. The applicant via email dated 13.08.2020 furnished a reply and requested to ratify the ad-hoc norms.

in M. No. 11/81-ALC2/2018 dated 30.01.2019 due to non-submission of reply of deficiency letter. The applicant via email dated 13.08.2020 furnished a reply and requested to ratify the ad-hoc norms. The representation was referred to DPIIT on 02.12.2020. The case was considered in M. No. 12/81dated 15.12.2020 held on 22.12.2020 and decided to wait for the comments. DPIIT via email dated 05.01.2021 informed that the case may be refer to MSME. The case was forwarded to MSME on 07.04.2021.
The case was considered in M. No. 01/81 dated 21.05.2021 and the Committee noted that MSME via email dated 20.05.2021 informed that, as per Certificate of Analysis submitted by the applicant, the percent of lead in import is 96.43% which works out to be less than the export quantity. Therefore, the Committee decided to ask from the applicant to furnish the following information as per comments of MSME as under:

1. To provide average lead percentage of each batch imported and provide the overall average lead percentage of import. As per NC decision, a deficiency letter was sent to the applicant on 14.07.2021.
   The case was considered in M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jul/202122/2 (Offline Cases) dated 03.09.2021 and decided to send a reminder to the applicant for furnishing the requisite information.

The case was discussed in the M. No. 07/81 (Offline Cases) dated 16.11.2021 and the Committee noted that the applicant’s reply was sent to MSME on 16.11.2021 for examination of the case. Hence, the Committee decided to wait for the comments.

The case was discussed in the M. No.

Committee noted that the applicant’s reply was sent to MSME on 16.11.2021 for examination of the case. Hence, the Committee decided to wait for the comments.

The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jan/202122/8 dated 03.02.2022 and the Committee noted that MSME informed via email dated 03.02.2022 that the comments could be provided after finalizing the report on lead scarp. Therefore, the case was deferred.

The case was discussed in the M. No. and the Committee noted that the report on lead scarp has not been finalized yet. Therefore, the Committee decided to defer the case.

The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jun/202223/8 (Offline Cases) dated 27.07.2022 and the Committee noted that the report on lead scarp is under finalization. Therefore, the Committee decided to defer the case. The case was discussed in the M. No. and the Committee decided to ask from the applicant to furnish the following information: The Committee decided to send final reminder to the applicant for furnishing the requisite information within 15 days.

Deferred

ask from the applicant to furnish the following information: The Committee decided to send final reminder to the applicant for furnishing the requisite information within 15 days.

Deferred

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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) issued by Custom Authority or Custom Authorized Laboratory on the total net content of lead including lead oxide & lead sulphide in the Lead scraps (Rains/Rails/Rents/ Radio/ Ropes/ Relays/Re-melted Lead Ingots). 2. Percentage of recovery of material other than Lead Scrap and value thereof in terms of INR. 3. Environment clearance certificate, issued by MoEF&CC/CPCB/SPCB on the import of Lead scraps for processing into Lead Ingots/Lead Alloy Ingot etc. As per NC decision, DL was issued to the applicant on 07.12.2022.
The case was last discussed in the M. No. and the Committee decided to send a reminder to the applicant for furnishing the requisite information. As per NC decision, a reminder was issued to the applicant on 02.02.2023. However, no reply has been received as yet.

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DIACH CHEMICA LS & PIGMENT S PRIVATE LIMITED

021020797 0 dated 10.11.2017 01/81/050/00 040/AM19/

02/24/040/00 122/AM18/ The case was rejected in M. No. 11/81-ALC2/2018 dated 30.01.2019 due to non-submission of reply of deficiency letter. The applicant via email dated 13.08.2020 & 17.08.2020 furnished a reply and requested to ratify the ad-hoc norms. The representation was referred to DPIIT on 02.12.2020 & 31.12.2020.

ency letter. The applicant via email dated 13.08.2020 & 17.08.2020 furnished a reply and requested to ratify the ad-hoc norms. The representation was referred to DPIIT on 02.12.2020 & 31.12.2020. The case was considered in M. No. 12/81dated 15.12.2020 held on 22.12.2020 and decided to wait for the comments. A reminder was issued to DPIIT on 02.02.2021. Further, the case was referred to MSME on 20.05.2021 for examination & comments.
The case was considered in M. No. 01/81 dated 21.05.2021 and the Committee noted that MSME via email dated 20.05.2021 informed that, as per Certificate of Analysis submitted by the applicant, the percent of lead in import is 97% which works out to be less than the export quantity. Therefore, the Committee decided to ask from the applicant to furnish the following information as per comments of MSME as under:

1. To provide average lead percentage of each batch imported and provide the overall average lead percentage of import. As per NC decision, a deficiency letter was sent to the applicant on 14.07.2021. The case was considered in M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jul/202122/2 (Offline Cases) dated 03.09.2021 and decided to send a reminder to the applicant for furnishing the requisite information.

The case was discussed in the M. No. 07/81 (Offline Cases) dated 16.11.2021 and the Committee noted that the applicant’s reply was sent to MSME on 16.11.2021 for examination of the case. Hence, the Committee decided to wait for the comments. The case was discussed in the M. No.

e Committee noted that the applicant’s reply was sent to MSME on 16.11.2021 for examination of the case. Hence, the Committee decided to wait for the comments. The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jan/202122/8 dated 03.02.2022 and the Committee noted that MSME informed via email dated 03.02.2022 that the comments could be provided after finalizing the report on lead scarp. Therefore, the case was deferred. The case was discussed in the M. No. and the Committee noted that the report on lead scarp has not been finalized yet. Therefore, the Committee decided to defer the case. The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/May/202223/4 (Offline Cases) dated 30.05.2022 and the Committee noted that the report on lead scarp has not been finalized yet. Therefore, the Committee decided to defer the case.

The Committee decided to send final reminder to the applicant for furnishing the requisite information within 15 days. Deferred

lized yet. Therefore, the Committee decided to defer the case.

The Committee decided to send final reminder to the applicant for furnishing the requisite information within 15 days. Deferred

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The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jun/202223/8 (Offline Cases) dated 27.07.2022 and the Committee noted that the report on lead scarp is under finalization. Therefore, the Committee decided to defer the case. The case was discussed in the M. No. and the Committee decided to ask from the applicant to furnish the following information: 1. Certificate of Analysis (CoA) issued by Custom Authority or Custom Authorized Laboratory on the total net content of lead including lead oxide & lead sulphide in the Lead scraps (Rains/Rails/Rents/ Radio/ Ropes/ Relays/Re-melted Lead Ingots). 2. Percentage of recovery of material other than Lead Scrap and value thereof in terms of INR. 3. Environment clearance certificate, issued by MoEF&CC/CPCB/SPCB on the import of Lead scraps for processing into Lead Ingots/Lead Alloy Ingot etc. As per NC decision, DL was issued to the applicant on 07.12.2022.
The case was last discussed in the M. No. and the Committee decided to send a reminder to the applicant for furnishing the requisite information. As per NC decision, a reminder was issued to the applicant on 02.02.2023. However, no reply has been received as yet.

to send a reminder to the applicant for furnishing the requisite information. As per NC decision, a reminder was issued to the applicant on 02.02.2023. However, no reply has been received as yet.

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PRANITA ENGINEE RING SOLUTIO NS PRIVATE LIMITED

071006449 2 dated 04.05.2009 01/81/050/00 026/AM10/

07/24/040/00 039/AM10/ The case was rejected in M. No. 38/81 dated 22.12.2009 (actually held on 29.12.2009) due to non-submission of reply of the deficiency letter raised by DIPP. Subsequently, the case was placed in M. No. 44/81-ALC2/2009 dated 02.02.2010 and withdrawn. The applicant vide letter dated 11.11.2019 furnished reply with a request to fix the ad-hoc norms and also asked for personal hearing. The applicant’s representation was forwarded to DPIIT on 31.01.2020. In M. No. 22/81 dt. 19.02.2020, the Committee decided to wait for comments. Comments of DPIIT D/L received vide email dated 23.04.2020. DPIIT’s D/L was sent to the applicant on 07.07.2020. The case was considered in M. No. 04/81 dt. 09.07.2020 and decided to wait for reply of the applicant. A reminder was sent to the applicant on 27.08.2020. The case was considered in M. No. 07/81dated 08.09.2020 and decided to remind again the applicant for furnishing the requisite information. As per NC decision, a reminder was sent to the applicant on 22.10.2020. The applicant’s reply received via email dated 17.11.2020 was forwarded to DPIIT on 17.11.2020. The case was considered in M. No. 10/81 dated 10.11.2020 held on 17.11.2020 and decided to wait for the comments.

’s reply received via email dated 17.11.2020 was forwarded to DPIIT on 17.11.2020. The case was considered in M. No. 10/81 dated 10.11.2020 held on 17.11.2020 and decided to wait for the comments. A reminder was issued to DPIIT on 23.12.2020. The case was referred to MSME on 06.01.2021 on the advice of DPIIT. The written comments was received by MSME via email dated 07.01.2021. The Committee noted the case was rejected in M. No. 38/81 dated 22.12.2009 (actually held on 29.12.2009) due to non-submission of reply of the deficiency letter raised by DIPP. Subsequently, the case was placed in M. No. 44/81-ALC2/2009 dated 02.02.2010 and withdrawn. The applicant had applied for review after a lapse of approx. 10 years. It is not known whether the case was considered by the NC in any meeting during this period. Hence, the Committee decided to seek a report from concerned RA about present status of norms fixation including any pending ECA action. A letter was sent to RA, Bangalore on 08.04.2021 in this regard.
The Committee decided to remind again RA Bangalore with regard to status of ECA related issue. The committee decided to send the file and related documents to Consultant (TEC-3) for examination and comments.
Deferred

ind again RA Bangalore with regard to status of ECA related issue. The committee decided to send the file and related documents to Consultant (TEC-3) for examination and comments.
Deferred

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M-7

M/s POCL ENTERP RISES LTD.

Lic.No./ Date:041 0163810 20.12.20 17 HQ File :01/81/050/ 00524/AM 18

RLA File :04/24/040/ 00190/AM 18/ The case was rejected in Meeting No. 12/81-ALC2/2018 dated 13.02.2019 due to non-submission reply of deficiency letter.
Now, the applicant vide email dated 25.03.2021 & 21.04.2021 has furnished reply of deficiency letter with a request to fix the ad-hoc norms. It is further mentioned by the applicant that the Lead content in the import item “Re-melted lead ingot” is 96.5%. The applicant’s representation was forwarded to DPIIT on 23.09.2021 for examination & comments.
The case was considered in M. No. NC/2/MEET/Sep/202122/3 (Offline Cases) dated 29.09.2021 and the Committee decided to The Committee considered the case as per agenda and heard the firm’s representatives during personal hearing held during the NC meeting. The firm’s representatives explained the case before Norms Deferred The case was considered in M. No. 01/81 dated 21.05.2021 and the Committee decided to remind RA, Bangalore for furnishing the requisite information. As per NC decision, an email was sent to RA, Bangalore on 20.07.2021.
The case was considered in M. No.

nd the Committee decided to remind RA, Bangalore for furnishing the requisite information. As per NC decision, an email was sent to RA, Bangalore on 20.07.2021.
The case was considered in M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jul/202122/2 (Offline Cases) dated 03.09.2021 and decided to remind again RA, Bangalore for expediting the comments. Reminder was issued to RA, Bangalore on 09.11.2021. The case was discussed in the M. No. 07/81 (Offline Cases) dated 16.11.2021 and the Committee decided to wait for the requisite information from RA, Bangalore.

The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jan/202122/8 dated 03.02.2022 and the Committee decided to remind again RA, Bangalore for expediting the comments. As per NC decision, reminder was issued to RA, Bangalore on 10.03.2022 for expediting the comments.

The case was discussed in the M. No. and the Committee decided to remind again RA, Bangalore for expediting the comments. As per NC decision, a reminder was issued to RA, Bangalore on 24.05.2022.

The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/May/202223/4 (Offline Cases) dated 30.05.2022 and the Committee noted that RA, Bangalore’s comments received via email dated 27.04.2022. Therefore, the Committee decided to take further necessary action in the subject matter. The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jun/202223/8 (Offline Cases) dated 27.07.2022 and the Committee noted the information received from RA, Bangalore. However, RA, Bangalore did not mention about any pending ECA action against the firm in its email dated 27.05.2022.

27.07.2022 and the Committee noted the information received from RA, Bangalore. However, RA, Bangalore did not mention about any pending ECA action against the firm in its email dated 27.05.2022. Further, the matter was deliberated in the meeting and after due deliberation, the Committee decided to seek information regarding any pending ECA action against the firm from RA, Bangalore. As per NC decision, an email was sent to RA, Bangalore on 14.09.2022. The case was discussed in the M. No. and the Committee noted that this is a very old case and has not been deliberated in any of the meetings. The RA, Bangalore’s reply is also not clear. The firm’s representation has also not been received afterwards. Hence, the Committee decided to reminder RA Bangalore for ECA related clear information. As per NC decision, a reminder was issued on 07.12.2022.
The case was last discussed in the M. No. and the Committee decided to remind again RA Bangalore with regard to status of ECA related issue. The committee also decided to refer this case to TE, Consultant (TEC-3) for re-examination.

No. and the Committee decided to remind again RA Bangalore with regard to status of ECA related issue. The committee also decided to refer this case to TE, Consultant (TEC-3) for re-examination.

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wait for the comments. A reminder was issued to DPIIT on 21.10.2021 for expediting the comments.
The case was discussed in the M. No. 07/81 (Offline Cases) dated 16.11.2021 and the Committee considered decided to wait for the comments. DPIIT vide U.O. No. P-47014/22/2021- TSW dated 13.12.2021 had informed that the case may be referred to MSME for comments. Accordingly, the case was referred to MSME on 15.12.2021 for examination & comments.

The case was discussed in the M. No.
NC/2/MEET/Jan/202122/8 dated 03.02.2022 and and the Committee deferred the case as the report on lead scarp is not yet finalized.

The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jun/202223/8 (Offline Cases) dated 27.07.2022 and the Committee noted that the report on lead scarp is under finalization. Therefore, the Committee decided to defer the case. This case was referred to Consultant (TEC-1). The case was discussed in the M. No.
and the Committee noted that the following information was asked to furnish from the applicant: 1.

ase. This case was referred to Consultant (TEC-1). The case was discussed in the M. No.
and the Committee noted that the following information was asked to furnish from the applicant: 1. Certificate of Analysis (CoA) issued by Custom Authority or Custom Authorized Laboratory on the total net content of lead including lead oxide & lead sulphide in the Lead scraps (Rains/Rails/Rents/ Radio/ Ropes/ Relays/Re- melted Lead Ingots). 2. Percentage of recovery of material other than Lead Scrap and value thereof in terms of INR. 3. Environment clearance certificate, issued by MoEF&CC/CPCB/SPCB on the import of Lead scraps for processing into Lead Ingots/Lead Alloy Ingot etc.

However, the applicant submitted the reply on the above queries on 21.10.2022 and the same were forwarded to Consultant (TEC-1) for comments. A reminder was also sent to Consultant (TEC-1) for expediting the comments. However, no comments have been received. The case was last discussed in the M. No.
and the Committee noted that the applicant had submitted all the documents but had given COA of import items from supplier instead of custom lab. Therefore, the Committee decided to call the applicant for personal hearing in the forthcoming meeting to explain the case.

Committee in detail. Further, the Committee noted that import item of the firm is re-melted lead and they have the data of bill of entry, suppliers certificates etc.

to explain the case.

Committee in detail. Further, the Committee noted that import item of the firm is re-melted lead and they have the data of bill of entry, suppliers certificates etc. They have also submitted that COA from custom authority is not issued nor it is possible to get COA from custom/authorised lab in future.

The Committee decided to refer this case to Consultant (SKB) for comments.

M-8

M/s
CONSOLI DATED COIN COMPAN Y PRIVATE LIMITED

Lic. No.: 0510405810 dated 07.03.2018

HQ File : HQRNOR MREV IW001465 49AM 22/

05/23/040/ 00457/ AM18 The case was ratified in Meeting No. 03/81 dated 14.08.2018 on repeat as approved for AA No. 0510399348 dated 03.08.2016. The norms were again revised in Meeting No. 05/81 dated 16.07.2020 held on 28.07.2020 on the basis of study group report dated 21.02.2020 as adopted by the Committee in the Meeting No. 24/81 dated 18.3.2020. The Norms were recommended with 11% wastage for Copper Scrap, 8% wastage for Nickel Full Plates & 8% wastage for SHG Zinc Ingots.
Now, the applicant has again requested to review the ad-hoc norms. The applicant’s representation was forwarded to DPIIT on 23.09.2021 for examination & comments.
The case was considered in M. No. NC/2/MEET/Sep/202122/3 The Committee considered the case as per agenda and decided to defer the case as the report of study group is still awaited.

Deferred

se was considered in M. No. NC/2/MEET/Sep/202122/3 The Committee considered the case as per agenda and decided to defer the case as the report of study group is still awaited.

Deferred

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(Offline Cases) dated 29.09.2021 and the Committee noted that the applicant had requested for revision of earlier ratified norms. The representatives of the applicant also attended personal hearing and explained their case before Norms Committee. Thereafter, the case was discussed amongst the technical members in the meeting and the Committee decided to refer back the matter to DPIIT & Consultant (TEC-3) for their opinion on the subject matter. As per NC decision, the case was referred to DPIIT & Consultant (TEC-3) on 11.11.2021 for examination & comments.
The case was discussed in the M. No. 07/81 (Offline Cases) dated 16.11.2021 and the Committee decided to wait for the comments.

The case was discussed in the M. No.
NC/2/MEET/Jan/202122/8 dated 03.02.2022 and the Committee noted that the comments was received from DPIIT vide U. O. No. P-47011/62/2019-TSW dated 02.12.2021. However, comments of Consultant (TEC-3) were still awaited. Therefore, the Committee decided to remind Consultant (TEC- 3) for expediting the comments.

The case was discussed in the M. No.
and the Committee noted that a Committee was constituted to review the ad-hoc norms cases of the applicant. However, the report of Committee is awaited.

he case was discussed in the M. No.
and the Committee noted that a Committee was constituted to review the ad-hoc norms cases of the applicant. However, the report of Committee is awaited. Therefore, the Committee decided to defer the case.

The case was last discussed in the M. No.
and the Committee decided to defer the case as the report of study group is still awaited.

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M-9

M/s Patel Engineeri ng Ltd

AA. No. 0310531631 dated 31.07.20 19 HQ File No: 01/81/050/ 00139/AM 10

M/s Patel Engineering Ltd. has submitted review application vide its letter dated 27.04.2022 in respect of AA No. 0310531631. They have stated that the subject AA was obtained for import of Hot Rolled Steel Plates in various sizes required for construction of Steel Liner in Pressure Shaft and Pen Stock as per Project Authority Certificate issued by NTPC Ltd. They have applied for the approval of norms through Mumbai DGFT which was forwarded to DGFT, New Delhi vide their letter dated 31.07.2009. However, their application was withdrawn from the agenda of Norms Committee meeting No. 26/81-ALC2/2009 dated 29.09.2009 as NC observed that the details given in the hard copy are different from the particulars forwarded online.

thdrawn from the agenda of Norms Committee meeting No. 26/81-ALC2/2009 dated 29.09.2009 as NC observed that the details given in the hard copy are different from the particulars forwarded online. The DGFT, Mumbai vide their letter dated 13.05.2010 addressed to DGFT, Delhi clarified the cause of difference in data informing that the technical characteristics of import items were added at the time of issuance of AA, hence the difference. But the application was never re-considered thereafter.
The applicant vide letter dated 05.07.2018 and subsequent letter dated 11.10.2019 & 28.11.2019 approached to DGFT for reconsideration of their case for fixation of norms but nothing has been happened. Upon successful completion of work of NTPC and on receipt of work completion certificate by NTPC Ltd, they approached DGFT, Mumbai for redemption of AA and for issuance of EODC but since the norms were not approved by NC, they could not redeem the license. The applicant has further stated that they had got norms fixation in similar type of material and for the similar work in a project [namely Loharingpala Hydro Electric Project] awarded by NTPC Ltd vide approval dated 14.10.2009 and 29.04.2010.
The applicant has further stated that they are being informed by Mumbai Custom Authorities with encashment of the Bank Guarantee or to discharge the full amount of Customs Duty saved on this. The applicant is not able to file the review application on online mode and requested to consider their case in offline mode.

arantee or to discharge the full amount of Customs Duty saved on this. The applicant is not able to file the review application on online mode and requested to consider their case in offline mode.

The case file has been referred to Consultant (SKB) on 25.07.2022 for examination and comments.

The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jun/202223/8 (Offline Cases) dated 27.07.2022 and the Committee decided to wait for the comments of TE.A reminder was issued to Consultant (SKB) on 13.09.2022 for expediting the comments. Further, DL was received via email dated 06.10.2022 from Consultant (SKB) and the same was sent to the applicant on 07.10.2022.
The case was last discussed in the M. No. and the Committee decided to send a reminder to the applicant for furnishing the requisite information within 15days. As per NC decision, a reminder was issued on 07.12.2022.

The case was last discussed in the M. No.
and the Committee decided to send final reminder to the applicant for furnishing the requisite information. However, the reply of the applicant was received and forwarded to Consultant (SKB) on 02.02.2023 for examination and comments.

The Committee considered the case as per agenda and decided to fix the ad- hoc norms as per comments of Consultant (SKB) given via email dated 06.02.2023 as under: Approved

ents.

The Committee considered the case as per agenda and decided to fix the ad- hoc norms as per comments of Consultant (SKB) given via email dated 06.02.2023 as under: Approved

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ITCHS Code Export Item Export Quantity Sl. No. ITCHS Code Import Item Recommended Export Quantity 730820 19 Steel Liner in Pressure Shaft and Pen Stock 4157.17 MT 1 722540 12 Hot Rolled Steel Plates in Various Sizes (Sumiten 540) TMC Equivalent to ASTM A 537 Grade-II 1.058MT/MT of export product after taking 1/3rd recovery from the scrap 2 722540 12 Hot Rolled Steel Plates in Various Sizes (Sumiten 780) TMC Equivalent to ASTM A 517 Grade-F 1.058MT/MT of export product after taking 1/3rd recovery from the scrap MT* : Metric Tonne

Note: RA shall ensure that there is no court/ECA case is pending against the subject licence before issuing EODC.

RA concerned may take suitable consequential action accordingly.

M- 10 M/s VEDAN TA LIMITE D (Formerl y M/s. Sterlite Industries (India) Limited

AA No.35100 30450 dated 03.06.20 10 File No.01/81/0 50/00055/ AM11 The case was rejected in Meeting No. 26/81-ALC2/2010 dated 28.09.2010 as per written comments of Ministry of Mines vide OM No. 4/(16)/2010-Metal-III/L dated 17.09.2010. The Applicant had represented on 14.02.2019 with a request to fix the ad-hoc Norms. The case was considered in the NC-II Meeting No. 13/81 scheduled for 13.12.2020 and held on 08.01.2021.

9.2010. The Applicant had represented on 14.02.2019 with a request to fix the ad-hoc Norms. The case was considered in the NC-II Meeting No. 13/81 scheduled for 13.12.2020 and held on 08.01.2021. Consultant (TEC-3) informed vide comments dated 29.12.2020 that the applicant has given composition of imported material i.e. Cu Concentrate, which contain gold &silver in ppm. Export product is Copper Anode, which again contain gold & silver in ppm. Gold & Silver are neither being imported indendently nor being exported, as such, after refining. In view of above wastage of these items cannot be ascertained. Earlier also, Department of Mines had rejected the proposal. Therefore, the Committee decided to reject the applicant’s request of fixation of ad-hoc norms.

The Applicant has requested for review of the earlier decision of NC-II and submitted that review application cannot be filed through online mode as the name of the firm has been changed and IEC Code has also been changed.

The Applicant vide their e-mail dated 01.12.2021 has submitted following justification for this review:-

(i) Both the import item and the export item are standard industry items. Copper Concentrate is the industrial raw material for the copper Anode manufacturing process by using the standard manufacturing process by the Copper Industry all across the world.

(ii) The gold & silver are impurities which naturally occur in the copper concentrate. The norms are not required to be fixed for gold & silver.

ss by the Copper Industry all across the world.

(ii) The gold & silver are impurities which naturally occur in the copper concentrate. The norms are not required to be fixed for gold & silver. The norms are required to be fixed for copper concentrate (import item) and the export item which is Copper Anode. Gold & Silver are naturally occurring impurities in the copper when copper is extracted in the mines. They are not artificially added. The naturally occurring impurities cannot be extracted and therefore no wastage is required to be fixed for Gold & Silver as they are naturally occurring.

The Committee considered the case as per agenda and decided to send the physical file of the case along with copy of representation to the TE for examination of the case. The Committee also decided to refer the case to Ministry of Mines for re- examination as per decision of NC meeting dated 19.12.2022. Deferred

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(iii) The manufacturing flow chart & manufacturing process is once again enclosed for your ready reference.

(iv) The Import and Export Items under subject authorization are same as our Advance Authorisation for annual requirement viz. 3510030590 dated 15.06.2010 and norms in respect of this Advance Authorization have been ratified by the norms Committee vide its meeting dated 30.06.2015 under Case No. AR- 3 Meeting No. 06/81 for same import & export product (Refer Line item Sl. No. 8 i.e.

ce Authorization have been ratified by the norms Committee vide its meeting dated 30.06.2015 under Case No. AR- 3 Meeting No. 06/81 for same import & export product (Refer Line item Sl. No. 8 i.e. Import item: Copper Concentrate Containing Gold & Silver and our Export item: Copper Anode containing Gold & Silver).

Earlier, the Committee had considered the case wherein Consultant (TEC-3) had informed vide comments dated 29.12.2020 that the applicant has given composition of imported material i.e. Cu Concentrate, which contain gold & silver in ppm. Export product is Copper Anode, which again contain gold & silver in ppm. Gold & Silver are neither being imported indendently nor being exported, as such, after refining. In view of above wastage of these items cannot be ascertained. Earlier also, Department of Mines had rejected the proposal. Therefore, the Committee decided to reject the applicant’s request of fixation of ad-hoc norms.

The case file has been referred to Consultant (TEC-3) on 25.07.2022 for examination and comments.
The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jun/202223/8 (Offline Cases) dated 27.07.2022 and the Committee decided to wait for the comments of TE. Further, the reminders were issued to Consultant (TEC-3) on 13.09.2022 & 06.10.2022 for expediting the comments.
The case was discussed in the M. No. and the Committee decided to wait for the comments of the TE. Further, a reminder was issued to Consultant (TEC-3) on 28.11.2022 for expediting the comments.
The case was last discussed in the M.

Committee decided to wait for the comments of the TE. Further, a reminder was issued to Consultant (TEC-3) on 28.11.2022 for expediting the comments.
The case was last discussed in the M. No.
and the Committee noted that Consultant (TEC-3) via email dated 18.12.2022 had requested for physical file of the case along with copy of representation to examine the case. Therefore, the Committee decided to send the same to the TE, Consultant (TEC-3) for examination of the case. The Committee also decide to refer the case to Ministry of Mines for re-examination.

M- 11 M/s VEDAN TA LIMITE D (Formerl y M/s. Sterlite Industries (India) Limited

AA No.35100 44672 dated HQ File 01/81/171/ 00019/AM 16/

35/24/039/ 00003/AM 15/ (E-24528) The case was ratified in M. No. 01/81 dated 10.04.2019 as per written comments given by Consultant (TEC-3). The applicant vide letter dated 06.06.2019 requested for revision of ratified norms. The case was considered in M. No. 12/81 dt. 18.09.2019 and decided to refer the case to Consultant (TEC-3) for examination. The case was referred to Consultant (TEC-3) on 06.12.2019. The case was considered in M. No. 21/81 dated 22.01.2020, Consultant (TEC-3) informed that the applicant has requested for wastage on gold & silver for which there is no justification. Therefore, the Committee decided to call the applicant for personal hearing to explain the case before Norms Committee in the forthcoming NC meeting.

& silver for which there is no justification. Therefore, the Committee decided to call the applicant for personal hearing to explain the case before Norms Committee in the forthcoming NC meeting. After, Personal hearing which was held on 25.08.2020, on the advice of Consultant (TEC-3), the Committee directed the representatives to furnish following information:

1. Specific item of import, its quantity & copy of bill of entry. The Committee considered the case as per agenda and decided to wait for reply of the applicant and desired that the comments from Ministry of Mines may also be obtained.

Deferred

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17.02.20 15 2. Specific item of export, its quantity & copy of shipping bill. 3. Certificate of analysis of total quantity of import & export. 4. Is there any by-product in the process? If yes details thereof.

The applicant's reply dated 15.10.2020 was sent to Consultant (TEC-3) on 26.10.2020. The case was concluded during NC-II Meeting No. 12/81 schedule for 15.12.2020 and held on 22.12.2020. The Committee considered the case as per the agenda and Consultant (TEC-3) informed via e-mail dated 14.12.2020 that the applicant in its reply dated 15.10.2020 has proposed to import Cu anode & Cu blister which contain traces of gold & silver. The export product is also anode slime containing minor quantities of gold & silver.

its reply dated 15.10.2020 has proposed to import Cu anode & Cu blister which contain traces of gold & silver. The export product is also anode slime containing minor quantities of gold & silver. Accordingly, gold & silver are neither the direct import items nor export items & therefore wastage norms cannot be fixed for these items. Therefore, the Committee decided to reject the applicant’s request of revision of ratified norms.

Now, the applicant informed that their firm has merged with Vedanta Limited therefore they are not in a position to submit the review application in online mode and requested to review application offline mode.

Further, the applicant has submitted justification for review vide their e-mail dated 01.12.2021:-

(i) Both the import item and the export item are standard industry items. Copper Anode/Unrefined copper Blister are the industrial raw material for the Copper Cathode manufacturing process.

(ii) The raw material are subjected to refining process for cathode production and “Anode Slime” is generated as a by – product during this process.

(iii) The by – product viz.
“Anode Slime” is used in the Precious Metal Industry and it is used for manufacture of value added product such as Gold and silver.

(iv) The gold & silver are impurities which naturally occur in the Copper anode and the by – product viz. Anode Slime. During the smelting & refining process there is a process loss and the gold & silver being natural impurities cannot be extracted.

occur in the Copper anode and the by – product viz. Anode Slime. During the smelting & refining process there is a process loss and the gold & silver being natural impurities cannot be extracted.

(v) Since both the import item & the export item are standard industry products and the process of extracting Anode Slime from refining process is a standard manufacturing process, we hereby request you to kindly ratify the norms and allow nominal industry standard wastage.

(vi) The manufacturing flow chart & manufacturing process is once again enclosed for your ready reference.

(vii) Please also note that the Import and Export items under subject authorization are same as our Advance authorization for annual requirement viz. 3510030590 dated 15.06.2010 and norms in respect of this Advance Authorization have been ratified by the norms Committee vide its meeting dated 30.06.2015 under Case No. AR-3 Meeting No. 06/81, for same

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import & export product (Refer Line Item Sl. No. 8 i.e. Import item: Copper Anode Containing gold & silver, Unrefined Copper Blister Copper Containing gold & silver our Export item: Anode Slime containing Gold & Silver) copy of above NC Decision is enclosed herewith for your ready reference.

(viii) Wastage is required to be fixed for copper Anode & Copper Blister & not for Gold & Silver.

(ix) Grant of PH to explain the case personally.

enclosed herewith for your ready reference.

(viii) Wastage is required to be fixed for copper Anode & Copper Blister & not for Gold & Silver.

(ix) Grant of PH to explain the case personally.

Earlier, the Committee had considered the case as per comments of Consultant (TEC-3) dated 14.12.2020, it was stated that the applicant in its reply dated 15.10.2020 has proposed to import Cu anode & Cu blister which contain traces of gold & silver. The export product is also anode slime containing minor quantities of gold & silver. Accordingly, gold & silver are neither the direct import items nor export items & therefore wastage norms cannot be fixed for these items. Therefore, the Committee had decided to reject the applicant’s request of revision of ratified norms.

The case file has been referred to Consultant (TEC-3) on 25.07.2022 for examination and comments.
The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jun/202223/8 (Offline Cases) dated 27.07.2022 and the Committee decided to wait for the comments of TE.
The case was discussed in the M. No. and the Committee noted that the case was erroneously sent to DHI on 13.09.2022 for examination & comments. Therefore, the Committee decided to refer the case to concerned TE, Consultant (TEC-3) for examination & comments. As per NC decision, the case was referred to Consultant (TEC-3) on 28.11.2022 for examination & comments.

The case was last discussed in the M. No.

t (TEC-3) for examination & comments. As per NC decision, the case was referred to Consultant (TEC-3) on 28.11.2022 for examination & comments.

The case was last discussed in the M. No.
and the Committee noted the comments of Consultant (TEC-3) given via email dated 18.12.2022 wherein it was stated that the firm had wanted the wastage on Cu Anode & Cu Blister & not for Gold & Silver. Therefore, the Committee decided to ask the applicant to furnish the following information as per comments of Consultant (TEC-3) as under:

1. To submit a copy of AA where these are import & export items with details of wastage claimed.

The Committee also decided to simultaneously refer the case to Ministry of Mines for re-examination.

As per NC decision, a DL was issued on 03.02.2023 to the firm.

M- 12 M/s. Ram Ratana Wires Limited.

F. No. 01/60/16 2/435/A M21/PR Meeting No. 07/AM23 dated 21.06.2022, case referred by PRC

Subject: Relaxation of Cap of 5% FOB Value on import of

varnish against 15 Advance Authorization No. (i) 0310795248 dated 13.04.2015 (ii) 0310798953 dated 18.09.2015, (iii) 0310798975 dated 21.09.2015, (iv) 0310799291 dated 08.10.2015, (v) 0310799280 dated 08.10.2015, (vi) 0310804606 dated 11.05.2016, (vii) 0310804607 dated 11.05.2016, (viii) 0310804609 dated 11.05.2016, (ix) 0310804763 dated 18.05.2016, (x) 0310804920 dated 23.05.2016, (xi) 0310804936 dated 24.05.2016, (xii) 0310804935 dated 24.05.2016, (xiii) 0310808025 dated The Committee decided to remind the TE for expediting the comments. Deferred

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C 23.09.2016, (xiv) 0310808024 dated 23.09.2016 and (xv) 0310818559 dated 17.01.2018 for redemption / EODC purpose.

This is a referred case of PRC Meeting No. 07/AM23 dated 21.06.2022 as PRC has discussed the matter at length and decided to refer the issue to NC-2 for its examination and resolution. The applicant stated that the subject authorizations have been issued against SION Serial No. C-206. Due to sudden instructions from their buyers they had no other way except to import the said input Varnish in higher quantity resulting in exceeding the cap of 5% of FOB value.

N Serial No. C-206. Due to sudden instructions from their buyers they had no other way except to import the said input Varnish in higher quantity resulting in exceeding the cap of 5% of FOB value. Further, it was submitted that the said excess quantity imported by them beyond the cap value is fully utilized in the manufacturing of export product and not even a fraction of said quantity of the input namely Varnish has been diverted in the local market and has been utilized in manufacturing of the export product by way of doing work of coating / polishing of more than one layer. All the quantity so imported has been accounted for in the export document specifically in the shipping bills. Hence, requested that the excess quantity of input namely Varnish imported by them beyond cap limit of 5% of FOB value may kindly be relaxed so that the above case may be regularized / EODC / Closure purpose.

Earlier on 05.05.2022, PRC section was provided following comments in this case on the basis of comments received from Consultant (TEC-3) (vide his mail dated 20.04.22) is as under:
"The firm has applied for relaxation of policy to PRC for import of varnish in excess of 5 % of fob value as per SION C206.Quantity of varnish applied on the bare conductor depends on the thickness of insulation . While it is possible to calculate the qty. of varnish required for a given thickness, it is difficult to convert this qty.

sh applied on the bare conductor depends on the thickness of insulation . While it is possible to calculate the qty. of varnish required for a given thickness, it is difficult to convert this qty. to value, as price is a variable factor depending on its source, volatile matter in it etc."

As referred by PRC, the case was forwarded to Consultant (TEC-3) on 25.07.2022 for further examination and comments.

The case was discussed in the M. No. NC/2/MEET/Jun/202223/8 (Offline Cases) dated 27.07.2022 and the Committee decided to wait for the comments of the TE. Further, DL raised by TE was sent to the firm on 11.08.2022. The case was discussed in the M. No. and the Committee decided to send a reminder to the applicant for furnishing the reply of deficiency letter. The firm’s reply was received on 06.12.2022 and the same was forwarded to Consultant (TEC-3) on 07.12.2022 for examination & comments. The case was last discussed in the M. No.
and the Committee decided to remind the TE for expediting the comments. As per NC decision, a reminder was issued to Consultant (TEC-3) on 02.02.2023 for expediting the comments. However, no comments have been received as yet.

mind the TE for expediting the comments. As per NC decision, a reminder was issued to Consultant (TEC-3) on 02.02.2023 for expediting the comments. However, no comments have been received as yet.

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M- 13 M/s Modison Metal Limited, Mumbai

AA No. 0310832 497
dated 30.10.20 19 HQ File No.: 01/81/05/0 00295/AM 20 The cases were approved by NC in its Meeting No. 9/81- ALC2/2020 dated 20.10.2020 as per comments of DHI.
Now, the applicant vide letter dated 28.04.2022 has requested for reviewing the ratified ad-hoc norms. Also, the applicant has informed that they tried to apply for review through DGFT Portal but could not fill the review application on DGFT Portal due to technical glitches. The case was referred to Consultant (SKB) on 17.10.2022 for examination & comments.
The case was discussed in the M. No. and the Committee decided to wait for the comments. A reminder was also issued on 28.11.2022 for expediting the comments.
The case was last discussed in the M. No.
and the Committee decided to remind the TE for expediting the comments. As per NC decision, a reminder was issued to Consultant (SKB) on 02.02.2023 for expediting the comments. The Committee considered the case as per agenda and noted the comments of Consultant (SKB) given via email dated 06.02.2023. The matter was deliberated in the meeting and after due deliberation, the Committee decided to seek the opinion of the TE, DHI in this matter.

(SKB) given via email dated 06.02.2023. The matter was deliberated in the meeting and after due deliberation, the Committee decided to seek the opinion of the TE, DHI in this matter.

The case stands deferred. Deferred M- 14 M/s Param Industries Mumbai
AA Nos. (1) 0310812841 dt. 26.04.17 (2) 0310816013 dt. 28.09.2017 (3) 0310816014 dt. 28.09.2017
(4) 0310825355 dt. 03.12.2018 (5) 0310825358 dt. 03.12.2018 (6) 0310825553 dt. 10.12.2018 (7) 0310825557 dt. 10.12.2018
F. No. 01/81/050/ 00 135/AM18
/DES-II M/s Param Industries, Mumbai has applied for reviewing the cases of seven Advance Authorization Numbers. The applicant informed that they tried to apply for review through DGFT Portal but could not fill the review applications on DGFT Portal due to technical glitches and requested for taking up in offline agenda. The applicant has also furnished the copies of payment receipt of Rs. 5000/- each paid to RA, Mumbai as composition fee for the re-opening of mentioned seven cases
The applicant has furnished the documents for reviewing the mentioned seven Advance Authorizations. These cases were referred to Consultant (SKB) on 18.10.2022 for examination & comments.

The case was discussed in the M. No. and the Committee decided to wait for the comments. A reminder was also issued on 28.11.2022 for expediting the comments. The case was last discussed in the M. No.
and the Committee decided to remind the TE for expediting the comments.

. A reminder was also issued on 28.11.2022 for expediting the comments. The case was last discussed in the M. No.
and the Committee decided to remind the TE for expediting the comments. As per NC decision, a reminder was issued to Consultant (SKB) on 02.02.2023 for expediting the comments.

The Committee considered the case as per agenda and decided to fix the ad-hoc norms as per comments of Consultant (SKB) given via email dated 06.02.2023 as under: Approved

Sl. No. AA No. & Date Description of the item of export Quantity Description of the item of export Quantity of the import to be allowed 1 0310812841
dated 26.04.2017 Stainless Steel Semi-finished perforated strips Grade 304 (Net content of Stainless-Steel Sheets/Coils: 25.0 MT) 25.00 MT Stainless Steel Secondary/Defectiv e Sheets/Coils Grade 304 2.72 Kg/Kg on the net content of export product after taking 1/3rd recovery from scrap

l Sheets/Coils: 25.0 MT) 25.00 MT Stainless Steel Secondary/Defectiv e Sheets/Coils Grade 304 2.72 Kg/Kg on the net content of export product after taking 1/3rd recovery from scrap

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2 0310816013 dated 28.09.2017 Stainless Steel Semi-finished perforated strips Grade 316 (Net content of Stainless-Steel Sheets/Coils: 19.0 MT) 19.00 MT Stainless Steel Secondary/Defectiv e Sheets/Coils Grade 316 2.67Kg/Kg on the net content of export product after taking 1/3rd recovery from scrap. 3 0310816014 dated 28.09.2017 Stainless Steel semi-finished perforated strips Grade 201 (net content of Stainless-Steel Sheets / Coils 32.000 MT 32.00 MT Stainless Steel Secondary/Defectiv e Sheets/Coils Grade 201 2.81 kg/Kg on the net content of export product after taking 1/3rd recovery from scrap.
4 0310825355 dated 03.12.2018 Stainless Steel semi-finished perforated strips Grade 304 / 410 / 201 / 409 / 430 / 2205 Duplex (net content of Stainless-Steel Secondary Sheet / Coils 44 MT) 44.00 MT Stainless Steel Secondary Sheet / Coils Grade 304 / 410 / 201 / 409 / 430 / 2205 Duplex 2.27 Kg/Kg on the net content of export product after taking 1/3rd recovery from scrap
5 0310825358 dated 03.12.2018 Stainless Steel semi-finished perforated strips Grade 304 / 410 / 201 / 409 / 430 / 2205 Duplex (net content of Stainless Steel Secondary Sheet / Coils 44 MT) 44.00 MT Stainless Steel

inless Steel semi-finished perforated strips Grade 304 / 410 / 201 / 409 / 430 / 2205 Duplex (net content of Stainless Steel Secondary Sheet / Coils 44 MT) 44.00 MT Stainless Steel Secondary Sheet / Coils Grade 304 / 410 / 201 / 409 / 430 / 2205 Duplex 2.27 Kg/Kg on the net content of export product after taking 20% recovery from scrap
6 0310825553 dated 10.12.2018 Stainless Steel semi-finished perforated strips Grade 304 / 316 / 410 / 201 / 409 / 430 / 2205 Duplex (net content of Stainless Steel Secondary Sheet / Coils 44 MT) 44.00 MT Stainless Steel Secondary Sheet / Coils Grade 304 / 316 / 410 / 201 / 409 / 430 / 2205 Duplex 2.27 Kg/Kg on the net content of export product after taking 1/3rd recovery from scrap
7 0310825557 dated 10.12.2018 Stainless Steel semi-finished perforated strips Grade 304 / 316 / 410 / 201 / 409 / 430 / 2205 Duplex (net content of Stainless Steel Secondary Sheet / Coils 44 MT) 44.00 MT Stainless Steel Secondary Sheet / Coils Grade 304 / 316 / 410 / 201 / 409 / 430 / 2205 Duplex 2.27 Kg/Kg on the net content of export product after taking 1/3rd recovery from scrap

Note: The grade and thickness of imported material should be matched with the grade and thickness of the export product.

RA concerned may take suitable consequential action accordingly.

p

Note: The grade and thickness of imported material should be matched with the grade and thickness of the export product.

RA concerned may take suitable consequential action accordingly.

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M- 15 M/s Precision Metals

AA Nos.: 0310830 840

dated 06.08.20 19

HQ F. No.: 01/81/050/ 00199/AM 20/ M/s Precision Metals has applied for reviewing the already ratified ad-hoc norms. The applicant informed that they tried to apply for review through DGFT Portal but could not fill the review applications on DGFT Portal due to technical glitches and requested for taking up in offline agenda. The applicant has now applied for review of the subject licence due to the reason that the description of export and import product as per their application and the description given by the Norms Committee in their Minutes where approval has been sanctioned is different and the concerned authorities are not agreeing with the difference in the description.
The applicant had already completed the import and export against the above mentioned advance licences. Therefore, applicant has requested to fix the norms as per the description of the import and export products mentioned in the advance licences issued. These cases were referred to Consultant (SKB) on 18.10.2022 for examination & comments. The case was discussed in the M. No. and the Committee noted the comments of Consultant (SKB) received via email dated 20.10.2022.

onsultant (SKB) on 18.10.2022 for examination & comments. The case was discussed in the M. No. and the Committee noted the comments of Consultant (SKB) received via email dated 20.10.2022. Further, it was noted that the comments dated 20.10.2022 are not related to subject AA Number. Therefore, the Committee decided to refer back the case to Consultant (SKB) for re-examination of the case. As per NC decision, the case was referred again to Consultant (SKB) on 28.11.2022 for comments.
The case was last discussed in the M. No.
and the Committee decided to remind the TE for expediting the comments. As per NC decision, a reminder was issued to Consultant (SKB) on 02.02.2023 for expediting the comments.

The Committee considered the case as per agenda and noted that the case is already listed in the Online agenda of NC meeting dated 07.02.2023. Therefore, the Committee decided to withdraw the case from the agenda.

The case stands withdrawn. Withdrawn M- 16 M/s Sterlite Technolo gies Limited

AA No. 0310732 320 dated 23.4.201 3 F. No.: 01/81/171/ 0005/AM2 3/DES-II M/s Sterlite Technologies Limited has requested for fixation of norms against Advance Licence No. 0310732320dated23.4.2013. The firm in their letter mentioned that they had obtained the aforesaid license on a self- declaration basis from Mumbai, RA in the year 2013 but till date, the norms were not fixed for the said licence.

rm in their letter mentioned that they had obtained the aforesaid license on a self- declaration basis from Mumbai, RA in the year 2013 but till date, the norms were not fixed for the said licence. They had sent letters dated 09.03.2022 & 11.07.2022 to NC-II for considering their application for fixation of norms. In this regard, Norms Committee couldn’t find any record regarding this case in the Section. As Norms Committee is considering only the application receiving through DGFT’s Portal and the application for this case is neither on the portal nor on email or hard copy, NC requested the firm to apply through DGFT’s portal.
The firm, vide letter dtd.11.07.2022, informed NC that they had tried to upload the documents in the DGFT’s portal, but they found difficulty. They had sent various letters to RA, Mumbai requesting to send the entire records to DGFT Hqrs to get the norms fixed. As they didn’t receive any response from RA, Mumbai, they had submitted an RTI application seeking such information. After 30 days of the stipulated period, the firm submitted an appeal in the Appellate Authority.
In response to the appeal, RA, Mumbai has forwarded the documents in r/o the Advance Licence No. 0310732320 dated 23.04.2013 to Norms Committee II vide letter dated 27.06.2022. As this case is very old and the firm is facing huge pressure The Committee considered the case as per agenda and reminded that following information may be obtained from the applicant as per advice of Consultant (TEC-3):

ing huge pressure The Committee considered the case as per agenda and reminded that following information may be obtained from the applicant as per advice of Consultant (TEC-3):

1. Complete set of application (ANF-4A) and information as per Appendix- 4E.
2. Copy of earlier decision, if any.

The case stands deferred.

Deferred

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from the customs department to submit EODC in relation to said licence, they have requested to file this case as offline cases. The case was referred to Consultant (TEC-3) on 18.10.2022 for examination and comments.
The case was discussed in the M. No. and the Committee decided to wait for the comments of the TE. Further, a reminder was also issued on 28.11.2022 for expediting the comments.

The case was last discussed in the M. No.
and DL to be issued.

M- 17 M/s Shreeya m Power and Steel Industries Limited (SPSIL)

AA No. 3710000 855
dated 21.08.20 08 F. No. 01/81/171/ 005/AM22 -23/DES-II M/s Shreeyam Power and Steel Industries Limited (SPSIL) vide letter dated 12.12.2022 has stated that they had obtained Advance Authorization No. 3710000855 dated 21.08.2008 from RA Kandla on the basis of SION C-459. However, they had actually imported only one input from the SION, i.e. Non alloy steel melting scrap. The detail of Export Product / import item is as under:
ITC HS
Code Export
Product Qty. Import Item Qty.

tually imported only one input from the SION, i.e. Non alloy steel melting scrap. The detail of Export Product / import item is as under:
ITC HS
Code Export
Product Qty. Import Item Qty. 72249091 Alloy Steel Billets
2000 MT
Non Alloy Steel Melting Scrap 2220 M.T

The firm further stated that due to slowdown in demand of steel from the end users since 2008 and dumping of products by China at predatory prices, the financial condition of their company became very critical and it became difficult to manage the funds required for production and other administrative costs since the financial assistance to meet working capital which was expected from the bankers was not available. With this situation and non- availability of adequate finance to manage working funds for operating cost such as electricity, wages, fuel, maintenance, administrative cost the company was forced to close down, having incurred huge losses. The company was declared sick by BFIR and IDBI Capital Market Services Ltd. The draft Rehabilitation scheme recommended for grant of suitable extension in the Export Obligation period under Advance Licenses. The Policy Relaxation Committee (PRC) in its Meeting No. 31/AM19 dated 19.02.2019 had allowed extension for above Advance Authorization for 18 months. The firm has further stated that they had tried to obtain export orders for their product Alloy Steel Billets, however their overseas customers placed orders for 'Prime MS steel billets.

8 months. The firm has further stated that they had tried to obtain export orders for their product Alloy Steel Billets, however their overseas customers placed orders for 'Prime MS steel billets. This product is also manufactured using the same input and the same process, which is required to manufacture Alloy Steel Billets. Thus they have no option left but to manufacture Prime MS steel billets. In view of above, the firm has referred to SION C-514 and has requested to allow them additional Export Product with following input only: The Committee considered the case as per agenda and noted the comments of Consultant (SKB) given via email dated 07.02.2023. Consultant (SKB) has mentioned in his comments that the company added a very small quantity of Boron as per the buyer’s requirement.
The Carbon- manganese-boron (C- Mn-B) steels are generally specified as replacements for alloy steels for reasons of cost. C- Mn-B steels are far less expensive than alloy steels of equivalent hardenability. Boron alloy steels are used when the base composition meets mechanical property requirements (toughness, wear resistance, etc.), but hardenability is insufficient for the intended section size. Further, it is noted that the Draft Rehabilitation scheme for the firm had recommended for grant of suitable extension in the Export Obligation period under Advance Licences without payment of composition fees & Approved

abilitation scheme for the firm had recommended for grant of suitable extension in the Export Obligation period under Advance Licences without payment of composition fees & Approved

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ITC HS Code Export Product Qty. Import Item Qty. 72071920 Prime
M. S. Steel Billets
(Non
Alloy) 2079.42 MT Non-Alloy Steel Melting Scrap 2318.553 MT They had already exported above product as per the details mentioned in their 7 shipping bills. They had imported 2200 MT of Non-Alloy Shredded Steel Scrap. The firm has requested to add 'Prime MS steel billets (Non alloy)' in the export item description of the Authorization. The firm has submitted other representation dated 13.01.2023 stating that the license issued under SION basis is not applied on the DGFT portal. They have requested to consider this case manually in the NC meeting. The case was referred to Consultant (SKB) for examination and comments.

to exempt the company from any penal action and levy of penalty, penal interest, simple/compound interest, damages (if any) for nonfulfillment of Obligation. The Policy Relaxation Committee in its meeting dated 19.02.2019 has also approved EO period for 2 years from the date of approval. It has been noted that the company has exported Alloy/Non- Alloy Steel Billets against the imported quantity of Non- Alloy Steel Melting Scrap.

riod for 2 years from the date of approval. It has been noted that the company has exported Alloy/Non- Alloy Steel Billets against the imported quantity of Non- Alloy Steel Melting Scrap. In view of this, the matter was deliberated in the meeting and after due deliberation, the Committee decided to fix the ad-hoc norms as per comments of Consultant (SKB) given via email dated 07.02.2023 as under:

Description of the Item of Export Description of the Item of Import Wastage norm to be allowed as per SION C-459 Existing, Quantity and ITC (HS) Code Actual Export Quantity and ITC (HS) Code Existing, Quantity and ITC (HS) Code Actual Import Quantity and ITC (HS) Code Alloy Steel Billets Qty: 2000.00 MT

ITC (HS) Code: 72249091 Prime M. S. Steel Billets
Qty: 2079.42 MT ITC(HS) Code: 72071920 Non-Alloy Steel Melting Scrap Qty: 2318.553 MT ITC(HS) Code: 72044900 Non-Alloys Shredded Steel Scrap Qty: 2220.00 MT

ITC(HS) Code: 72044900 1.11 MT/MT content in the export product

Note: RA concerned must ensure the applicability and validity of all the documents of the firm before issuance of EODC for the subject AA number. Further, RA shall also ensure that no court case or ECA case is pending against the subject license either in RA or in Hqrs.

RA concerned may take suitable consequential action accordingly.

ber. Further, RA shall also ensure that no court case or ECA case is pending against the subject license either in RA or in Hqrs.

RA concerned may take suitable consequential action accordingly.

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M- 18 M/s Shreeya m Power and Steel Industries Limited (SPSIL)

AA No. 3710000 830
dated 10.07.20 08 F. No. 01/81/171/ 006/AM22 -23/DES-II M/s Shreeyam Power and Steel Industries Limited (SPSIL) vide letter dated 12.12.2022 has stated that they had obtained Advance Authorization No. 3710000830 dated 10.07 2008 from RA Kandla on the basis of SION C-459. However, they had actually imported only one input from the SION, that is, Non alloy steel melting scrap. The detail of Export Product / import item is as under

ITC HS Code Export Product Qty. Import Item Qty. 7224 9091 Prime Alloy Steel Billets

3232.3 80 MT Non-Alloy Steel Melting Scrap 3587. 942 MT

The firm further stated that due to slowdown in demand of steel from the end users since 2008 and dumping of products
by China at predatory prices, the financial condition of their company became very critical and it became difficult to manage the funds required for production and other administrative costs since the financial assistance to meet working capital which was expected from the bankers was not available.

e difficult to manage the funds required for production and other administrative costs since the financial assistance to meet working capital which was expected from the bankers was not available. With this situation and non-availability of adequate finance to manage working funds, for operating cost such as electricity, wages, fuel, maintenance, administrative cost the company was forced to close down, having incurred huge losses. The company was declared sick by BFIR and IDBI Capital Market Services Ltd. The draft Rehabilitation scheme recommended for grant of suitable extension in the Export Obligation period under Advance Licenses.

The Policy Relaxation Committee (PRC) in its Meeting No. 31/AM19 dated 19.02.2019 had allowed extension for above Advance Authorization for 18 months.

The firm has further stated that they had tried to obtain export orders for their product Alloy Steel Billets, however their overseas customers placed orders for 'Prime MS steel billets'. This product is also manufactured using the same input and the same process, which is required to manufacture Alloy Steel Billets. Thus they have no option left but to manufacture Prime MS steel billets.

oduct is also manufactured using the same input and the same process, which is required to manufacture Alloy Steel Billets. Thus they have no option left but to manufacture Prime MS steel billets. In view of above, the firm has referred to SION C514 and has requested to allow them additional Export Product with following input only: ITC HS Code Export Product Qty. Import Item Qty. 7207 1920 Prime Steel Square Billets

1030.5 40 MT
Non-Alloy Steel Melting Scrap

1149.052 MT They had already exported above product as per the details mentioned in their 2 shipping bills. They had imported 4723 MT of Non-Alloy Steel Melting Scrap out of 4737 MT The Committee considered the case as per agenda and noted the comments of Consultant (SKB) given via email dated 07.02.2023. Consultant (SKB) has mentioned in his comments that the company added a very small quantity of Boron as per the buyer’s requirement.
The Carbon- manganese-boron (C- Mn-B) steels are generally specified as replacements for alloy steels for reasons of cost. C-Mn-B steels are far less expensive than alloy steels of equivalent hardenability. Boron alloy steels are used when the base composition meets mechanical property requirements (toughness, wear resistance, etc.), but hardenability is insufficient for the intended section size.

steels are used when the base composition meets mechanical property requirements (toughness, wear resistance, etc.), but hardenability is insufficient for the intended section size. Further, it is noted that the Draft Rehabilitation scheme for the firm had recommended for grant of suitable extension in the Export Obligation period under Advance Licences without payment of composition fees & to exempt the company from any penal action and levy of penalty, penal interest, simple/compound interest, damages (if any) for nonfulfillment of Obligation. The Policy Relaxation Committee in its meeting dated 19.02.2019 has also approved EO period for 2 years from the date of approval. It has been noted that the company has exported Alloy/Non-Alloy Steel Approved

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(3587.942 MT + 1149.052 MT).

The firm has request to add "Prime Steel Square Billets HS Code 72071920' in the export item description of the Authorization.

The firm has submitted other representation dated 13.01.2023 stating that the license issued under SION basis is not applied on the DGFT portal. They have requested to consider this case manually in the NC meeting.

The case was referred to Consultant (SKB) for examination and comments.

Billets against the imported quantity of Non-Alloy Steel Melting Scrap.

ider this case manually in the NC meeting.

The case was referred to Consultant (SKB) for examination and comments.

Billets against the imported quantity of Non-Alloy Steel Melting Scrap. After due deliberation, the Committee decided to fix the ad-hoc norms as per comments of Consultant (SKB) given via email dated 07.02.2023 as under:

Description of the Item of Export Description of the Item of Import Wastage norms to be allowed as per SION C- 459 Existing, Quantity and ITC (HS) Code Actual Export Quantity and ITC (HS) Code Existing, Quantity and ITC (HS) Code Actual Import Quantity and ITC (HS) Code Alloy Steel Billets

Qty: 5000.00 MT

IT(HS) Code: 72249091

1. Prime Alloy Steel Billets Qty: 3232.38 MT

ITC(HS) Code: 72249091 Non-Alloy Steel Melting Scrap

Qty: 5550.00 MT

IT(HS) Code: 72044900 Non-Alloy Steel Melting Scrap

Qty: 4731.84 MT

IT(HS) Code: 72044900 1.11 MT/MT content in the export product 2. Prime Non- Alloy Steel Square Billets

Qty: 1030.54 MT

ITC(HS) Code: 72071920 1.11 MT/MT content in the export product

Note: RA concerned must ensure the applicability and validity of all the documents of the firm before issuance of EODC for the subject AA number. Further, RA shall also ensure that no court case or ECA case is pending against the subject license either in RA or in Hqrs.

RA concerned may take suitable consequential action accordingly.

M- 19 M/s Weatherf ord Drilling & Productio n Services (India) Pvt. Limited

AA No.

icense either in RA or in Hqrs.

RA concerned may take suitable consequential action accordingly.

M- 19 M/s Weatherf ord Drilling & Productio n Services (India) Pvt. Limited

AA No. 3410020 553 dated F. No. 01/81/050/ 489/AM- 08/DES-II M/s Weatherford Drilling & Production Services (I) P. Limited vide their representation dated 12.03.2022 & 17.01.2023 had stated that they had obtained Advance Authorization No. 3410020553 dated 07.01.2008 from RA, Vadodara. The case was rejected in Meeting No. 17/81 dated 12.11.2013 due to non-submission of reply of deficiency letter. However, the applicant vide letter dated 16.05.2017 furnished the reply with a request to fix the ad-hoc norms. The applicant's reply was referred to DHI on 30.01.2018 & 15.07.2019 for examination of the case. As per decision of Meeting No. 11/81dated 04.09.2019, the firm was called for personal hearing. The decision of NC meeting dated16.10.2019 vide case No. R-5 (offline) is as under:- ‘The Committee considered the case and the applicant's representative explained the case before Norms Committee during personal hearing. The Committee noted that the Authorization was issued in 2008 and the case was rejected in 2013 as The Committee noted that this is an old case and the applicant had already fulfilled the export obligation fully both quantity wise and value wise and completed the imports against the authorization.
Therefore, the committee decided to grant a personal hearing to the applicant to explain their case in detail Deferred

alue wise and completed the imports against the authorization.
Therefore, the committee decided to grant a personal hearing to the applicant to explain their case in detail Deferred

07.01.20 08 the party failed to submit the required information. The Committee during after a careful consideration decided not to reopen such old case.' forthcoming meeting. the NC After that the firm has been trying to file the case for review through email and other communications. They had raised help desk ticket to transmit the application for online since March 2022, but till date unable to do transmit due to technical reason (Help Desk Ticket #202203141351 dated 26.03.2022 showing Audi Logs). The firm has further stated that they had been reminding for this pending case for long time. Due to reason beyond control as the case was rejected and re-opened more than once. As per the direction they have submitted all the previous correspondence for the reason of pendency at the counter on the same day. Also the composition fee of Rs. 50001- paid online vide Payment Receipt Challan No.

tion they have submitted all the previous correspondence for the reason of pendency at the counter on the same day. Also the composition fee of Rs. 50001- paid online vide Payment Receipt Challan No. 0003166442 dated 05.03.020 and subsequently sen the copy of challan to him byemail. The applicant has further explained that immediately after the pandemic COVlD 19 , they could not visit to follow up the matter as even DGFT office was not functioning and officers were operating online from home due to lock down conditions However, they had continuously followed up the matter by emails and telephonic conversation. Thereafter, the firm also sen number of mails to the NC to explain the matter. The firm has stated that they had already fulfilled the export obligation fully both quantity wise and value wise and completed the imports against the authorization. The firm also stated that they have obtained a number of Advance Authorizations/EPCG authorization and successfully complied with the export obligations and received EODCs except the above authorization. The firm has requested to consider this case in offline mode as filing on online mode is not possible for them and to ratify the norms and to enable them to close the case at RA Vadodara. Accordingly, the case is listed in offline mode. The case was referred to DHI on 06.02.2023 for examination and comments. However, no comment has been received as yet.

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has been received as yet.

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~ ~ ~ Isantosh K:!'UbeY ~ m51~?::"r<fi f<!Il ol'}foreign Trade o· ctor Genera ~ oeputy Ire~ "fI":'e~I,f;a"9,.nllC:""d f~ Co<II""';ral of Foreign Tra e Directorate Gen tt of commerce ~ fl'I'>WT/ ~ ~ ~ merce & Industry Ministry ~ I Govt. of India ~ '>tWl. ~~~Ihl Udyo9 Bhawan. 25 I MEETING NUMBER: NC/2/MEET/Jan1202223/21 (Offline Cases) MEETING DATE: 07.02.2023