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Minutes of the Meeting of NC-V meeting held on 23.07.2009

The Meeting No. 17/AM10 for the licensing year 2009-10 to consider the cases under Duty Exemption Schemes (Chapter-4) held on 23.07.2009 in Room No. 108 of DGFT under the Chairmanship of Shri A.K.Singh, Jt. DGFT. The following officers were present: - Sl. No Name of the representatives & their designation Department 1. Sh. R.A.Lal, Dy. Director R.O, TC, Noida 2. Sh. Kuldeep Singh, Asstt. Director MSME 3. Sh. Pradip Kumar, F.T.D.O DGFT

(TEXTILES AND LEATHER ITEMS)

MEETING NUMBER : 17/84-ALC3/2009 MEETING DATE : 23.07.2009

Online agenda cases

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Case No.:6/2/85-ALC3/2009

Party Name:FASHION ACCESSORIES Meet No/Date:17/84-ALC3/2009 23.07.2009 Status: Rejected HQ File :01/85/050/00006/AM10/ RLA File :05/24/040/00794/AM09/ Lic.No/Date:0510239553 09.04.2009

Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and observed that applicant firm have neither given size-wise computation for each product nor Measurement. Further, they have mentioned Polyester Staple Yarn in the export product description and silk fabrics in the import items, which do not seem to be correct. In view of this, it is not possible to compute the requirement of inputs. Hence, Committee was constrained to reject. RLA may take suitable consequential action accordingly.

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Case No.:5/5/84-ALC3/2009

Party Name:RICHA & CO 23.07.2009 Status: Approved HQ File :01/84/050/00020/AM10/ RLA File :05/24/040/00009/AM10/ Lic.No/Date:0510240254 23.04.2009

Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda and decided to ratify the advance authorizations issued in this case as per written comments of DC (MSME) vide their U.O No. 37 (5)/25/2009-10/Hosy. dated 22.07.2009 as detailed below: - Export Product Import Item Qty. allowed Ladies Blouse made of 100% Rayon printed woven fabric, GSM-143+/-10% Style No. 765R 100% Rayon printed woven fabric, GSM-143+/-10%

2.95 Sq mtrs./Pc The GSM shall match on both side of export and import.

PRO version The R.A shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

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Case No.:3/13/84-ALC3/2009

Party Name:J.D. JONES & CO. PVT. LTD. 23.07.2009 Status: Deferred HQ File :01/84/050/00053/AM10/ RLA File :02/24/040/00049/AM10/ Lic.No/Date:0210128044 22.06.2009 Defer Date: 20.08.2009 Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and observed that ITC (HS) code mentioned for the export product i.e 59111909 does not seem to be correct as per ITC (HS) Book. It was also decided to link the earlier relevant file of applicant firm wherein norms have been fixed by NC and defer the case for re-listing on 20.08.2009.

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Case No.:4/13/84-ALC3/2009

Party Name:INDO-BRITISH GARMENTS PVT.LTD. 23.07.2009 Status: Rejected HQ File :01/84/050/00054/AM10/ RLA File :05/24/040/00139/AM10/ Lic.No/Date:0510244229 23.06.2009

Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and observed that applicant firm have neither forwarded calculation sheet nor CAD/CAM/Laymarker/Measurement, in absence of which it is not possible to compute the requirement of inputs. Therefore, Committee was constrained to reject the case. RLA may take suitable consequential action accordingly.

Case No.:1/17/84-ALC3/2009

Party Name:LILLIPUT KIDSWEAR LTD. 23.07.2009 Status: Approved

PRO version 5 HQ File :01/84/050/00069/AM10/ RLA File :05/24/040/00189/AM10/ Lic.No/Date:0510245686 13.07.2009

Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and after detailed deliberations in consultation with representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to ratify the advance authorization issued in this case as applied by the firm. The GSM shall match on both side of export and import. The R.A shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

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Case No.:2/17/84-ALC3/2009

Party Name:ASPINWALL & CO. LTD. 23.07.2009 Status: Approved HQ File :01/84/050/00070/AM10/ RLA File :10/24/040/00039/AM10/ Lic.No/Date:1010034480 14.07.2009

Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda and in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to ratify the Advance Authorization issued in this case on the basis of report of team, who visited the unit of the similar firm by allowing 1% wastage on the item of import. A copy of said report of team is also enclosed.

The R.A. shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

Case No.:3/17/84-ALC3/2009

Party Name:SHAHI EXPORTS PVT. LTD. 23.07.2009 Status: Approved

PRO version 7 HQ File :01/84/050/00071/AM10/ RLA File :05/24/040/00218/AM10/ Lic.No/Date:0510245898 15.07.2009

Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and after detailed deliberations in consultation with representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to ratify the advance authorization issued in this case as applied by the firm. The GSM shall match on both side of export and import. The R.A shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

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Case No.:4/17/84-ALC3/2009

Party Name:SUPER TANNERY LIMITED, 23.07.2009 Status: Deferred HQ File :01/84/050/00072/AM10/ RLA File :06/24/040/00011/AM10/ Lic.No/Date:0610015931 17.07.2009 Defer Date: 20.08.2009 Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and observed that copy of application has not been received in this case. It was decided to defer the case for re-listing on 20.08.2009.

Manual agenda cases

Case No.286

M/s Texshade Prefabs Pvt. Ltd,. Bangalore NC 17/10 dt. 23.07.2009 F.No. 01/84/50/403/AM-09/DES-V

PRO version Re-fixation of input output norms against Advance Authorization No. 0710061464
dated 02.12.2008 – under Para 4.7 of HBP (Vol.I) 2004-2009. Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and observed that wastage asked for is to be computed on the net content of export product basis. In this case, as per application, firm have asked wastage 30% whereas as per net content of export product, it comes aprrox. 40%. Further, firm have not given valid justification for claiming such a high wastage. In view of this Committee after deliberations in consultation with representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to call the applicant firm for personal hearing alongwith relevant supporting documents & technical person to explain the case in its meeting to be held on 20.08.2009.

                   The case stands for re-listing on 20.08.2009.

Case No.287

M/s Texshade Prefabs Pvt. Ltd,. Bangalore F.No. 01/84/50/386/AM-09/DES-V Re-fixation of input output norms against Advance Authorization No. 0710061239
dated 24.11.2008 – under Para 4.7 of HBP (Vol.I) 2004-2009. wastage asked for is to be computed on the net content of export product basis. In this case, as per application, firm have asked wastage 30% whereas as per net content of export product, it comes approx. 40%. Further, firm have not given valid justification for claiming such a high wastage. In view of this Committee after deliberations in consultation with representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to call the applicant firm for personal hearing alongwith relevant supporting documents & technical person to explain the case in its meeting to be held on 20.08.2009.

                   The case stands for re-listing on 20.08.2009.

PRO version

Case No.288

M/s Indian Acrylics Ltd., Sangrur F.No. 01/84/50/145/AM-09/DES-V Re-fixation of input output norms against Advance Authorization No. 3010060379
dated 04.03.2009 – under Para 4.7 of HBP (Vol.I) 2004-2009. firm have not given justification for the use of Sodium Meta Bisulphite in the export product. In view of this Committee after deliberations in consultation with representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to call the applicant firm for personal hearing alongwith relevant supporting documents & technical person to explain the case in its meeting to be held on 20.08.2009.

                   The case stands for re-listing on 20.08.2009.

Case No.289

M/s Indian Acrylics Ltd., Sangrur F.No. 01/84/50/144/AM-09/DES-V Re-fixation of input output norms against Advance Authorization No. 3010060380
dated 04.03.2009 – under Para 4.7 of HBP (Vol.I) 2004-2009. firm have not given justification for the use of Sodium Meta Bisulphite in the export product. In view of this Committee after deliberations in consultation with representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to call the applicant firm for personal hearing alongwith relevant supporting documents & technical person to explain the

PRO version case in its meeting to be held on 20.08.2009.

                   The case stands for re-listing on 20.08.2009.

Case No.290

M/s Colart Camlin Canvas Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai F.No. 01/84/162/516/AM-10/DES-V Ratification of input output norms against Advance Authorization No. 0310516132
dated 17.04.2009 – under Para 4.7 of HBP (Vol.I) 2004-2009. Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and decided to call for the following information/documents from the firm: - (i) Net content of Paulownia Wood in the export product; (ii) Total quantity of import in Cubic Meter.

         It was therefore decided to defer the case for re-listing on 20.08.2009.

Case No.291

M/s Indian Acrylics Ltd., Sangrur F.No. 01/84/50/143/AM-09/DES-V Re-fixation of input output norms against Advance Authorization No. 3010060686
dated 25.03.2009 – under Para 4.7 of HBP (Vol.I) 2004-2009. firm have not given justification for the use of Sodium Meta Bisulphite in the export product. In view of this Committee after deliberations in consultation with representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to call the applicant firm for personal hearing alongwith relevant supporting documents & technical person to explain the case in its meeting to be held on 20.08.2009.

PRO version The case stands for re-listing on 20.08.2009.

Case No.292

Reference from R.A, Kolkata F.No. 01/84/162/187/AM-10/DES-V Regarding Policy Relaxation of General Note No. 14 of Textile Product in respect of DFIA licences issued to seven different firms. R.A, Kolkata by mistake issued DFIA license in contravention of condition mentioned in General Note No.14 of Textile Product in respect of seven cases, particulars of which are as detailed: - S.No Name of Firm Export item Relevant SION 1 M/s Maruti Nandan Pvt. Ltd. Ladies Night Dress made of Mulverry Silk fabrics J--289 2 M/s Makvar Exports Pvt. Ltd. Ladies Nighty made of Silk fabrics J--286 3 M/s Makvar Exports Pvt. Ltd. Ladies Skirt made of Silk fabrics J--289 4 M/s Makvar Exports Pvt. Ltd. Ladies Skirt made of Silk fabrics J--289 5 Jasbir singh Oubhi M/s exports India Dot Pvt. Ltd. Ladies Night Dress made of Mulverry Silk fabrics J--286 6 M/s Maruti Nandan Pvt. Ltd. Ladies Night Dress made of Mulverry Silk fabrics J--286 7 M/s Maruti Nandan Pvt. Ltd. Ladies Skirt made of Silk fabrics J--289 The representative from DC (MSME) was of the view that transferability condition stipulated in this case is not at all relevant in the present context where the export of silk fabric made garment has already taken place. Similarly, the representative of TC, Mumbai from Noida office was also of the view that condition contained in the General Note No.14 of Textile Product needs amendment. In this connection, the comments/views of AEPC called for are still awaited. It was decided to remind them and defer the case.

                   The case stands for re-listing on 14.08.2009.

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Case No.293

M/s Meridian Apparels Ltd., Chennai F.No. 01/84/162/177/AM-10/DES-V Ratification of input output norms against Advance Authorization No. 0410103805
dated 09.04.2009 – under Para 4.7 of HBP (Vol.I) 2004-2009. Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda and decided to ratify the advance authorizations issued in this case as detailed below: - S. No Export Product Export Qty. Import Item Qty. allowed 1

Boys Cardigan (Age Group: 2 to 6) (Order No.9881) 16000 Pcs 100% Poly Micro fleece 150D/144F,GSM -230+/-10%, Knitted fabric. 13535 Sq mtrs 2 Boys Cardigan (Age Group: 8 to 16) (Order No.9892) 13000 Pcs 100% Poly Micro fleece 150D/144F,GSM -230+/-10% Knitted fabric. 19100 Sq mtrs 3 Girls Cardigan (Age Group: 2 to 6) (Order No.9903) 17000 Pcs 100% Poly Micro fleece 150D/144F,GSM -230+/-10%

14381 Sq mtrs 4 Girls Cardigan (Age Group: 8 to 16) (Order No.9914) 10000 Pcs 100% Poly Micro fleece 150D/144F,GSM -230+/-10% Knitted fabric. 14692 Sq mtrs 5 Boys Dressing Gown (Age Group: 2 to 6) (Order No.7081) 3000 Pcs 100% Poly Micro fleece 150D/144F,GSM -230+/-10% Knitted fabric. 8415 Sq mtrs 6 Boys Dressing Gown (Age Group: 8 3000 Pcs 100% Poly Micro fleece 150D/144F,GSM -230+/-10% 4691 Sq mtrs

PRO version to 16) (Order No.87081) Knitted fabric. 7 Girls Dressing Gown (Age Group: 2 to 6) (Order No.992893) 3000 Pcs 100% Poly Micro fleece 150D/144F,GSM -230+/-10% Knitted fabric. 4358 Sq mtrs 8 Girls Dressing Gown (Age Group: 8 to 16) (Order No.9283) 2000 Pcs 100% Poly Micro fleece 150D/144F,GSM -230+/-10% Knitted fabric. 5610 Sq mtrs The GSM shall match on both side of export and import. The R.A shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions. They may also monitor the Order Nos. mentioned against each export item on the export side.

Case No.294

M/s Megma Manufacturers, Greater Noida F.No. 01/85/50/56/AM-08/DES-VI Re-fixation of input output norms against Advance Authorization No. 0510207302
dated 07.08.2007 – under Para 4.7 of HBP (Vol.I) 2004-2009. Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda and in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to ratify the Advance Authorization issued in this case by

PRO version allowing 2% wastage on the item of import. The firm have to account for 163200 Sq mtrs. of import item in the export product.

The R.A. shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

Case No.295

M/s East End Silk Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata F.No. 01/84/50/161/AM-07/DES-V Re-fixation of input output norms against Advance Authorization No. 0210090965
dated 03.07.2006 – under Para 4.7 of HBP (Vol.I) 2004-2009. this case was earlier cleared by NC in its meeting held on 18.12.2008. The Committee went through the relevant details submitted by the firm and after deliberations in consultation with representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting, Committee decided to ratify the advance authorization issued in this case as detailed below:

Export item Import item Qty. allowed Silk Top Sliver Tergosilk - B 230 gms/Kg of export product Slicer - L 75 gms/Kg of export product The R.A shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

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Case No.296

M/s S.Khoday Silk Twisting Factory, Bangalroe F.No. 01/84/162/181/AM-10/DES-V Ratification of input output norms against Advance Authorization No. 0710064737
dated 14.05.2009 – under Para 4.7 of HBP (Vol.I) 2004-2009. Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda and went through the Flow Chart submitted by the firm and observed that 20% wastage asked for is very high. The Committee after deliberations in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting felt that 2.5% wastage is adequate in this case. Hence, it was decided to ratify the Advance Authorization issued in this case by allowing 2.5% wastage on the item of import. The firm have to account for 4271 Kgs of import item in the export product.

The R.A shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

Case No.297

M/s D.KJaganath Silk Twisting Factory, Bangalroe F.No. 01/84/162/182/AM-10/DES-V Ratification of input output norms against Advance Authorization No. 0710065089
dated 29.05.2009 – under Para 4.7 of HBP (Vol.I) 2004-2009. Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda and went through the Flow Chart submitted by the

PRO version firm and observed that 20% wastage asked for is very high. The Committee after deliberations in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting felt that 2.5% wastage is adequate in this case. Hence, it was decided to ratify the Advance Authorization issued in this case by allowing 2.5% wastage on the item of import. The firm have to account for 1709 Kgs of import item in the export product.

The R.A shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

Case No.298

M/s Bhadresh Trading Corporation Ltd. F.No. 01/84/162/717/AM-09/DES-V Fixation of SION for Raw Cotton not carded or combed. Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda and observed that M/o Agriculture (D/o Agriculture & Cooperation) have sough the following information: - (i) Variety of cotton whether hybrid etc. to be imported, (ii) Variety of cotton to be exported and (iii) Area where grown and whether irrigated or not. The Committee felt that cotton grown anywhere in the country can be exported. Accordingly, for fixation of SION for Raw Cotton, some average or minimum Qty. of Seeds, Pesticides/Insecticides/Biocides/Herbicides/Fungicide etc. shall be required. For this, M/o Agriculture can show the relevant data of total production of raw cotton and consumption of Seeds, Pesticides/Insecticides/Biocides/Herbicides/Fungicide etc. Further, Committee also decided to call the similar data from APEDA, ICAR, CIRCOT, Mumbai to take a final view in the matter. It was therefore decided to defer the case for re-listing on 20.08.2009.

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Case No.299

M/s Eastern Silk Industries Ltd., F.No. 01/84/50/384/AM-09/DES-V Re-fixation of input output norms against Advance Authorization No. 0210119991
dated 20.11.2008 – under Para 4.7 of HBP (Vol.I) 2004-2009. firm have not given justification for 35% wastage asked for in this case. In view of this Committee decided to call the applicant firm for personal hearing alongwith relevant supporting documents in its meeting to be held on 20.08.2009.

                   The case stands for re-listing on 20.08.2009.

Outside agenda case

Case No.1 M/s Shah Rug International, J & K F.No. 01/91/180/286/AM-10/PC-3 Clarification regarding grant of VKGUY against export of Chainstitch Rugs. this is a reference from R.A Jammu forwarded through PC-3 Section seeking clarification regarding grant of VKGUY against export of Chainstitch Rugs. The Committee went through the various shipping bills: - 6202165 dated 08.04.2008, 6325203 dated 22.05.2008, 6540751 dated 01.08.2008, 6674215 dated 17.09.2008, 6746622 dated 14.10.2008, 6746722 dated 14.10.2008, 6865878 dated 20.11.2008, 6913441 dated 13.12.2008, 6937106 dated 22.12.2008, 7025007 dated 22.01.2009 and 7025885 dated 23.01.2009. The Committee also perused the ITC (HS) Code under Appendix-37 and after deliberations in consultation with representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting observed that handmade chainstitch woollen 100% wool embroidery, base & back 100% cotton including rugs, durries falling under ITC (HS) code 57023120 and 57011000 would be covered under handmade carpets and other textile floor coverings are covered under Appendix-37 of ITC (HS) Book. Other ITC (HS) code viz. 63049120 & 63049190 are not covered under Appendix-37 of ITC (HS) Book. It was therefore

PRO version decided that above clarification may be sent to PC-3 Section for their necessary action.

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