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Minutes of NC-V Meeting held on 28.10.2010

The Meeting No. 31/AM-11 for the licensing year 2010-11 to consider the cases under Duty Exemption Schemes (Chapter-4) held on 28.10.2010 in Room No.213 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. Shaish Kumar, Industrial Advisor DIPP 2. Sh. R.A.Lal, Director R.O, TC, Noida 3. Sh. J.D.Giri, Nominee, AEPC AEPC 4. Sh. Kuldeep Singh, Asstt. Director MSME 5. Sh. Pradip Kumar, F.T.D.O DGFT

(TEXTILES AND LEATHER ITEMS)

MEETING NUMBER : 31/84-ALC3/2010 MEETING DATE : 28.10.2010

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Case No.:2/26/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:ORIENT FASHION EXPORTS(INDIA) PVT.LTD. Meet No/Date:31/84-ALC3/2010 28.10.2010 Status: Approved HQ File :01/84/050/00163/AM11/ RLA File :05/24/040/00220/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0510272712 14.09.2010

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 as detailed below: - Export item Export Qty. Import item Qty. allowed. Infant top in 100% cotton printed poplin woven fabric with lining 100% cotton solid dyed poplin woven fabric, GSM-76+/-10% (Style No. 801651/822685) 5225 Pcs

1. 100% cotton printed poplin woven fabric, GSM- 76+/-10%

2. 100% cotton solid dyed poplin woven fabric, GSM- 76+/-10%

3. 3242 Sq mtrs.

4. 2048 Sq mtrs. Girls top in 100% cotton printed poplin woven fabric with lining 100% cotton solid dyed poplin woven fabric, GSM-76+/-10% (Style No. 801651/822685) 6445 Pcs

5. 100% cotton printed poplin woven fabric, GSM- 76+/-10%

6. 100% cotton solid dyed poplin woven fabric, GSM- 76+/-10%

7. 4001 Sq mtrs.

8. 2528 Sq mtrs. Infant dress in 100% cotton plain woven printed fabric with 22923 Pcs 100% cotton plain woven printed fabric, GSM-76+/- 24470 Sq mtrs.

PRO version Indian diaper cover & lining 100% cotton plain woven printed fabric, GSM-76+/-10% (Style No. 805775/806603) 10% Ladies top with hood in 100% viscose solid dyed woven fabric with Indian diaper cover & lining 100% cotton plain woven printed fabric, GSM- 82+/-10% (Style No. 807589) 4535 Pcs 100% viscose solid dyed woven fabric, GSM-82+/- 10% 9464 Sq mtrs. The GSM should match in both import and export. The R.A. shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

Case No.:4/26/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:MAHAMERU FASHION APPAREL LIMITED 28.10.2010 Status: Approved HQ File :01/84/050/00165/AM11/ RLA File :04/24/040/00162/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0410117174 15.09.2010

Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and after deliberations in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to ratify the Advance authorization issued in this case as detailed below: - Export Item Export Qty. Import item Qty. allowed Mens long sleeve shirts made out of 100% cotton woven yarn dyed poplin fabric, GSM-136+/-10% 30570 Pcs 100% cotton woven yarn dyed poplin fabric, width- 57/58”, GSM -136+/-10% 93365 Sq mtrs. 60% cotton 40% polyester woven yarn dyed end fabric, GSM -102+/-10% 5072 Sq mtrs.

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Buttons BT-210002/20L Net to net +1% or as applied whichever is lower Woven Main label applied whichever is lower Woven Jacquard side tab label LB-100312l applied whichever is lower Woven content/coo/size label applied whichever is lower Chaps universal care label applied whichever is lower Lead table hangtag applied whichever is lower UPC Sticker PT applied whichever is lower UPC Polybag sticker applied whichever is lower Size sticker SS applied whichever is lower UCC-128 label applied whichever is lower 60% cotton 40% polyester woven yarn dyed end 1352 Sq mtrs.

PRO version fabric, GSM -104+/-10% 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 call for style No. of export item and impose on export side.

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Case No.:5/26/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:MAHAMERU FASHION APPAREL LIMITED 28.10.2010 Status: Approved HQ File :01/84/050/00166/AM11/ RLA File :04/24/040/00161/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0410117176 15.09.2010

Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and after deliberations in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to ratify the Advance authorization issued in this case as detailed below: - Export Item Export Qty. Import item Qty. allowed Mens long sleeve shirts made out of 100% cotton woven yarn dyed chambray fabric, GSM- 140+/-10%

38146 Pcs 100% cotton woven yarn dyed chambray fabric, width-57/58”, GSM -140+/- 10% 22090 Sq mtrs. Buttons BT-210002/20L applied whichever is lower Woven denim Main label Woven new denim PKT label Chaps universal care label Import ado label Woven custom fit label LB New denim hangtag

PRO version New denim UPC sticker UPC Polybag sticker Size sticker SS UCC-128 label 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 call for style No. of export item and impose on export side.

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Case No.:6/26/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:JIWANRAM SHEODUTTRAI INDUSTRIES PVT.LTD. 28.10.2010 Status: Deferred HQ File :01/84/050/00167/AM11/ RLA File :02/24/040/00105/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0210147913 15.09.2010 Defer Date: 25.11.2010 Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and handed over the relevant details to representative of DC (MSME) for their examination and comments. It was therefore decided to defer the case for re-listing on 25.11.2010.

Case No.:2/27/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:CENTURY OVERSEAS 28.10.2010 Status: Approved HQ File :01/84/050/00175/AM11/ RLA File :05/23/040/00165/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0510273380 22.09.2010

PRO version 5 Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and after deliberations in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to ratify the Advance authorization issued in this case as detailed below: - Export Item Export Qty. Import item Qty. allowed 100% linen mens full sleeve shirts, GSM- 176+/10% Style No. PS234363 YM 727 Pcs 100% linen fabric, width –55”, GSM- 176+/10% 1905 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.

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Case No.:3/27/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:RICHA & CO 28.10.2010 Status: Deferred HQ File :01/84/050/00176/AM11/ RLA File :05/24/040/00226/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0510273386 22.09.2010 Defer Date: 25.11.2010 Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and handed over the relevant details to representative of DC (MSME) for their examination and comments. It was therefore decided to defer the case for re-listing on 25.11.2010.

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Case No.:4/27/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:IMPERIAL READYMADE GARMENTS FACTORY INDIA PVT LTD 28.10.2010 Status: Deferred HQ File :01/84/050/00177/AM11/ RLA File :04/24/040/00170/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0410117418 23.09.2010 Defer Date: 25.11.2010 Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and handed over the relevant details to representative of DC (MSME) for their examination and comments. It was therefore decided to defer the case for re-listing on 25.11.2010.

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Case No.:5/27/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:GAURAV INTERNATIONAL 28.10.2010 Status: Approved HQ File :01/84/050/00178/AM11/ RLA File :05/23/040/00172/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0510273402 23.09.2010

Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and after deliberations in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to ratify the Advance authorization issued in this case as detailed below: - S. No Export Item Export Qty. Import item Qty. allowed 1 Ladies Top made of 100% polyester satin dyed woven fabric, GSM-105+/-10% (Style No. 808634/814216) 20930 Pcs 100% polyester satin dyed woven fabric, GSM- 105+/-10% 32755 Sq mtrs. 2 Ladies Top made of 100% polyester satin dyed woven fabric, GSM-105+/-10% (Style No. 804490) 660 Pcs 100% polyester satin dyed woven fabric, GSM- 105+/-10% 950 Sq mtrs.

3 Security tag with pin (style No. 808634/814216) 20930 Pcs Security tag with pin Net to net with accountability clasue. 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.:2/28/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:VIRAJ SYNTEX (P) LTD. 28.10.2010 Status: Deferred HQ File :01/84/050/00180/AM11/ RLA File :06/24/040/00034/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0610019204 29.09.2010 Defer Date: 25.11.2010 Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and discussed with similar case of the applicant firm wherein personal hearing has been granted to them. The representative of the firm showed sample & explained that lanyards is braided & twisted. Metallic fittings are part and parcel of this product. Heat shrink tube (HST) is used as covering on joints of lanyards at both side and is 60 cms. It was also informed that metallic fittings are of Steel and Aluminum but segregated Qty. of the same has not been mentioned. Further, against metallic fittings, firm have mentioned various accessories viz., Scaffold hook, snap hook, karabiner rope grab, pipe anchor tower hook, rebar hook, carabiner, ascender, descender, pulley, swivel hook, roof anchor but their specific number has not been mentioned. Net Qty. of Polyester yarn to be used in the export item has not been given. It was informed that against this advance authorization in question, firm have not made any export so far. The representative of the firm was also convinced and assured to do the needful in the matter. In view of this Committee after deliberations in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting advised the representative of firm to submit complete details in view of above observations of NC at the earliest so that Committee can take appropriate view for fixation of norms in this case as well as for future advance authorization. It was therefore decided to defer the case for re-listing on 25.11.2010.

Case No.:1/31/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:GAURAV INTERNATIONAL 28.10.2010 Status: Deferred HQ File :01/84/050/00212/AM11/ RLA File :05/23/040/00192/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0510275208 Defer Date:

PRO version 10 19.10.2010 25.11.2010 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 25.11.2010.

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Case No.:2/31/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:RICHA & CO 28.10.2010 Status: Approved HQ File :01/84/050/00213/AM11/ RLA File :05/24/040/00242/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0510275242 19.10.2010

Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and after deliberations in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to ratify the Advance authorization issued in this case as detailed below: - Export Item Export Qty. Import item Qty. allowed Ladies cami made of 55% linen 45% cotton printed woven fabric, GSM-95+/10% Style No. 4709 2300 Pcs 55% linen 45% cotton printed woven fabric, GSM- 95+/10% 2990 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.

Case No.:3/31/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:GAURAVINTERNATIONAL Status: Approved

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Case No.:3/3 /8

C3/ 0 0 a ty Na e:G U V N N ON eet No/ ate:3 /8 C3/ 0 0 28.10.2010 Status: pp oved HQ File :01/84/050/00214/AM11/ RLA File :05/23/040/00193/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0510275357 20.10.2010

Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and after deliberations in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to ratify the Advance authorization issued in this case as detailed below: - Export Item Export Qty. Import item Qty. allowed Girls dress made of 53% cotton 47% rayon dyed woven fabric, GSM-95+/10% Style No. 805859/805354 12810 Pcs 53% cotton 47% rayon dyed woven fabric, GSM- 95+/10%

25491 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.

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Case No.:4/31/84-ALC3/2010

Party Name:GAURAV INTERNATIONAL 28.10.2010 Status: Deferred HQ File :01/84/050/00215/AM11/ RLA File :05/23/040/00194/AM11/ Lic.No/Date:0510275358 20.10.2010 Defer Date:25.11.2010 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 25.11.2010.

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Case No.305

M/s Bombay Rayon Fashions Ltd., Mumbai NC No.31/AM11 F.No.01/84/50/26/AM11/DES-V Dated 28.10.2010 Ratification of input output norms in respect of Advance Authorization No.0310570525 dated 21.04.2010 Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and observed that earlier NC had already decided norms in this case. Now, firm have neither given measurement nor size-wise calculation sheet for the complete garments alongwith justification for asking higher Qty. In view this Committee felt that it is not possible to reconsider this case for enhancement, hence decided to maintain status quo.

Firm may be informed accordingly.

Case No.306

M/s Pioneer Calicos Products Pvt. Ltd., Pune NC No.31/AM11 F.No.01/84/162/296/AM10/DES-V Dated 28.10.2010 Authorization No.3110039450 dated 31.7.2009 Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and observed that the case is under examination of DC (MSME) and comments are awaited. Hence it was decided to defer the case for re- listing on 25.11.2010.

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Case No.307

Reference received from PC-IV (B) in respect of M/s Munib Overseas Corporation, Kanpur NC No.31/AM11 F.No.01/84/162/196/AM11/DES-V Dated 28.10.2010 Clarification as to whether the export product’ cotton check sheet. Cotton check pad, cotton traveling boot, cotton winter rug and cotton leg protector are covered under DEPB rate schedule at S.No. 72 and articles made of supreme halter made of polypropylene are covered under DEPB rate schedule at S.No. 13 and P.P tapes with U.V stabilization 2% by weight plain/fabricated (a) P/P poly pad (b) poly traveling boot is covered under DEPB entry S.No. 40 of export product group ‘plastics’. Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and heard Sh. M.Najmi, Partner in the firm, who appeared for personal hearing in this case. The Committee observed that this is a reference from PC-IV (B) Section for seeking clarification with regard to eligibility of various export product viz., cotton check sheet. Cotton check pad, cotton traveling boot, cotton winter rug and cotton leg protector – for DEPB rate schedule at S.No. 72, articles made of supreme halter made of polypropylene- for DEPB rate schedule at S.No. 13 and P.P tapes with U.V stabilization 2% by weight plain/fabricated (a) P/P poly pad (b) poly traveling boot – for DEPB entry S.No. 40 of export product group ‘plastics’. The representative showed sample of each item & explained about the saddlery use of each. It was observed that some items were made of polyester but all for saddlery use. It was also observed that in this case applicant firm had filed an appeal against the cancellation order of Jt. DGFT, Kanpur in terms of 6 DEPB licences, which were ab-initio on the basis that the product actually exported and shown in sub-head was not according to the main description and hence they were not eligible for the DEPB. The Appellate Authority, HQs has set aside the Order passed by Jt.DGFT, Kanpur in this case. In view of the above position, the Committee after deliberations in

PRO version consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided that NC has no comments to offer since the Order has been passed by the Appellate Authority. It was therefore decided to inform PC-IV (B) Section accordingly for taking necessary action.

Case No.308

M/s Chelsea Mills New Delhi NC No.31/AM11 F.No.01/84/50/151/AM10/DES-V Dated 28.10.2010 Authorization No.0510251522 dated 27.10.2010 Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and heard Sh. Anil Kumar, an authorized representative of the firm, who appeared for personal hearing in this case alongwith one technical person. They showed sample in this case. It was observed that this case was cleared by NC in its meeting held on 03.12.2009 but tape and pumice stone were disallowed due to the fact that export product is not made out of denim fabric. The representative explained that against export item No. 1, pumice stone is used to create softness by beating process for 90 minutes and against export item No. 1 & 3 tape is used to draw string in the bottom fold of pant to facilitate the wearer to tighten the bottom. This tape is on the front & back yoke and side front pockets. The Committee after deliberations in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to fix the norms in partial modification of earlier decision of NC as detailed below:- S.No Export item S.No. Export item description Import item S.No Import item description Qty. allowed. 1 1 Womens Pant 3 Tape 1.50 Mtrs/Pc 2 3 Girls long shorts 16 Tape 0.38 Mtrs./Pc

PRO version 3 1 Womens Pant 6 Pumice Stone 150 gms/Kg content of cotton denim fabric in the export. The R.A shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

Case No.309

M/s Viraj Syntex (P) Ltd., Kanpur NC No.31/AM11 F.No.01/84/50/283/AM10/DES-V Dated 28.10.2010 Authorization No.0610017134 dated 29.1.2010 Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and heard Sh. Rajiv Kohli, Director of the firm, who appeared for personal hearing alongwith one technical person in this case. They showed sample & explained that lanyards is braided & twisted. Metallic fittings are part and parcel of this product. Heat shrink tube (HST) is used as covering on joints of lanyards at both side and is 60 cms. It was also informed that metallic fittings are of Steel and Aluminum but segregated

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Qty. of the same has not been mentioned. Further, against metallic fittings, firm have mentioned various accessories viz., Scaffold hook, snap hook, karabiner rope grab, pipe anchor tower hook, rebar hook, carabiner, ascender, descender, pulley, swivel hook, roof anchor but their specific number has not been mentioned. Net Qty. of Polyester yarn to be used in the export item has not been given. It was informed that against the advance authorization in question, firm have exported the goods. The representative of the firm was also convinced and assured to do the needful in the matter. In view of this Committee after deliberations in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting advised the representative of firm to submit complete details in view of above observations of NC at the earliest so that Committee can take appropriate view for fixation of norms in this case as well as for future advance authorization. They may also submit the photocopies of all the shipping bills in this case. It was therefore decided to defer the case for re- listing on 25.11.2010.

Case No.310

M/s Kan Kan Overseas Pvt. Limited, Noida NC No.31/AM11 F.No.01/84/50/187/AM06/DES-V Dated 28.10.2010 Authorization No.0510159376 dated 7.6.2005 Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and details available in the file has been handed over to the representative of DC (MSME) for examination and comments. Hence it was decided to defer the case for re-listing on 25.11.2010.

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Case No.311

M/s Aditiya Birla Nuvo Limited Kolkata NC No.31/AM11 F.No.01/84/50/156/AM10/DES-V Dated 28.10.2010 Authorization No. 021033432 dated 6.11.2009 Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and observed that the case is under examination of DC (MSME) and comments are awaited. Further, it was also decided to call the applicant firm for personal hearing before NC alongwith relevant documents specifying the Qty. & Bill of Entry-wise GSM in this case, as such wide range variation of GSM is not permissible. Hence it was decided to defer the case for re-listing on 25.11.2010.

Case No.312

M/s Chelsea Mills, New Delhi NC No.31/AM11 F.No.01/84/50/443/AM10/DES-V Dated 28.10.2010 Authorization No. 0510235454 dated 30.01.2009 Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and heard Sh. Anil Kumar, an authorized representative of the firm, who appeared for personal hearing in this case alongwith one

PRO version technical person. it was observed that in earlier decision of NC pertaining to import item at S.No .3 against export item No. 1 there was some typographical error. Therefore Committee decided to rectify this discrepancy as detailed below:

S.No Export item S.No. Import item S.No Description of import item allowed earlier by NC Description amended to read as 1 1 3 99% cotton 1% spandex stretch denim fabric, GSM-285+/-10% Fusible Interlining The R.A shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

Case No.313

M/s J.B.F. Industries Ltd., Mumbai NC No.31/AM11 F.No.01/84/50/36/AM08/DES-V Dated 28.10.2010 Authorization No. 0310425482 dated 03.04.2007 Decision: The Committee considered the case as per agenda alongwith other relevant papers and after deliberations in consultation with the representatives of technical authorities present in the meeting decided to ratify the Advance authorization issued in this case on repeat basis as detailed below: - Export Item Export Qty. Import item Qty. allowed Partially Oriented Polyester Yarn (Dope dyed) – PTA route 3000 M.T Purified terephthalic Acid (PTA) 0.920 Kg/Kg Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) 0.370 Kg/Kg Titanium Dioxide (TIO2) 0.00338 Kg/Kg Spin Finish Oil 0.01014 Kg/Kg

PRO version Estofil Dyes/Master Batch 0.105 Kg/Kg Antimony Trioxide 0.00061 Kg/Kg The R.A shall be advised to take necessary action subject to compliance of other usual conditions.

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