In order to minimize the scope of deficiencies in the applications to be filed and therefore to reduce the delay in processing the applications, the exporters are requested to follow the guidelines given herein and submit their applications accordingly - DGFT - 03/2006

This Trade Notice has been withdrawn with immediate effect vide Trade Notice NO. 05/2006 Dated 21/07/2005 In order to minimize the scope of deficiencies in the applications to be filed and therefore to reduce the delay in processing the applications, the exporters are requested to follow the guidelines given herein and submit their applications accordingly TRADE NOTICE NO. 03/2006 Dated 05/07/2005 Attention of all the members of trade and industry is invited to Public Notice No.15 and 16 (RE-05) dated 04.06.2005 and Policy Circular No. No 09 (RE-2005)/2004-2009 dt. 14.6.2005 for implementation of the scheme of DFCE for Status holders for 03-04 and Target Plus Scheme. In order to minimize the scope of deficiencies in the applications to be filed and therefore to reduce the delay in processing the applications, the exporters are requested to follow the guidelines given herein and submit their applications accordingly. 1. A check list is hereby provided as Annexure -1 to this notice for minimizing the of deficiencies in applications to be filed. It may be ensured that all the points in the check list have been complied while filing the applications. 2. In cases where applicant claims to be eligible for benefit under both DFCE 2003-04 and Target Plus Scheme, the application for Target Plus Scheme should be submitted only after submission of application for DFCE 2003-04 since that would enable the office to compare the export turnover details in the base year i.e. 2003-04 for the Target Plus Scheme. The same should be indicated in the checklist accordingly. 3. Since it is extremely necessary that the benefit is given to only those who have realized export proceeds in their own name, a statement of eligible exports and realization of export proceeds in the Annexure 2 format will be required to be furnished, in lieu of the statement under Sr. VI of the CA/CS/ICWA Certificate in App. 17-D 4. Each page of the application should be signed by the applicant and certified by the Chartered Accountant (CA)/CS/ICWA for its correctness. 5. The applications under both the schemes are to be filed manually at the counter or by post whichever may be convenient. 6. The Committee may invite the applicant exporter for personal hearing or may grant personal hearing, if so desired by the applicant, for expeditious disposal of the applications. 7. All correspondence for availing the Schemes may be addressed to Zonal Committee in the office of the Zonal Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai. 8. The exporters may approach Export Facilitation Cell in the Zonal office for clarifications related to the schemes, either before or after filing of the applications. (S.S. SANDHU) Zonal Joint Director General of Foreign Trade ANNEXURE I CHECK-LIST FOR APPLICANTS UNDER DFCE ('03-04) TARGET PLUS SCHEME 1. Whether application in Appendix 17-D has been duly signed by the authorized person with his designation, office stamp and seal etc.? YES/NO 2. Whether the person signing the application is duly authorized to sign the application? YES/NO If so, whether Board resolution/power of attorney in favour of signatory has been furnished? YES/NO 3. Whether the TR/DD towards requisite amount of application fee has been furnished ? YES/NO 4. Whether the copy of Status Holder Certificate for the year 2003-04 (for DFCE scheme for 2003-04) and/or for the year 2004-05 (for Target Plus Scheme) has been furnished? YES/NO 5. Whether RCMC valid for the year (2003-04) and/or and valid currently i.e. 2004-05 has been furnished? YES/NO 6. Whether the applicant belongs to any Group (according to the definition of Group Company in the Foreign Trade Policy) (Refer Para 9.28 of the Foreign Trade Policy)? YES/NO If yes, whether details of other Group Companies have been furnished in the application? YES/NO 7. Whether CS/ICWA/CA Certificate duly signed indicating the registration number, date of membership as well as other relevant details, as required, has been furnished? YES/NO 8. Whether Statement of exports and realization of exports duly certified by the applicant's bankers as per Appendix 22A consolidated for each bank (as indicated in serial no. 4 of the list of documents to be enclosed with the application form) has been furnished? YES/NO 9. Whether statement of eligible exports and realization of export proceeds duly certified by the bankers and CA/CS/ICWA as per Annexure 2 Trade Notice has been furnished? YES/NO 10. Whether the exports in respect of which benefit is being claimed is entirely manufactured by the applicant? YES/NO 11. If no, whether export turnover includes merchant/third party exports? YES/NO 12. In case of merchant exports, whether the details of supporting manufacturer have been furnished? YES/NO 13. Whether eligible export turnover in free foreign exchange during 2003-04 is Rs.25 crores or above (only for DFCE for 2003-04) YES/NO 14. Whether incremental export growth rate for eligible exports during 2003-04 over exports during '02-03 is more than 25% (only for DFCE for 2003-04) YES/NO 15. Whether eligible exports turnover in free foreign exchange during 2003-04 is Rs.10 crores ? (only for Target Plus Scheme) YES/NO 16. Whether incremental export growth rate for eligible exports during 2004-05 over 2003-04 is at least 20%? (only for Target Plus Scheme) YES/NO Whether request for split up certificate(s) has been made at the appropriate column in the application with requisite fee YES/NO ANNEXURE 2 Name of the Direct/ third party exporter Shipping Bill Number Let Export Date Item Description FOB value of Eligible exports as per bank certificate Date of realization of Money Export Proceeds (in free foreign exchange) Name of the Firm/ Company which has realized Export Proceeds (in free foreign exchange) directly from foreign buyer In Rupees In US $