Counter timings for submission of the various applications to the office of DGFT w.e.f.18th March, 2013 - DGFT - 20

OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE Nishtha Bhawan, 48, Vithaldas Thackersey Marg, Churchgate, Mumbai 400 020 TRADE NOTICE NO.20 DATED 18th MARCH 2013 In reference to Trade Notice No. 5/AM 12 dated 06.03.2012, it is herewith clarified that the counter timings for submission of the applications was extended from 12.30 P.M. to 03.00 P.M. in order to facilitate the exporters coming from outside Mumbai. However, it has been found that the exporters whose administrative office is in Mumbai have also started submitting their applications after 12.30 P.M. resulting in bunching of applications. Needless to say, this has resulted in overcrowding of applications in the afternoon and therefore in delays in processing of the applications by the concerned sections and non-adherence of the call date as stipulated. Hence it is clarified that only the applications from exporters whose administrative offices are outside Mumbai and Thane Municipal Corporation limits would be accepted after 12.30 P.M. Further, it is decided that to facilitate all exporters, delivery of documents from counters commence at 3.00 P.M. Therefore the timings are clarified as under: Sr.No. Category Timings for submission and delivery of documents For exporters who have administrative offices in Mumbai and Thane Municipal Corporation Limits For exporters who have administrative offices outside Mumbai and Thane Municipal Corporation Limits 1 Submission of IEC applications 10.00 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. 10.00 A.M. to 03.00 P.M. 2 Advance Authorisations, DFIA 10.00 A.M. to 10.45 A.M. (One day applications) 10.00 A.M. to 03.00 P.M. 3 All other submissions 10.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. 10.00 A.M. to 03.00 P.M. LUNCH BREAK FROM 01.30 P.M. TO 02.00 P.M. 4 Delivery of documents 03.00 P.M. TO 05.30 P.M. Same day The above timings come into effect from 18th March, 2013. The Trade is requested to take note of the above timings. (Dr. Kavita Gupta) Additional Director General of Foreign Trade To all concerned.