TMI BlogDiscontinuation of printing of Advance Authorisations/ Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Authorisations on security paper by DGFT for authorisations issued with EDI ports as port of registrationX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... registration Reg. Attention of all the Importers, Exporters, Customs Brokers, Steamer Agents, Custodians/ Customs Cargo Service Providers, Trade Associations / Chamber of Commerce, Members of the RAC/ PGC and the Public Is invited on the above subject. 2. Kind reference is drawn to Board s Circular No. 07/2019 dated 21.02.2019 regarding discontinuation of printing of Advance Authorisations / Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Authorisations on security paper by DGFT for authorizations issued with EDI ports as port of registration. 3. In order to enhance the ease of doing business for exporters, DGFT has decided to discontinue the issuance of Advance/EPCG Authorisations on security paper as was the practice so far. DGFT has iss ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... amendment, invalidation etc. in respect of already registered authorisations are made by the Regional Authority of DGFT, the same shall also be transmitted electronically to Customs server and updated. No physical copy of such amendment needs to be sought from the authorisation holder. it may be noted that in terms of the Customs Act 1962, importer/exporter is required to self-assess the Bill of Entry/Shipping Bill. The authorisation holder must ensure that his claims/declarations are correct as per the authorisation. Further, the relevant exemption notifications under the Customs Act, 1962 inter-alia prescribe that the authorisation shall be presented before the proper officer of Customs at the time of clearance for debit. Since the au ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... inuance of printing of authorisations. However, the work being undertaken by jurisdictional Central Excise such as verification of address etc. will now be dealt by jurisdictional Customs formation. 10. All the members of the Regional Advisory Committee, Trade and Industry Associations are requested to circulate the Public Notice among their constituent members for implementation and guidance. 11. Action to be taken in terms of decisions taken in this Public Notice should be considered as Standing Order for the purpose of officers and staff. 12. Any difficulty, experienced in the implementation, may be brought to the notice of the undersigned. (S.FAHEEM AHAMED) PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER - Circular - Trade Notice - Public ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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