Circular No.ES/ 264/2016-17 January 12, 2017
To: Members of the Council
Sub: Amendment in Chapter 2 of the Handbook of Procedure (2015-20)
Dear Member,
DGFT has issued Public Notice No. 54/2015- 20 dated 11th January, 2017 by making amendments in para 2.14(A) of the Handbook of Procedures (205-20) as well as the provision in the Public Notice No. 58 dated 01.02.2016 and Appendix 2K of FTP (2015- 20).
The Revised Provision of HBP Para 2.14(A) is as under:
When an IEC holder seeks modification/change of Branch Office/Head Office/Registered Office address in its IEC and which involves a shift in its jurisdictional RA, a request to that effect will have to be made to RA concerned under whose jurisdiction the applicant exists.
On the basis of this request, the RA (custodian of the IEC file till now) will process such requests and amend IEC, if found appropriate, under intimation to the RA under whose jurisdiction the applicant wants transfer. The new RA shall allow the person in its new address to carry out necessary functions and also apply for eligible benefits as per FTP.
The Revised Provision of Public Notice No.58 dated 1.2.2016 is as under:
Applicants are required to pay fees of Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred only) for IEC application. If the application is rejected, applicant shall be able to rectify the grounds on which previous application was rejected, without a in any further fees.
The Revised Provision of Appendix 2k is as under:
In cases, where a new Advance Authorization, EPCG and Duty Credit Scrip is issued by RA in lieu of the earlier Authorization (which has been cancelled by RA, on the request of the firm, on account of non-registration at the Customs Port), or in case the RA suggests the firm to file application under correct scheme the application fees paid in the earlier Authorization will be adjusted by the RA for the new Authorization. However, a minimum application fee of Rs. 200/- shall be paid for the new Authorization. Head of Office of concerned RA while issuing Authorizations under this provision shall ensure proper linkage with the earlier cancelled Authorization.
Members are requested to make note of the above changes.
Thanking you,
V.ANIL KUMAR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
