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Procedure

Para 15.10

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Procedure
Dated

Time Bound Disposal Of Applications

15.10 The licensing authority shall dispose off applications expeditiously. The following time schedule shall normally be followed to dispose of the applications provided the application is complete in all respects and is accompanied by the prescribed documents.

S. No Category Of Application Time Limit For Disposal
1. Importer-Exporter Code Numbe 3 working days
2. Duty free licence where Input-Output norms are notified 5 working days
3. Duty free licence where Input-Output norms are notified but cases are to be placed before ALC 15 working days
4. Advance Licences and EPCG licences on self declaration basis.

Advance Licences where Input- Output Norms are not notified, EPCG licences other than those covered at (i) above/export licences/ restricted import licences
5 working days

45 working days
5. Revalidation of licence and extension of export obligation period by R.L.A 5 working days
6. Acceptance of Bank Guarantee/ Legal Undertaking.

Redemption of Bank Guarantee/ Legal Undertaking for Advance Licences.

Redemption of BG/LUT under Advance Licence for annual requirement and EPCG licences.
3 working days

15 working days

30 working days
7. Issuance/renewal of status certificate and golden status certificate. 5 working days
8. Amendment of any category of licence 5 working days
9. Fixation of Input-Output norms 90 working days
10. Duty Free Replenishment Certificate/ Duty Entitlement Passbook Scheme 5 working days
11. All licences falling under chapter 8 5 working days
12. Miscellaneous 15 working days
13. Fixation of deemed exports Drawback rate 60 working days
14. All applications filed through EDI mode by status holders and green card holders. 1 working day


Cases of undue delay in disposal of applications may be brought to the notice of the head of the regional offices by way of a written representation which shall be promptly enquired into and responded to.

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