The Managing Directors/CEO's/Directors/Partners/General Managers
All FHRAI Members
 
CC: All Members of the Executive Committee
            All Regional Associations
Sub:- Amendments in Chapter 5 of the Handbook of Procedures 2015-20, related to Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme
Dear Member,
Please be informed that the DGFT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued a Public Notice regarding ‘Some amendments in Chapter 5 of the Handbook of Procedures (2015-20) with immediate effect and these are applicable for EPCG authorizations issued under FTP 2015 – 20’.
These amendments have been made in the following points:-
	
		
			| S.No | Para No. | Particulars | 
		
			| 1. | 5.14 ( c) | 5.14 – Block-wise Fulfilment of EO | 
		
			| 2. | 5.15 | 5.15 – Monitoring of Export Obligation | 
		
			| 3. | 5.16 (a) | 5.16 – Automatic Reduction / Enhancement upto 10% Duty saved amount and pro-rata Reduction / Enhancement in export obligation | 
		
			| 4. | 5.17 (d) | 5.17 – Extension in Export Obligation Period | 
		
			| 5. | 5.19 A | 5.19A – Maintenance of Annual Average Export Obligation | 
		
			| 6. | 5.22 (a) & (b) | 5.22 – Redemption | 
		
			| 7. | 5.23 (a) | 5.23 – Regularization of Bonafide Default and Exit from EPCG Scheme. | 
	
This is being issued in order to enhance the ease of doing business and to reduce the compliance burden.  A copy of the Public Notice is enclosed for your ready reference.
With best regards,
Jaison Chacko\
Secretary General
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