It is hereby reiterated that the Policy of duty free imports through the nominated agencies and 15 nominated banks detailed in Chapter 4 of the EXIM Policy and Handbook of Procedures will continue to be operational. Exporters will continue to have the option to import duty free gold and silver for exports through the nominated agencies or directly under the Advance Licensing Scheme.
Where ICES system is not operational , the hard copies of IGM shall be required to be filed manually, in advance as per the Section 30 of Customs Act,1962.
I am directed to refer to Ministry’s letter of even number dated the 20th June, 2001 (Annex) on the above subject and to state that the policy/procedure/guidelines in respect of grant of reward to Informers and Government servants contained in the said letter stand modified to the extent indicated below :-
