In the Handbook of Procedures, Volume 1, 2004-09, as amended, Para 4.7 is amended to read as- “The licensing authority may also issue Advance licences, where SION are not fixed, based on self declaration and an undertaking by the applicant for a final adjustment as per Adhoc/SION fixed by ALC. However, no Advance Licence for import of horn, hoof and other organ of animal, pepper or for any item for which DGFT may so notify, shall be issued under paragraph 4.7 by the licensing authority.
