It is hereby clarified that the policy of Air conditioners containing HCFC – 22 only is under review. Air Conditioners which do not contain ODS substances will be allowed to be imported freely both under EPCG Scheme and under normal imports.
Looking at the considerable success in expeditious disposal of Section 48 unclaimed cargo as a result of the interim special initiatives taken by government vide Circulars dated 17.10.1997, 13.01.2000, and 28.01.2004, the Task Force viewed that the procedure laid down in the Ministry’s last Circular No. 7/2004 dated 28.01.2004 should be put in place as a permanent measure with some modifications.
