The Government of India, through Notification No. 20 (RE-2001) dated July 27, 2001, has authorized the export of an additional 50,000 metric tonnes of onions (excluding Bangalore Rose and Krishnapuram varieties). The allocation is distributed among agencies such as NAFED (17,500 MT), MSAMB (17,500 MT), GAIC (5,000 MT), and others, with specific quantities for each. These exports will adhere to the terms laid out in Notification No. 16 (RE-2001) dated June 26, 2001, except for revised shipment deadlines. The onions must be shipped by August 31, 2001. Additionally, any unutilized balance from the earlier released 50,000 metric tonnes is also permitted for export until the same date. The initiative aims to streamline onion exports through designated State Trading Enterprises (STEs) and Registered Exporters under prescribed conditions. The notification emphasizes timely export execution to meet trade objectives.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
NOTIFICATION No. 20 (RE-2001) 1997-2002
NEW DELHI, the 27th July,2001
S.O.(E) In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act,1992 (No.22 of 1992) read with Paragraphs 1.3 and 4.11 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002(incorporating amendments made upto 31.3.2001), the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the ITC(HS) Classification of Export and Import items, 1997-2002 (incorporating amendments made upto 31 August, 1998) as amended from time to time :-
In continuation of Notification No. 16 (RE-2001)/1997-2002 dated the 26th June, 2001, the following additions shall be made against the Code No.0703(1) in Table B of Schedule 2 of the said ITC(HS) relating to “onions (all varieties other than Bangalore Rose onion and Krishnapuram onions)” under the column ‘ nature of restriction’:-
“ Further, another 50,000 (Fifty Thousand) Metric Tonnes of onions is allowed for export through the following agencies/State Trading Enterprises for the quantities indicated against each :-
(i) National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd.(NAFED) 17,500 M.Ts.
(ii) Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board (MSAMB) 17,500 M.Ts
(iii) Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation Ltd. (GAIC) 5,000 M.Ts.
(iv) The Spices Trading Corporation Ltd.(STCL) 2,000 M.Ts.
(v) AP-State Trading Corporation 2,500 M.Ts.
(vi) The Karnataka State Co-operative Marketing Federation Ltd.(KSCMF) 2,000 M.Ts.
(vii) The National Co-operative Consumers’ Federation of India Ltd.(NCCF) 2,500 M.Ts.
(viii) The North Karnataka Onion Growers Co-operative Society 1,000 MTs.
2. These STEs/agencies shall export directly or through the Registered Exporters on the same terms and conditions as laid down in earlier Notification No.16(RE-2000)/1997-2002 dated 17.5.2000 except condition relating to time prescribed for export for which the date indicated in Para-3 will apply.
3. The quantity of onions released as above shall be exported by 31st August, 2001.
4. It has further been decided to extend the shipment period of the unutilized balance quantity of the onion, if any, out of the 50,000 Metric tones released for export vide Notification No.16(RE-2001)/1997-2002 dated the 26th June,2001 upto 31st August, 2001.
5. This issues in Public interest.
(N.L.LAKHANPAL)
DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE
AND EX-OFFICIO ADDL.SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF INDIA
Copy to all concerned, by order etc.
(A.K.SRIVASTAVA)
DY.DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE
FOR DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE
