In a proactive move to expedite the processing of Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC) applications for Advance Authorisations and EPCG, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, is organizing a two-week EODC camp. The camp will be held from November 13th to November 24th, 2023, and will benefit exporters with un-redeemed Authorisations.
1. EODC Camp for Faster Processing: The DGFT is taking an important step to facilitate the clearance of pending applications for Export Obligation Discharge Certificates (EODC). The camp, scheduled from November 13th to November 24th, 2023, aims to expedite the issuance of EODCs for Advance Authorisations and EPCGs.
2. Preparations and Publicity: Regional Authorities (RAs) are tasked with preparing for the EODC camp. Importantly, they are required to publicize the camp extensively among exporters holding un-redeemed Advance Authorisations and EPCGs. This move is aimed at ensuring that pending EODC applications are processed effectively. The post-lunch sessions during the two-week camp will be dedicated to addressing these cases.
3. Reiteration of Important Points:
In light of earlier Trade Notices (Trade Notice 28/2021-22 dated December 31, 2021, and Trade Notice 01/2023-24 dated April 6, 2023), the DGFT reinforces key points for compliance. These include generating EODC letters online, updating the status of redeemed authorizations online, and the submission of EODC status updates via the DGFT website.
4. Electronic and Real-Time Processing: The notice emphasizes that EODCs are to be issued online and transmitted electronically to the Customs ICEGATE System in near real-time. This electronic approach is designed to facilitate the discharge of Customs bond obligations and streamline related activities at Customs ports.
5. No Manual Issuance: An important directive in the notice is that no Export Obligation Discharge Certificates (EODCs) are to be issued manually or through any legacy IT systems. All Management Information System (MIS) reports should be generated by the RAs based on the data updated online.
6. Addressing Difficulties: The notice encourages stakeholders to promptly report any difficulties they encounter in the process.
7. Conclusion: The EODC camp organized by the DGFT demonstrates the government’s commitment to facilitating trade and supporting businesses. By streamlining the process of Export Obligation Discharge Certificates, the DGFT aims to reduce compliance-related challenges for exporters. This move aligns with the broader goal of improving the ease of doing business in India and strengthening the country’s position in the global trade landscape. Exporters are encouraged to actively participate in the camp and leverage this opportunity to expedite their EODC applications.
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Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
Trade Notice No. 29/2023-24-DGFT | Dated: 13th October 2023
To,
1. All Regional Authorities of DGFT
2. All Export Promotion Councils
3. All Advance/EPCG Authorisation Holders
Subject: EODC camp in RAs w.e.f. 13th November 2023 to 24th November 2023 -reg
To facilitate the expedited disposal of pending applications for Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC) for Advance Authorisations and EPCG, it is decided that the concerned RAs (as per Annexure enclosed), shall organise a 2-week EODC camp w.e.f. 13.11.2023 to 24.11.2023.
2. RAs shall make requisite preparations for the EODC camp proposed. RAs shall duly publicize the camp to all concerned exporters with un-redeemed AA/EPCG Authorisations. Exporters whose EODC applications are pending, and their licence status is not reflected as `Closed’ on the DGFT Website, are advised to make use of the camp in earnest and ensure that un-redeemed licence pendency is disposed to the maximum extent feasible. The post-lunch session of the above period would be exclusively reserved for this purpose.
3. Reference Trade Notice 28/2021-22 dated 31.12.2021 and Trade Notice 01/2023-24 dated 06.04.2023 issued earlier, the following points are reiterated for due compliance please —
i. For applications wherein physical files were submitted for redemption/closure to the RA earlier, the RA on examination of the said files should generate the EODC letter online by navigating to License Room, select relevant License number -3Click on “EODC Status Update” button and generate the EODC letter online.
ii. Also, for cases where the authorisation was redeemed earlier but not updated by the RA online, the given set of steps are to be followed such that the authorisation status is duly updated in the online systems.
iii. Alternatively, the AA/EPCG Authorisation holder may also submit EODC status update application by navigating to DGFT website 4 Services -9AA / EPCG 4 EODC Status update.
iv. RA as well as the Exporter is mandated to ensure that the status of all redeemed AA/EPCG authorisations are duly updated in the DGFT online systems.
v. EODC issued online are transmitted electronically to Customs ICEGATE System in near real-time, to facilitate the discharge of Customs bond and other related activities at the Customs port.
vi. No Export Obligation Discharge Certificates (EODC) are to be issued manually or through any legacy IT system(s). All MIS reports are to be generated by the RA based on the data updated online.
4. Difficulties if any, may be brought to the notice of the undersigned immediately. This Trade Notice is issued with the approval of the Competent Authority.
(K.M.- Harilal)
Jt. Director General of Foreign Trade
Email: km.hanlal@nic.in
[Issued from File No. 01/94/180/102/AM19/PC-4]
ANNEXURE
Regional Authorities where Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC) Camp is being conducted w.c.f. 13th November to 24th November 2023
1. New Delhi [LA
2. Mumbai
3. Coimbatore
4. Kolkata
5. Surat
6. Ahmedabad
7. Bangalore
8. Rajkot
9. Hyderabad
10. Chennai
11. Ludhiana
First of all, DGFT may guide the perfunctoriness officials who are dealing the cases half heartedly.