Notice to CPC Manufacturers: Import of Raw Pet Coke Guidelines

Introduction: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, has issued Trade Notice No. 34/2023-24 on 16th November 2023. This notice is directed towards all Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) Manufacturers and DGFT Regional Authorities. The subject matter revolves around the import of Raw Petroleum Coke (RPC), referencing a recent Supreme Court order.

Detailed Analysis: The Supreme Court order, dated 10.10.2023, in Writ Petition(Civil) No. 13029 of 1985, pertaining to “M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors.,” delegates certain matters related to the import of ‘Raw Petroleum Coke’ to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). Specifically, the order focuses on the allocation of ‘Raw Petroleum Coke’ to calciners. To address this, the Commission has formed a Sub-Committee.

Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) Manufacturing industries seeking an allocation of imported Raw Petroleum Coke (RPC) are instructed to provide necessary details. The relevant information, as outlined in the Annexure, includes the name of the unit, contact details, current and past manufacturing capacities, sources of RPC, sulfur content in imported RPC, yearly procurement details, desired annual quantity for RPC import, and information on emissions monitoring.

CPC manufacturing industries must submit these details through email at caqm-ncr@gov.in with a copy to import-dgft@gov.in, no later than 20.11.2023. It is crucial to adhere to the deadline, as failure to provide the requisite information within the stipulated time will be presumed as non-participation in the Sub-Committee’s proceedings.

Conclusion: This notice, approved by the Competent Authority and issued by Md. Moin Afaque, Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade, outlines the importance of compliance with the Supreme Court order regarding the import of Raw Petroleum Coke. CPC manufacturers are urged to promptly submit the required information to ensure their participation in the Sub-Committee’s decision-making process. This step is essential for the effective allocation of ‘Raw Petroleum Coke’ and maintaining air quality standards in the manufacturing process.

Government of India
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade

Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi

Trade Notice No. 34/2023-24 | Dated: 16th November 2023

To,
1. All Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) Manufacturers
2. All DGFT Regional Authorities

Subject: Notice for Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) Manufacturers regarding import of Raw Pet Coke -reg.

Reference is drawn to the Hon’ble Supreme Court order dated 10.10.2023 in Writ Petition(Civil) No. 13029 of 1985 in the matter of “M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors.”, delegating certain matters related to import of ‘Raw Petroleum Coke’ to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), including the issue of allocation of ‘Raw Petroleum Coke’ to calciners. Accordingly, the Commission has constituted a Sub-Committee in the matter.

2. Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) Manufacturing industries, who wish for allocation of imported Raw Petroleum Coke (RPC), are accordingly directed to provide requisite details as per the Annexure enclosed.

3. CPC manufacturing industries may submit details through email at caqm-ncr@gov.in with a copy to import-dgft@gov.in, latest by 20.11.2023. It is pertinent to note that in cases where, any CPC manufacturing industry / unit does not provide the requisite details within stipulated time, it shall be presumed that the unit has nothing to state to the Sub-Committee constituted by CAQM.

This is issued with the approval of Competent Authority.

(Md. Moin Afaque)
Deputy Director General of Foreign Trade
E-mail: ddg1import-dgft@gov.in

(Issued from File No. :01/89/1 80/02/AM-20/PC-2[A]/Part-III)

ANNEXURE