The Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) of the Government of India has issued Trade Notice No. 13/2023-DGFT on 3rd July 2023. This notice pertains to the procedure for the allocation of quota for the export of broken rice based on humanitarian and food security grounds, as per requests received from other countries’ governments. In this article, we will explore the key details of the trade notice, including an amendment to the application submission deadline and the consequences for non-compliance.
Analysis: Trade Notice No. 08/2023 dated 20th June 2023, along with Trade Notice No. 12/2023 dt. 30.06.2023, has been partially amended by Trade Notice No. 13/2023. The amendment extends the last date for submission of applications for obtaining an export license for broken rice exports to Senegal, Gambia, and Indonesia until 6th July 2023. It is essential for applicants to comply with the specified time period and fulfill their export obligations to the respective countries. Any mis-declaration or failure to export the allocated quota may lead to severe consequences, including being blacklisted for the next two financial years and facing legal action under the relevant provisions of the FT (D&R) Act, 1992.
Conclusion: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade’s trade notice, No. 13/2023-DGFT, introduces a revised procedure for the allocation of quota for the export of broken rice on humanitarian and food security grounds. Exporters seeking licenses to export broken rice to Senegal, Gambia, and Indonesia should take note of the extended application submission deadline. Non-compliance with the specified time period or export obligations may result in serious penalties, including blacklisting and legal action. It is crucial for trade members to adhere to the guidelines outlined in the trade notice to ensure compliance and maintain a favorable trading relationship with the respective countries.
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Trade Notice No. 13/2023-DGFT | Dated: 3rd July, 2023
To
1. All Regional Authorities of DGFT
2. All Customs Commissionerate
3. Members of Trade
Subject: Procedure for allocation of quota for export of broken rice on humanitarian and food security grounds, based on requests received from Governments of other Countries.
Trade Notice No. 08/2023 dated 20th June 2023 read with Trade Notice No. 12/2023 dt. 30.06.2023 is partially amended to extend the last date for submission of application, for obtaining licence for export of broken rice to Senegal, Gambia and Indonesia, upto 6th July, 2023.
2. In case of any mis-declaration by an applicant or any applicant failing to export the allocated quota to the respective Country(ies), within the specified time period, will be black listed for the next two financial years and action under the relevant provisions of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, as amended, shall be taken against the applicant.
This is issued with the approval of the competent authority.
(S.K. Mohapatra)
Joint Director General of Foreign Trade
E-mail: mohapatra.sk@nic.in
(Issued from F. No. 01 /91 /171 /35/AM20/E-file/Part-2/E-35458)
