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Last date for IEC updation Extended upto 30.6.2000
Public Notice No.8 (RE-2000) /1997-2002 dated the 28 th April, 2000

Attention is invited to Public Notice no. 39 (RE-99) dated 16.11.99, Public Notice  no. 43  dated 15.12.99,  public notice  no. 49 dated  27.1.2000 and Public Notice no.  55 dt. 16.3.2000  according to which all  IEC holders are required to  modify/update the  IEC, alongwith PAN Number,  issued in their favour. Several  representations have  been received from  the exporters as well  as chambers  of Commerce  and Industry  highlighting the  problems in obtaining PAN  numbers despite  extending the last  date for updation  upto 28th April, 2000.

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 4.11 of the Export and Import Policy, 1997-2002, as notified in the Gazette of India extraordinary, Part-II- Section 3 – Sub-section (ii) vide S.O No. 283(E) dated 31.3.97, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby extends the last date for submission of application in Appendix-1A and Appendix- 2A for modifying/ updating the IEC upto 30th June, 2000. The application is not required to be accompanied by any other document like photograph, fee etc. even in cases where there is change in the status of the IEC holder. The exemption from penalty laid down under paragraph 15.4(b) of the Handbook of procedure (Vol.1), 1992-97 shall continue to be applicable to such applicant.

From 1.7.2000, the consignments of imports/exports shall be cleared on the basis of the updated information collected on the basis of such application.

 This issues in public interest.

Sd/-     
(N.L.Lakhanpal)
Director General of Foreign Trade

Issued by:
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce

 (F.No. 01/92/180/320/AM99/EDI)