FOB restriction on DEPB clubbing requires proportional FOB allocation, limiting CIF to DEPB credit-based amounts. FOB restriction on DEPB clubbing requires proportional allocation of the FOB value based on the DEPB credit used from each certificate; the combined proportionate FOB amounts set the CIF ceiling for the consignment. Applications are only considered timely if the initial submission includes the prescribed Handbook (Vol. I) documents; submissions missing prescribed documents and completed after the time limit are not treated as in time and may face late cut or rejection.