Third party export recognition under EDI shipping bill permits corroborated proofs and ECGC payments to count for export benefits. Third party exports under the EDI shipping bill are acceptable upon production of Customs authenticated corroborative evidence (e.g., ARE 1 with Customs verification). Exports whose payment is realised through ECGC cover qualify for benefits under para 2.25.3 of the Handbook of Procedures, including cases prior to 01.04.2002. Branch offices may apply for all licence categories with an authority letter or NOC from the registered/head office. Where SIL surrender was mandated, regularisation may be effected by payment equal to 1% of the SIL value into the designated Central Bank account.