DEPB benefit extended provisionally to imports filed during the gap and to licences endorsed under earlier notification, subject to conditions. Imports filed during 1-3 October 2005 are eligible for DEPB benefits with DEPB credit on Bills of Entry allowed provisionally; DEPB licences endorsed as issued under an earlier notification are acceptable under the later notification if the licence is valid for the imported goods and all conditions of the later notification are satisfied, and licences under earlier open ended notifications may be utilised likewise where valid and compliant.