Discharge of bonds streamlined: electronic submission, 24-hour acknowledgement, deficiency timelines and prompt bond discharge. Nominated agencies/banks must electronically submit prescribed export proof (EP copy of shipping bill, Customs-attested invoice, bank certificate/eBRC) to the designated Customs e-mail. The Assistant/Deputy Commissioner must acknowledge within 24 hours, issue a deficiency memo within five days if needed, and require prior approval for additional requisitions. Deficient/additional documents must be furnished within seven days; the Assistant/Deputy Commissioner (Bonds) will verify export via ICES and confirm within seven days of receiving required documents, and discharge the bond within seven days of confirmation.