Online import licensing mandatory for restricted items; applicants must file via DGFT eCom with IEC and required approvals. The DGFT requires mandatory online filing via the eCOM module for import licences for restricted items using the revised ANF 2M; applicants must authenticate by OTP, provide IEC (or listed permanent IEC where applicable), complete data fields, upload signed PDF documents, pay online and select the jurisdictional Regional Authority. Multiple items may be combined subject to a single Port of Registration which cannot be changed after licence issuance; imports through non EDI ports are prohibited. Applications must include mandatory category specific approvals and documents as listed.