Extension of import validity and export obligation periods via automatic updates or RA amendment procedures for advance authorisations. Procedural instructions implement a six month extension of import validity period and export obligation (EO) period for existing Advance Authorizations and DFIAs. NIC/DGFT will bulk update eligible electronic authorisations in ICEGATE/Customs and RAs must run an update script locally; exporters with missing updates may request RA amendments by email/letter. Where prior revalidation exists or authorisations are physical (non EDI), exporters must submit amendment requests or present documents physically and RAs will verify eligibility and endorse revalidation/EO extensions on local servers.