Export authorization suspension for cotton: shipments disallowed pending government decision on future export policy review. Directive to Customs to prohibit cotton exports after expiry of export authorization registration contracts, pending government decision on future policy. The Ministry of Textiles advised that EARCs were valid only until the expiry date and requested that cotton export shipments not be permitted thereafter. The Central Board of Excise & Customs transmitted this request to Commissioners and directed necessary action to prevent exports of cotton until further notice.