Please refer to Para 13.2 of Chapter VII in CBEC Manual wherein it is said that the exporter shall submit a statement at least once in a month, in Form specified in Annexure 19 alongwith copies of ARE-1 etc. Rule 19 (3) of Central Excise Rules, 2002 contains provisions to the effect that “The export under sub-rule (1) or sub-rule (2) shall be subject to such conditions, safeguard and procedure as may be specified by notification by the Board”. Hence non filing of the Return is a violation of the said Rule.
Secondly, and most importantly, Annexure - 19 is not only for purpose of showing details of export done during the month but also various other information such as showing details of pending proof of export as well as proof of export received during the month.
Thirdly, the exporter is permitted to take credit in his running bond account on the basis of copy of the Statement referred above; after due acknowledgement by the Range office or the office of the bond-accepting authority.
Hence, Annexure - 19 is required to be filed every month - (i) showing details of export, if any, (ii) receipt and pending proof of exports and (iii) and for taking credit in the running bond account.