DGFT - Clarification on EODC on EPCG, Adv Lic and DIFA - Reg

[RAJAVARAPU NAGESWARRAO]

Dear Sir,

Good evening sir, our company is manufacturer exporter cum importer and obtained IEC, accordingly we have applied, EPCG, Adv Licence and DIFA. All licenses were obtained from 2001 to 2009 from DGFT, Hyderabad and completed / fulfilled export obligation as per statue and applied for EODC to concern jurisdiction DGFT as per prescribed period / time along with all original enclosures and obtained system generated acknowledgement from the department on day wise.

During 2012 the HYD DGFT office shifted from old premises to new premises. Now the EODC issue is pending from the department. Very recently (Since October 0215 on wards) we have approached respect JD / Staff for statue of our pending issue. They say files are not available / not traceable in DGFT office. Every time the officer saying same word.

In this context please give your valuable suggestion / opinion "can we proceed (discharge of EODC) on our records (xerox copies). If so please arrange any relevant circular / public notice / trade notice or any case citation for further proceedings. We are awaiting for your valuable opinion on this issue.

Thanks & Regards,

R N Rao.

AI Summary

EODC issuance delays: submit duplicate documents, escalate administratively and seek provisional customs forbearance and judicial remedy.
Delay in issuance of Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC) due to loss of physical files after office relocation; recommended actions are to submit duplicate sets of the application and supporting documents, request the jurisdictional office to process and issue the EODC, escalate the matter by e-mail to the central administrative office if no timely action is taken, obtain a letter from the administrative office to persuade customs to refrain from enforcement, and, if necessary, file a writ petition to compel expedited administrative action.