REMOVAL OF GOODS FROM WAREHOUSE

[RAM SHARMA]

DEAR EXPERTS,

IS IT COMPULSORY TO REGISTER A WAREHOUSE FOR MERCHANT EXPORTER. CAN A MANUFACTURER REGISTER A WAREHOUSE AS A MERCHANT EXPORTER IN HIS OWN MANUFACTURING COMPOUND. PL ADVICE.

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AI Summary

Merchant Exporters Can Register Warehouse Within Factory Premises; Rule 51A Restriction Removed A user inquired if it is mandatory for a merchant exporter to register a warehouse and whether a manufacturer can register a warehouse as a merchant exporter within their manufacturing premises. The response clarified that it is possible to obtain a separate registration certificate for trading, even if the warehouse is within the factory premises, as the previous restriction under Rule 51A has been removed. It was advised to approach the Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, or Commissioner for further assistance.