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.

THANKS

[YAGAY andSUN]

Yes, you can obtain a separate registration certificate for trading, even if such warehouse is located at within the boundary of factory premises. Earlier restriction under erstwhile Rule 51A has been removed.  You may approach to AC/DC/Commissioner for the same.

AI Summary

Merchant exporter warehouse registration permitted; separate trading registration allowed even within manufacturing premises, subject to excise compliance. A merchant exporter may obtain a separate registration certificate for trading even when the warehouse is located within the boundary of the manufacturer's factory; the earlier restriction preventing in compound registrations has been removed. The registrant should apply to the appropriate excise administrative authority to obtain the separate trading registration and comply with excise regulatory procedures for merchant exporters and warehouse operations.