Confiscation of the imported machinery under the EPCG scheme -...

Confiscation of the imported machinery under the EPCG scheme - the DGFT, by granting extension for fulfilment of export obligation, have condoned the delay in achieving the export obligations and have also regularised the shifting of the machinery to the new address. However, such extension remained mere formality or an eye wash, as the appellant did not have any opportunity to manufacture and export pursuant to granting of extension in March, 2018, as the machines were admittedly lying sealed by the Customs Department since 2016. - the machines shall be de-sealed with the immediate effect - AT