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Financial Year 2020:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject
2 07.07.2020 Launch of new DGFT platform and Digital delivery of IEC related services –reg

1

 27.01.2020 Restoration of IEC.

 

Financial Year 2019:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject

3

 		10.09.2018 Merger of Goa office with Mumbai office..

2

 		24.04.2018 Camp for EODC cases

1

18.04.2018

 Amendment of IEC

Financial Year 2018:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject
4 13.11.2017 Onetime condonation of time period in respect of obtaining extension in Export Obligation period under EPCG Scheme
3 13.11.2017 Onetime relaxation for EO extension and clubbing of Advance Authorisations

2

24.04.2017

 Regarding MEIS application

1

21.04.2017

 Regarding Free Trade Agreement between India and EAEU

 

Financial Year 2017:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject

1

05.04.2016

 Open House for Applicant on every Wednesday in all RA offices .

 

Financial Year 2016:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject

5

05.09.2015

Niryat Bandhu Programme: Online Certificate Program in Export & Import Business 

4

04.09.2015

Elections to the Committee of Administration for Panel Members, Regional Chairpersons, Vice Chairperson and Chairperson of the Council for the period 2015- 17 as per Election Rules duly amended by the Members at the Extra-ordinary General Meeting of the Council held on 20th August 2015 

3

 26.06.2015

 Visiting hours for members of trade/non-officials for meeting with officers in the office of Addl. DGFT, Mumbai

2

 17.06.2015

 Reference PN No. 17/2015-20: Manual filing for Status Holder Certificate in ANF 3C of Hand Book of Procedures of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020, till stipulated time.

1

 01.06.2015

 Formulation of Committee on Quality Complaints & Trade Dispute (CQCTD)

Financial Year 2015:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject

4

9.12.2014

 Dispatching documents/authorisations by speed post

3

9.12.2014

 Sending additional copy of the Demand Notice to the counter for hand delivery

2

29.10.2014

 Filing of e-com applications and IEC online applications

1

 10.04.2014

 Final opportunity to IEC holders to update their Telephone numbers, mobile numbers and E-mail Ids with complete PAN details

Financial Year 2014:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject
4  27.12.2013 Indication of specific (not generic) name/description of all the inputs used in 
manufacturing of the goods presented for Export
3 18.12.2013 IEC Assistance Cell to assist the exporters in filing IEC applications
2 27.11.2013 One time Facility for Regularization of Export Obligation Default Cases
1 13.05.2013 Facility for submission of documents etc. related to more than three files at the counter.

Financial Year 2013:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject
20 18.03.2013 Counter timings for submission of the applications (Updated on 2.4.2013)
19 11.01.2013 Check List for Application of EPCG Authorisation
18 01.11.2012 Regarding Online IEC.
17 04.10.2012 Check List for Redemption/Transferability in case of DFIA
16 04.10.2012 Check List for Clubbing and Redemption of Advance Authorisation/Annual Advance Authorisation
15 20.09.2012 Check List for revalidation of Advance Authorisation
14 18.09.2012 Check List for Invalidation/ARO in case of Advance Authorisation
13 18.09.2012 Check List for Redemption/EODC in case of Advance Authorisation
12 26.07.2012 Check list for Modification of details in the existing IEC Number (Partnership Firm)
11 26.07.2012 Check list for Modification of details in the existing IEC Number (Others, e.g. Trust, Society, etc.) 
10 26.07.2012 Check list for Modification of details in the existing IEC Number (Companies)
9 26.07.2012 Check list for Modification of details in the existing IEC Number (Proprietorship Firm)
8 26.07.2012 Checklist for DFIA
7 26.07.2012 Amendment to Trade Notice No.9/2012 dated 28.03.2012
6 03.07.2012 Checklist for Focus Market Scheme (FMS) (Updated on 07.09.2012)
5 03.07.2012 Checklist for Market Linked Focus Product Scheme (MLFPS) (Updated on 07.09.2012)
4 03.07.2012 Checklist for Vishesh Krishi Gram Upaj Yojana (VKGUY) (Updated on 07.09.2012)
3 03.07.2012 >Checklist for Focus Product Scheme (FPS) (Updated on 07.09.2012)
2 03.07.2012 Check-list for submission of application in regard to Import Export Code Number (IEC Number) (Updated on 3.8.2012)
1 14.06.2012 Only e-mails from NIC e-mail addresses are valid official e-mail from Addl. DGFT’s Office

 

Financial Year 2012:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject
9 28.03.2012 Check-list for submission of application in regard to Advance Authorisation
8 27.03.2012 provision of Para 3.11.3 of HBP Vol.I 2009-14 in regard to “port of registration” for duty credit scrips of Chapter 3
7 21.03.2012 Corrigendum to Trade Notice No. 6/AM12 dated 19.03.2012
6 19.03.2012 Revalidation of Registration Certificates for export of Cotton
5 06.03.2012 Timings of submission and delivery of various applications
4 30.01.2012 IEC holders: Kindly inform the updated e-mail address of the Authorised Signatory
3 18.01.2012 Surrender of additional IECs where more than one IEC has been issued against one PAN – reg.
2 16.11.2011  Surrender of additional IECs where more than one IEC has been issued against one PAN – reg.
1 04.10.2011 Attention is invited to Trade Notice No. 15 dated 10th August 2011 issued by DGFT HQ

Financial Year 2011:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject
4 15.02.2011 declaration relating to ozone depleting substance
3 08.10.2010 Regarding Policy circular 52 dated 06.01.2009
2 30.04.2010 Problems in regard to transmission of licence/authorizations data
1 26.04.2010 Regarding re-credit of 4% Special Additional Duty (SAD)

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Financial Year 2010: 

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject
5 7.09.2009 Getting the original PAN Card verified for issue/amendment of IEC regarding 
4 17.07.2009 Rescheduling timings for receipt of applications at the counter...
3 20.05.2009 Regarding :applications/requests/covering letters...
2 20.04.2009 Regarding: provisions of attesting the photographs of Partner/Proprietor/Director at the appropriate place of the application
1 15.04.2009 Regarding: Installation certification to be submitted under EPCG scheme

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Financial Year 2009:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject
3 25.08.2008 Attention of Trade is invited to Trade Notice No. 2 dated 20th April 2001
2 10.07.2008 regarding requirement of c.e. certificates
1 30.06.2008 Email addressess of officers

 

Financial Year 2008:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject
2 12.11.2007 Introduction of Organisation Code No.110 107 for quick mail services
1 09.10.2007 Help desk for problems related to non-appearance of Shipping Bills

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Financial Year 2007:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject
4 12.03.2007 Filing of Transferability request for DFIA scheme through online mode
3 07.02.2007 Regarding trade notice no. 02....
2 07.02.2007 Attention is invited to para 4.4.7 of the Foreign Trade Policy ....
1 05.04.2006 Issuance of GSP Certificates by extension counter at Nagpur

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Financial Year 2006:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject
9 16.03.2006 Attention of the trade as well as bankers is invited towards provisions of attesting the photographs of Partner/Proprietor/Director at the appropriate place of the application format for allotment of IEC
8 09.12.2005 Submission of online applications with full particulars of Demand Draft
7 16.09.2005 Regarding submission of declaration in Para 5A of Aayat Niryaat Form.
6 31.08.2005 Withdrawal of Trade Notice Nos.1/06 dt. 7.6.05 & 2/06 dt.10.6.05
5 21.07.2005 Trade Notice No. 3/06 dated 5th July, 2005 is hereby withdrawn with immediate effect.
4 06.07.2005 Attention of Trade is invited to the Public Notice No.17 (RE-05)/2004-2009 dated 07.06.2005 which has amended Para 4.7 of HBP (Vol.I) 2004-09
3 05.07.2005 CHECK-LIST FOR APPLICANTS UNDER DFCE (’03-04) & TARGET PLUS SCHEME
2 10.06.2005 Declarations to be submitted regarding SCOMET Items
1 07.06.2005 Declarations to be submitted regarding SCOMET Items

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Financial Year 2005:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject
14 31.03.2005 Attention of Trade is invited to the Public Notice No.63 dated 28.3.2005which has amended para 4.7 of HBP Vol I 2004-09 as below
13 31.03.2005 Re-organization of licensing sections
12 10.03.2005 filing of complete information while submitting  applications for grant of Advance licences etc
Applications for grant of Advance Licence/DFRC involving import of items reserved for State Trading Enterprises
11 22.02.2005 Defaulter status and status of applications on Tata Indicom mobile
10 12.01.2005 Mandatory requirement : Declaration of Technical Characteristics, and  Quality and specification of Inputs mentioned in Para 4.31 of HBP(Vol.I) while applying for DFRC.
9 02.12.2004

Submission of information in conformity with provisions contained      in Annexure I to Appendix 10 of Hand Book of procedures (Vol.I)       in respect of applications for grant of Advance Licences under    Para 4.7 of Hand Book of Procedures (Vol.I).  

8 02.12.2004 Filing of Applications through digital mode.
7 02.12.2004 Applications for grant of GSP Certificate.
6 10.11.2004

Declaration to be submitted along with application for Advance Licence as per Para 4.7 of Hand Book of Procedures
5 16.08.2004

RCMCs from the relevant authority
4 12.08.2004

Procedure for filing supplementary DEPBs as per  DGFT Public Notice No.67 dated 21/6/2004

3 05.08.2004

Procedure for filing supplementary DEPBs as per DGFT Public Notice No.67 dated 21/6/2004
2 05.08.2004 (1) Issue of transferable DEPBs in terms of para 4.40 read with Para 4.47 of the HBP (Vol. I), 2002-07
(2) Registration with Councils dealing with main line of business
1 20.07.2004

Defaulter status and status of applications on Reliance India mobile when mobile

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Financial Year 2004:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject
12 23.03.2004

Last date for filing IEC Trade Return expires on 31st March 2004.

11 26.02.2004
10 23.02.2004 50% reduction in application fee available w.e.f. 1.4.2004 to only digitally signed applications
09 04.02.2004 Co-operation of the Trade sought during Computer Training to the staff
08 04.12.2003 Status of applications on mobile when mobile
07 14.11.2003 Entering of full details of items of Imports/Exports while submitting applications under Para 4.7 of Hand Book of Procedures 2002-2007 (Vol.I)
06 13.11.2003 Re-scheduled timings for the Counters
05 08.10.2003 Exemption from registraion procedure for import of all types of approved and unapproved drugs under the Advance Licencing Scheme
04 22.07.2003

Review of DEPB Rates relating to export productsAttracting @15% or more
03 16.07.2003 IEC Trade Return
02 15.07.2003 Issue of  IEC 
01 05.05.2003 Issue of Advance licenses for Deemed Exports for supplies to EOUs/ EPZs/ EHTPs/ STPs

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Financial Year 2003:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject
22 06.03.2003 Procedure for filing supplementary DEPBs
21 19.02.2003 Procedure for filing Supplementary DEPBs as per DGFT Public Notices 62 and 63
20 19.02.2003 Streamlining of the procedure for licensing under para 4.7 of Handbook of Procedures Vol. 1 2002-2007
( corresponding to para 7.5 in Handbook of Procedures Vol. 1 1997-2002)
19 17.01.2003 On-Line mode of Filing Applications 
18 06.01.2003 SUGGESTION SCHEME
17 01.01.2003 Default in Realization of Export proceeds against DEPB
16 03.12.2002 Role of JDGFT Mumbai in Export Promotion
15 26.11.2002 Regarding : problems related to logging of DEEC Books of old advance licences
14 20.11.2002 regarding: abeyance, on the refusal orders issued against old Quantity Based/Value Based Advance Licences
13 18.10.2002

Third party Exports under Export Import Policy. Pendency of Logging of DEEC Books related to Adv. Licences.  
Documentation.
12 25.09.2002

Facility to receive Licence by Post regarding.
11 25.09.2002 PMV declaration as prescribed in Hand Book Para 4.41 Request for change of co-licensee in an advance licence after waiver of bond condition. 3. Issue of Advance licences for Deemed Exports for Supplies to EOUs/EPZs/EHTPs/STPs 4. Acceptance of Shipment Certificate in lieu of EP copies of SHipping Bills - Which could not be generated under Customs EDI system - regarding. etc 
10 16.09.2002  Filing of applications Electronically is compulsory for Advance Licences/DEPBs/DFRCs  w.e.f. 1.10.2002
09 09.09.2002 Endorsement of Customs Notification No.43/2002 dt.19.4.2002
08 17.07.2002 Extension of DGFT service counter at newly created state of Chhattisgarh.
07 17.07.2002

Instruction regarding documents required for issue of status certificates under Chapter 3 of the Exim Policy.
06 02.07.2002 Amendments in Trade Notice Nos 4/2002, 3/2002, 11/2001 and 7/2001
05 29.05.2002

DEPB Claims against exports made up to 31/03/2002
04 28.05.2002 Issue of Advance licenses for Deemed Exports for supplies to EOUs/EPZs/SEZs/EHTPs/STPs
03 14.05.2002 Instructions regarding issue of DEPB .
02 05.04.2002 Instructions for filing new applications and amendment in Trade Notice No-1 dated 2.4.2002
01 02.04.2002 Regarding changes made in the provisions related to DEPB Scheme in the new Export Import Policy, 2002-2007 particularly to Para 4.43 of Handbook of Procedures

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Financial Year 2002:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject
20 04.03.2002 Regarding Non production of proof of realisation in DEPB
19 04.03.2002 Regarding Non production of logged DEEC books-reg
18 15.01.2002 Regarding payment details entry in on-line applications
17 08.01.2002 Issue of DEPB for Drug Formulations under Serial No.37 & 40 of Chemicals -no final assessment from customs required.
16 O/o JDGFT, Mumbai will remain working  for public on Friday
15 30.10.2001

Forfeiture of application fees if applications for pre-scrutiny are not collected back in time.
14 30.10.2001 Proper Certification/attestation of EDI Shipping Bills
13 30.10.2001 Guidelines for issue of Bank Certificates for obtaining DEPB/DFRC
12 11.10.2001 O/o JDGFT, Mumbai will Close for public on Friday
11 11.09.2001 Advance Licenses under Para 7.5 of H.B:-
10 03.09.2001 Extension Counter of Office of the Zonal JT.D.G.F.T., Mumbai, has been opened at NAGPUR
09 13.08.2001 regarding Green Cards
08 09.08.2001 Facility of Electronic Filing of Applications in the Office of Zonal JT.D.G.F.T., Mumbai and same day issue of licenses to Non-status holders. 
07 02.08.2001 Monthly Open House Meetings
06 18.07.2001 HAND DELIVERY of I.E.C Numbers
05 18.07.2001 Compulsory pre – scrutiny system for on-line applications
04 02.07.2001 ISSUE OF LICENCES ON THE SAME DAY
03 14.06.2001 Continuation of Enrolment No. System
02 20.04.2001

regarding Transference Copy of Shipping Bill 
01 04.04.2001 -

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Financial Year 2001:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject
07 18.09.2000

Electronic Filing of Applications. 
06 02.08.2000 Electronic filing of application
05 17.07.2000 reg. Documents by Post
04 21.06.2000 Validation of PAN in IEC
03 29.05.2000 Electronic filing of application
02 02.05.2000 Regarding Export House Certificate
01 19.04.2000 Validation of I-Cards

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 Financial Year2000:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject
16 31.03.2000 extend the date of receipt of typewritten/hard copies (IEC)
15 08.03.2000 -
14 15.02.2000 -
13 24.01.2000 -
12 07.01.2000 -
11 07.12.1999 -
10 - -
09 29.10.1999 -
08 18.10.1999 -
07 20.09.1999 -
06 06.08.1999 -
05 26.07.1999 -
04 07.07.1999 -
03 29.06.1999 -
02 03.04.1999 -
01 07.04.1999 -

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Financial Year 1999:

Trade notice No.

Date

Subject
14 15.12.1998

 Enrolment  for Exporters 

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