online process for EOP extension and EODC for Advance Authorization with Annual requirement

Trade Notice No.11/2023 Dated: 23^rd June, 2023

Subject: Process for EOP extension and issuance of EODC for Advance Authorization for Annual requirement—reg.

Reference is drawn to earlier Trade Notice no. 01/2023-24 dated 6^th April 2023 and Trade Notice No. 24/2022-23 dated 12^th January 2023 regarding the online functionality to AA / EPCG authorization holders to update closure / redemption status on the DGFT Website (https://www.dgft.gov.in) of manually issued EODC in case incorrectly reflected on the DGFT portal.

1.In continuation to the said instructions, it is informed that — For Annual Advance Authorization cases, physical files may be submitted for redemption to the  concerned DGFT Regional Authority (RA). On approval, the Authorization holders may submit Closure/EODC Status Update request online to RA for updating as follows- 

1. May navigate to DGFT website –> Services–>Advance Authorization–>Annual Advance Authorization Closure/EODC Status update.

2.RAs shall examine the applications accordingly and any physical correspondence with the applicant shall be recorded online on the DGFT online portal in the correspondences

3.All applications for EOP extension of Advance Authorization for Annual Requirement shall be submitted physically to the concerned RA and the same shall be processed manually.

4.This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.