DGFT extends the validity of Status Certificates issued in FY 2015-16 and 2016-17 under FTP 2015-20

The DGFT vide Public Notice No. 21/2015-2020 dated August 05, 2022 regarding the extension of validity of Status Certificates issued in the Financial Year (“FY”) 2015-16 and 2016-17 under the current Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 (“FTP”) till September 30, 2022.

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020), as amended from time to time. Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in para 3.20 (a) of the Handbook of Procedures, 2015-20 with immediate effect:

Existing para 3.20 (a) of HBP

Amended para 3.20 (a) of HBP

3.20 Validity of status certificate

(a) Status Certificates issued under this FTP shall be valid for a period of 5 years from the date on which application for recognition was filed or June 30, 2022 only whichever is later.

3.20 Validity of status certificate

(a) Status Certificates issued under this FTP shall be valid for a period of 5 years from the date on which application for recognition was filed or September 30, 2022 only whichever is later.

Effect of Public Notice: Validity of Status Holder Certificates issued in the FY 2015-16 and 2016-17 under the provisions of FTP 2015-20 has been extended upto September 30, 2022.

The Public Notice can be accessed at: https://content.dgft.gov.in/Website/dgftprod/05436dd8-e664-4a6e-8baf-9ea85e5574d3/PN%2021%20eng(1).pdf

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