Re-introduction of export release orders for sugar exports under OGL
As the production of sugar in 2008-09 season would be substantially less than the last two sugar seasons, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Department of Food & Public Distribution has decided to re-introduce the system of export release orders with effect from 1.1.2009 for exports under OGL. Therefore, export of sugar would be permitted only if the exporters obtain release orders from the Directorate of Sugar. However, in respect of exports under advance authorization scheme export release orders are dispensed with until further orders.
What would happen to the export consignments cleared without export release orders from January 1 to January 12, 2009? Will the Customs initiate penal action against the exporters for exporting sugar without export release orders?
F.No. Dated: January 13, 2009