Liberalization of Import of sports weapons by ‘Renowned Shooters'
IN its Policy Circular No. 2/2009-2014 dated 27.8.2009 DGFT stipulated that the authorization for import of sports weapons by ‘Renowned Shooters' will be issued by the concerned RAs on the recommendation of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
Earlier, through O.M. No. 52-37/2009-SP-I dated 28th January, 2010, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has recommended that “the present practice of routing import licence applications through MYAS may be dispensed with and renowned shooters may be allowed to approach the Regional Authorities of DGFT directly after obtaining recommendations of National Rifle Association of India”. This has been done with a view to liberalize and rationalize the procedures.
Accordingly, it has been decided to amend para 2 (ii) (iii) and (iv) of the above Policy Circular as follows:
“(i) On receipt of application, concerned RA shall send a copy of the application to National Rifle Association of India for their comments. After receipt of comments from the National Rifle Association of India, RA shall issue licence to the applicant.
(ii) After issue of licence, RA shall forward a copy of licence to National Rifle Association of India with reference to their written recommendation for information.
(iii) In such cases, there would be no need to seek approval of DGFT Headquarters once written recommendation from National Rifle Association of India has been received.”
Policy Circular No. , Dated: April 26, 2010