Procedure - application to obtain Status Recognition Certificate / Nominated Agency Certificate
THE DGFT has noticed that RAs/Development Commissioners are following different practices while issuing Status Recognition Certificate / Nominated Agency Certificate in case of IEC holders having both DTA units as well as SEZ Units.
To bring greater clarity into the matter and also to have uniform and harmonious practice by RAs and Development Commissioners, a tabular chart has been provided below:
S.No. | Category | Issuing/renewing Authority for Status Recognition Certificate | Issuing/Renewing Authority for Nominated Agency Certificate |
1. | IEC holder having DTA unit as well as SEZ/EOU unit | R A concerned | RA concerned |
2. | IEC holder having SEZ/EOU unit only | DC concerned | No such Certificate for such applicants. |
3. | IEC holder having DTA unit only | RA concerned | RA concerned |
It is also clarified that the existing Status Recognition Certificates and Nominated Agency Certificates that have been issued already shall not be withdrawn, irrespective of whether it has been issued by concerned RA or DC. Further, after the expiry of validity period of existing certificates, these certificates can be renewed only as per the authority indicated in tabulation given above.
DGFT Policy Circular No. 4/2009-2014 (RE 2012), Dated: August 08, 2013