Import of car for R&D – DGFT clarification
As per Notification No. 2 dated 7.4.2006, vehicle manufactures, and auto component manufacturers were allowed to import vehicles for R & D purposes. One of the conditions for such imports was that the vehicle will not be registered under the CMVR Rules in the country and will not ply on Indian roads. DGFT now clarifies that the condition is applicable only for use as a passenger vehicle. For the limited purpose of carrying out endurance test, evaluation test and for other testing purposes, the vehicle may be registered as provided for in the CMVR Rules
POLICY CIRCULAR NO. Dated: May 18, 2006