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Date: 03-Jan-2025 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Amendment by incorporation of Para 1.04 (k) in Chapter 1 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023

Issued by Ministry of Commerce and Industry · Directorate General of Foreign Trade

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • This Public Notice No. 37/2024-25, dated January 2, 2025, issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), amends the Handbook of Procedures 2023 by incorporating Para 1.04(k) in Chapter 1. This amendment specifies the procedure for soliciting views, suggestions, comments, or feedback from relevant stakeholders regarding the formulation, amendment, or incorporation of specific provisions in the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP).

Key Changes

  • Para 1.04(k) is added to Chapter 1 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023.
  • The mode of receiving views, suggestions, comments, or feedback, as provided in para 1.07A of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, will be specified in the Public Notice/Trade Notice seeking such input.
  • This aims to facilitate trade by providing a structured mechanism for stakeholders, including importers, exporters, and industry experts, to contribute to the FTP.

Impact Analysis

Importers/Exporters

  • Action Items: Actively monitor Public Notices/Trade Notices issued by DGFT. Prepare and submit well-reasoned views, suggestions, comments, or feedback on relevant policy matters. Engage with industry associations to consolidate and amplify their voice.

Industry Experts

  • Action Items: Stay informed about upcoming policy changes. Offer expertise through formal submissions to DGFT. Collaborate with industry associations and government bodies to provide informed perspectives.

Central Government

  • Action Items: Ensure that Public Notices/Trade Notices clearly outline the process for submitting feedback. Establish mechanisms for reviewing and incorporating stakeholder input into policy decisions. Provide timely responses to stakeholder submissions.

General Trade Community

  • Action Items: Monitor trade publications and government websites for updates on policy changes and opportunities for providing feedback.

Key Entities Referenced

Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The issuing authority for this Public Notice, responsible for amending the Handbook of Procedures and implementing the Foreign Trade Policy. Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023: The overarching policy framework governing India's foreign trade, which is subject to amendment and refinement based on stakeholder feedback. Handbook of Procedures 2023: A detailed guide outlining the procedures for implementing the Foreign Trade Policy, which is amended by this Public Notice to incorporate a formal feedback mechanism. Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The parent ministry of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
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