Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, extends the deadline for the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to finalize and complete the export of allocated quantities of Red Sanders wood until April 30, 2016. This amendment is made under the authority of the Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992, and the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020. This extension is subject to orders passed by the High Court of Madras or any other court.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendment Details:
* Notification No. 47 RE2013/2009-2014 dated 24.10.2013 is amended.
* Para 4 of the Notification is substituted.
Extension of Deadline:
* The Government of Andhra Pradesh and DRI have been granted an extension until April 30, 2016, to finalize modalities for the export of Red Sanders wood.
* This includes the allocation of quantities to authorized entities.
* The entire export process must be completed by this date.
Legal Caveats:
* The extension is subject to orders passed by the High Court of Madras, submissions made before the High Court in WP No. 29273 of 2007, or orders passed by any other court.
Impact Analysis:
Government of Andhra Pradesh and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI):
* Impact: Granted additional time to finalize and execute the export of allocated Red Sanders wood.
* Action Required: Finalize modalities, allocate quantities to authorized entities, and complete the export process by April 30, 2016, while adhering to any relevant court orders.
Authorized Entities:
* Impact: Dependent on the Government of Andhra Pradesh and DRI for allocation of quantities of Red Sanders wood for export.
* Action Required: Await allocation from the Government of Andhra Pradesh and DRI, and comply with all export-related regulations.
Courts:
* Impact: Any existing or future court orders may affect the execution of this notification.
* Action Required: Ensure that actions taken by the Government of Andhra Pradesh and DRI are aligned with any court orders.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020: A policy document related to foreign trade.
Foreign Trade Development and Regulation Act, 1992: An act of the Indian Parliament governing foreign trade.
Central Government: The Union Government of India.
Government of Andhra Pradesh: The state government of Andhra Pradesh, India.
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence: An Indian intelligence agency combating smuggling.
Red Sanders wood: A type of wood whose export is being regulated.
High Court of Madras: The High Court of Madras, a state high court.
Pravir Kumar: Director General of Foreign Trade