Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on October 8, 2021, amends previous notifications regarding ports of import under the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020. It adds Ranaghat Railway Station INRNG2 to the list of ports allowing imports under Notification No. 20/2015-20 dated August 24, 2021. All other conditions of the original notification and subsequent amendments remain in effect.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment:**
* Notification No. 36/2015-2020 amends Para 3 of Notification No. 20/2015-20 dated August 24, 2021, in conjunction with Notifications 23/2015-20, 25/2015-20 and 32/2015-2020.
* **Inclusion of Ranaghat Railway Station:**
* Ranaghat Railway Station INRNG2 is added as a port for allowing imports under Notification No. 20/2015-20.
* **Continuation of Existing Conditions:**
* All other conditions mandated under Notification No. 20/2015-20 and subsequent related notifications remain applicable.
Impact Analysis:
* **Importers:**
* Impact: Importers can now utilize Ranaghat Railway Station INRNG2 for importing goods under the terms specified in Notification No. 20/2015-20 and related notifications.
* Action Required: Review the updated list of approved ports and ensure compliance with all existing conditions for imports.
* **Customs Authorities:**
* Impact: Customs authorities at Ranaghat Railway Station INRNG2 must now facilitate and regulate imports according to Notification No. 20/2015-20 and related notifications.
* Action Required: Update procedures and systems to accommodate import activities at the newly included port, ensuring adherence to established guidelines.
* **Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT):**
* Impact: DGFT is responsible for implementing and monitoring the amended policy.
* Action Required: Ensure the updated list of ports is communicated effectively to all stakeholders and address any queries or issues arising from the amendment.
Key Entities Referenced
Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020: A policy document related to foreign trade, spanning the years 2015 to 2020.
FTDR Act, 1992: Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992. An act of the Indian Parliament to provide for the development and regulation of foreign trade.
Notification No. 20/2015-2020 dated 24.08.2021: A notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on August 24, 2021.
Notification No. 23/2015-2020 dated 03.09.2021: A notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on September 3, 2021.
Notification No. 25/2015-2020 dated 13.09.2021: A notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on September 13, 2021.
Notification No. 32/2015-2020 dated 25.09.2021: A notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on September 25, 2021.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The government agency responsible for implementing foreign trade policy.
Ranaghat Railway Station, West Bengal: A railway station in West Bengal, India designated as a port for imports. The code given is INRNG2
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 8th October, 2021
No. 36 /2015-2020
Subject : Inclusion of Ports of Import in continuation to Notification No. 20/2015-20 dated
24.08.2021, Notification No. 23/2015-20 dated 03.09.2021 and Notification No. 32/2015-2020
dated 25.09.2021.
S.O. 4167(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of FT (D&R)
Act, 1992 and paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020, as amended from time to
time, the Central Government hereby amends the provision in Para 3 of Notification no. 20/2015-20 dated
24.08.2021 read with Notification No. 23/2015-20 dated 03.09.2021, Notification No. 25/2015-20 dated
13.09.2021 and Notification No. 32/2015-2020 dated 25.09.2021 as under:
The following (1) port is included in addition to the existing (7) ports as stated in the Notifications
mentioned above –
i. Ranaghat Railway Station (INRNG2)
2. All other conditions as mandated under Notification No. 20/2015-20 dated 24.08.2021 read with
Notification No. 23/2015-20 dated 03.09.2021, Notification No. 25/2015-20 dated 13.09.2021 and
Notification No. 32/2015-2020 dated 25.09.2021 shall continue to apply.
Effect of the Notification: The port of Ranaghat Railway Station (INRNG2) has been additionally
included for allowing imports under Notification No. 20/2015-20 dated 24.08.2021.
This issues with the approval of Minister of Commerce & Industry.
[F. No. M-5012/300/2002/PC-2(A)/Part-VIII/E-29098]
AMIT YADAV, Director General of Foreign Trade
& Ex-officio Addl. Secy.
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