## Report on Import Policy for Moong, Tur, and Urad for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a new government policy regarding the import of Moong, Tur, and Urad for the fiscal year 2021-2022. The core purpose of this policy is to allow and regulate the import of these pulses through a quota system. The key findings indicate that the policy aims to allocate import quotas fairly among millers, refiners, and traders via an algorithm-based lottery system, with specific deadlines and quantity restrictions.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of a new policy concerning the import of Moong, Tur, and Urad, based solely on the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective of this policy is to permit and manage the import of 1.5 Lakh MT of Moong, 4 Lakh MT of Tur, and 4 Lakh MT of Urad for the fiscal year 2021-2022. This includes defining the application process, allocation mechanism, and conditions for import.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** This policy addresses the need to regulate and facilitate the import of Moong, Tur, and Urad, likely to address domestic supply gaps or demand requirements for these pulses in India. It provides a framework for fair allocation of import quotas among eligible businesses.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The policy establishes the following key provisions:
* **Import Quotas:** Specifies annual import quotas for Moong (1.5 Lakh MT), Tur (4 Lakh MT), and Urad (4 Lakh MT) for the fiscal year 2021-2022.
* **Eligible Importers:** Limits import eligibility to Millers, Refiners, and Traders.
* **Allocation Mechanism:** Mandates the use of an algorithm-based lottery system to allocate quotas equally to a predetermined number of applicants.
* **Application Process:** Requires applicants to submit applications online via the DGFT website. Manual applications are not accepted.
* **Application Restrictions:** Restricts applicants to one application per Import-Export Code (IEC). The IEC issuance date must predate the notification date. Separate applications are required for each pulse type (Moong, Tur, and Urad).
* **Quota Validity:** The quota is effective from the date of allotment until March 31, 2022. Import consignments must reach Indian ports on or before this date.
* **Import Performance:** Importers utilizing less than 50% of their allocated quota will be barred from applying for allocation in the subsequent year.
* **No Extensions:** Requests for time extensions will not be considered.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Millers, Refiners, and Traders of pulses involved in the import of Moong, Tur, and Urad.
* The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the responsible agency for implementing and overseeing the policy.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:** The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is responsible for notifying the procedure and overseeing the application process.
* **Timelines or procedures specified in the text:**
* The last date for application submission is April 15, 2021, until 1700 hours.
* The quota is valid until March 31, 2022, and import consignments must arrive before or on this date.
* Allocation will be through an algorithm-based lottery system, though the specific details of the algorithm are not provided.
* Applicants must apply online through the DGFT website.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The likely intended outcomes of this policy are:
* Regulated import of Moong, Tur, and Urad to supplement domestic supply.
* Fair and transparent allocation of import quotas through an algorithm-based lottery system.
* Ensuring timely import of pulses within the specified timeframe.
* Discouraging quota hoarding or underutilization through the penalty for importing less than 50% of the allocated quota.
**9. Conclusion:**
The policy regarding the import of Moong, Tur, and Urad for the fiscal year 2021-2022 establishes a framework for regulated import through a quota system allocated via an algorithm-based lottery. The policy emphasizes fairness, transparency, and timely import to address the needs of the Indian pulse market. It is significant for Millers, Refiners, and Traders, providing them with the opportunity to import these pulses under specific guidelines and timelines.
Key Entities Referenced
ANF2 M: Appendix and Norms of FTP 2015-20 of DGFT
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The government ministry responsible for the notifications regarding import quotas.
New Delhi: Location of publication of the Gazette of India.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: The organization, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, responsible for foreign trade regulation and policy; referred to as DGFT.
Moong: A type of pulse, import of which is regulated by the notification.
Tur: A type of pulse, import of which is regulated by the notification.
Urad: A type of pulse, import of which is regulated by the notification.
Fiscal Year 2021-22: The fiscal year for which the import quotas of pulses are specified.
Amit Yadav: Director General of Foreign Trade and Ex officio Addl. Secy.
FTP 2015-20: Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, the 30th March, 2021
No. 47/ 2015-20
Subject : Procedure / modalities for import of 1.5 Lakh MT of Moong, 4 Lakh MT of Tur and 4
Lakh MT of Urad for the fiscal year 2021–2022.
F. No. M-5012/300/2002/PC-2[A]/Part-IV/E-5168.—Ministry of Commerce and Industry vide
Notification S.O.1266 (E) dated 19th March, 2021 has allowed import for an annual quota of 1.5 Lakh
MT of Moong and 4 Lakh MT of Tur during the fiscal year 2021-22. Further, the Ministry of Commerce
and Industry vide Notification S.O.1372 (E) dated 26th March, 2021 has allowed import for an annual
quota of 4 Lakh MT of Urad during the fiscal year 2021-22. The Policy Condition in the above notifications
lays down that the import shall be allowed to the Millers/Refiners/Traders and will be allocated equally to
pre-determined numbers of applicant through an algorithm based lottery system, as per procedure to be
notified by DGFT.
2. Accordingly, applications are invited online from the intending millers/refiners/traders of pulses for
import of Moong, Tur, and Urad as per ANF-2 M of FTP 2015-20 of DGFT. Separate applications are
required to be submitted for import of Moong, Tur and Urad. The applicant may file applications
online by visiting the DGFT website → Services → Import Management System → Licence for
Restricted Imports.
3. There is no requirement of sending copy of the application via e- mail or by post. Any manual
application by Post/Courier or via e-mail will not be entertained.
4. Only one application against one IEC will be considered. The date of issuance of IEC of the applicant
should be prior to the date of Notification for which the applicant is applying. Applicants will submit
separate applications for each item.
5. The Competent Authority will decide the number of applicants amongst which the quota will be
distributed, depending on the number of applications received in the matter. The algorithm based[भाग I—खण् ड 1] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
lottery system will select the applicants amongst which the quota will be distributed equally or as
applied for, whichever is less.
6. The last date for submission of application is upto 1700 hours on 15th April, 2021. The total available
quota will be distributed equally to pre-determined numbers of applicants through an algorithm based
lottery system amongst eligible millers/refiners/ traders.
7. It may kindly be noted that annual quota of Moong , Tur and Urad for the year 2021- 22 is 1.5 Lakh
MT, 4 Lakh MT, and 4 Lakh MT, respectively and will be effective from the date of allotment to
31st March 2022. Accordingly, successful applicants will have to ensure that the import consignments
of Moong, Tur and Urad reach the Indian ports on or before 31.03.2022. Importers importing less than
50% of the allotted quota will be debarred from applying for allocation in the subsequent year.
Request for extension of time will not be entertained.
This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
AMIT YADAV, Director General of Foreign Trade &
Ex- officio Addl. Secy.
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