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(a) whether the Union Government propose to simplify the Export- Import procedure in IT;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any request has been received by the Government from the importers of IT;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the reaction of the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(SHRI PRAMOD MAHAJAN)
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION
NO.141 FOR 01-08-2001 REGARDING SIMPLIFICATION OF EXPORT IMPORT
PROCEDURE IN I.T.
(a) and (b): Procedural simplification has been attempted in
the EXIM policy with a view to reduce transaction cost and time.
The following steps have been taken towards simplification:
(i) Electronic filing facility for grant of licences
(ii) Self certification facility for grant of Advance Licence and
Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme where nexus norms do
not exist.
(iii) Issuance of licences within the stipulated time period etc.
(iv) In Electronic Hardware Technology Park (EHTP) / Software
Technology Park (STP) Schemes , powers for granting necessary
approvals / permissions have been given to the officers designated
and posted as Director, STPIs.
(v) Software Units have been allowed to export using data
communication links or in the form of physical exports including
export of professional services.
(c): Yes, Sir.
(d): Electronics and Information Technology Associations have represented to the Government for the following:
(i) Removal of physical bonding for STP / EHTP Units.
(ii) Blanket permit for sale of software in Domestic Tariff Area (DTA).
(iii) Incentives similar to Special Import Licence (SIL) on export of software.
(iv) Waiver of 100% surety and bank guarantee.
(v) relaxation in customs bonded certificate.
(vi) Utilization of SILs remaining unutilized as on 31-03-2001.
(vii) Simplified procedure for donation of computers by STPI units.
(viii) Simplification in conditions of minimum export obligation.
(ix) Issue of Importer - Exporter code by STPI designated officer.
(x) modified EHTP Scheme allowing unlimited DTA sales against applicable duties and no minimum export performance etc.