(a) the number of firms which have utilised export facilities during the last three years, State-wise;
(b) whether cases of misuse of various export facilities by some export firms have been noticed by the Government during the last three year period;
(c) If so, the details thereof; and
(d) the action taken/being taken by the Government against such firms and officials found responsible?
MINISTER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI MURASOLI MARAN)
(a) No record is maintained statewise in respect of firms which utilised export facilities.
(b) Yes, Sir.
(c) Different modes of mis-use of export facilities include over invoicing, misdeclaration, submission of forged documents and suppression of facts.
(d) The cases of misuse of various export facilities are investigated and are dealt with under the provisions of the Foreign Trade(Development &Regulation) Act , 1992 or the Imports & Exports (Control) Act, 1947(for cases prior to 1992) and Rules and Orders made thereunder. The Customs Authorities also take action under the Customs Act, 1962 in such cases. Whenever any misconduct on the part of officials comes to notice necessary action is taken as per prescribed rules of conduct.