(a) whether the Government have imposed ban on the export of semi-finished leather whereas the import of such leather is permissible;
(b) if, so the facts in this regard;
(c) whether the employees of small scale leather industry are facing problems as a result thereof?
(d) if so, whether the Government propose to reconsider its decision;
(e) if so, by when; and
(f) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI MURASOLI MARAN)
(a) & (b) No, Sir. As per the Export-Import Policy 1997-2002, export of all types of processed leather are under restricted category of export. However, certain categories of semi-processed leather like EI tanned has been allowed to export freely w.e.f. 13.1.2000 with export duty. Import of semi-finished leather is allowed freely.
(c) to (f) No such problem has come to the notice of the Government.