(a) whether the Government has allowed some private sector companies in steel
industry to import large quantities of iron ore this year; and
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government has allowed some private sector companies in steel
industry to import large quantities of iron ore this year; and
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (DR. AKHILESH DAS)
(a) “Iron ore and concentrates†as listed under Exim Code No. “2601†of the ITC
(HS) Classification is free for import. Hence there is no need for permission from Government.
(b) In view of (a) above, does not arise.