Public Notice No. 21/2015-2020 dated 05 August  2022 

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020), as amended from time to time. Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in para 3.20 (a) of the Handbook of Procedures, 2015-20 with immediate effect:

• Existing para 3.20 (a) of HBP-

 3.20 Validity of status certificate

(a) Status Certificates issued under this FTP shall be valid for a period of 5 years from the date on which application for recognition was filed or June 30, 2022 only whichever is later.

• Amended para 3.20 (a) of HBP-

 3.20 Validity of status certificate

(a) Status Certificates issued under this FTP shall be valid for a period of 5 years from the date on which application for recognition was filed or September 30, 2022 only whichever is later.

Effect of Public Notice: Validity of Status Holder Certificates issued in the FY 2015-16 and 2016-17 under the provisions of FTP 2015-20 has been extended upto September 30, 2022.