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DGFT removes physical challan for export duty payments
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has scrapped the requirement for exporters to submit physical duty payment challans when applying for Export Obligation Discharge Certificates (EODC) under the Advance Authorisation and…
The Story in Brief
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has scrapped the requirement for exporters to submit physical duty payment challans when applying for Export Obligation Discharge Certificates (EODC) under the Advance Authorisation and EPCG schemes, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced on Monday. The change applies to voluntary duty payments made on or after August 1, 2026. Payment details will now be verified digitally through the DGFT Customer Portal, using data integrated from Customs and ICEGATE. The ministry said the move will cut processing time, reduce manual work, and improve transparency.
The Indian Opinion
This is a sensible step, but one that was long overdue. The narrative that the government is rapidly digitising trade processes overlooks how many manual checks still slow exporters down. The real test will be whether the API-based integration with ICEGATE actually works without glitches from day one. If the system crashes or data mismatches arise, the paperless promise will ring hollow. Watch the volume of EODC applications processed in the first quarter after August 2026 to judge success.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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