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(b) Many documents have to be submitted manually with the reconcili-
ation of export and bank documents at the time of closure of an
EPCG Authorization. The two key documents are there i.e., shipping
bill from customs and e-BRC from banks. Transmission of these
documents relating to Advance Authorization and EPCG Authoriza-
tions in secured electronic format to DGFT has established. And
thus, system of online Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC)
has been introduced by DGFT. Exporters can also file EODC appli-
cations online. And thus the exporter can also complete the DGFT
formalities online and may get quick clearances at the customs on
account of e-transmission of EODC from DGFT to customs.
(c) Message Exchange system for exchanging shipping data relating to
Focus Product Scheme (FPS), Focus Market Scheme (FMS), Mar-
ket Linked Focus Product Scheme (MLFPS), Status Holder Incentive
Scrip (SHIS), Served From India Scheme (SFIS) and Agri Infrastruc-
ture Scheme shall be established with DG systems. Thus, for quick
processing the exporters are allowed to link shipping bills received
from customs with their applications.
(d) For the export of cotton, cotton yarn, non-basmati rice, wheat and
sugar, a system for online issuance of Registration Certificate has
been introduced. Thus Registration Certificates can be quickly is-
sued and easily monitored.
(e) For resolving EDI issues, online system has been established. A key
number is generated by the system for each complaint for follow up.
(f) For users to file online complaints, a new online complaint resolution
system relating to EDI issues has been considered. Each complaint
is generated with a key number, which is followed up by the users
and DGFT officials for resolving the issues earlier.
17. Ease of Documentation and Procedural Simplification
(a) Individual applications are dispensed with the submission of physical
copies of IEC and Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC).
(b) The submission of hard copy of EP copy of shipping bills has been
dispensed with, in case of:
 Advance authorization
 Duty free import authorization for grant of EODC (in case exports are
made through EDI ports).
(c) Either cash or demand draft or EFT can pay the application fee. The
exporters and importers are now allowed to utilize credit cards for
payment of the application fee.