An Advance Licence holder except Advance Licence for intermediate supply, holder of DFRC intending to source the inputs from indigenous sources/ canalising agencies/ EOU/ EPZ/SEZ/EHTP/STP units in lieu of direct import has the option to source them against Advance Release Orders denominated in foreign exchange/ Indian rupees. In such a case the licence shall be invalidated for direct import and a permission in the form of ARO shall be issued which will entitle the supplier to the benefits of deemed export. The transferee of a Duty Free Replenishment Certificate shall also be eligible for ARO facility.