Provision for BIFR units

5.5.1

Any firm/company registered with BIFR or any firm/ company acquiring a unit, which is under BIFR shall be allowed EO extension as per the rehabilitation package prepared by the operating agency subject to subsequent approval of BIFR.

However, in cases where the rehabilitation package does not specify the EO extension period, a time period upto 12 years reckoned from the date of issue of Authorisation would be permitted on merits of the case for fulfillment of export obligation.

Similarly, small-scale SSI units shall also be entitled for similar facility as per the rehabilitation scheme of the concerned State government. However, in cases where the State rehabilitation scheme does not specify the export obligation extension period, a time period upto 12 years reckoned from the date of issue of Authorisation would be permitted on merits of the case for fulfillment of export obligation