Issuance of scrips against lost EP copy of the Shipping Bills and / or original Bank Realisation Certificate

2.62

In case where EP copy of Shipping Bill / original BRC has been lost, claim under VKGUY/ FMS/ FPS can be considered subject to submission of following documents: -

a) A duplicate /certified copy of concerned document issued by Customs Authority / Bank in lieu of original;

b) An application fee equivalent to 2% of relevant entitlement. However, no fee shall be charged when such document is lost by Government agencies and a documentary proof to this effect is submitted;

c) An affidavit by exporter about loss of document and an undertaking to surrender it immediately to concerned RA, if found subsequently.

d) An indemnity bond by exporter to effect that he would indemnify Government for financial loss if any on account of duty credit issued against lost Shipping Bills / BRC.

Customs Authority, before allowing clearance, shall ensure that benefit / duty credit against such shipping bill has not been availed.