In case of loss of Documents:

2.33

Issuance of scrips against lost EP copy of the Shipping Bills

Where EP copy of Shipping Bill is lost, claim for Scrips under Chapter 3 and Chapter 5 can be considered subject to submission of following documents:

(i) A duplicate /certified copy of relevant document issued by Customs Authority in lieu of original;

(ii) 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

(iii) Self-declaration by exporter about loss of document and an undertaking to surrender it immediately to concerned RA, if found subsequently

(iv) Self-declaration by exporter to effect that he would indemnify Government for financial loss if any on account of duty credit issued against lost Shipping Bills. Customs Authority, before allowing clearance, shall ensure that benefit / duty credit against such shipping bill has not been availed.