In case of loss of Documents:

2.33

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

Where EP copy of Shipping Bill / original BRC 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 / Bank 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 / BRC. Customs Authority, before allowing clearance, shall ensure that benefit / duty credit against such shipping bill has not been availed.