7.51 In case where EP copy of the Shipping Bill has been lost, the DEPB / DFRC claim can be considered subject to submission of the following documents.

1. A duplicate / Certified copy of the Shipping Bill issued by the Customs authority in lieu of original

2. An application fee equivalent to 10% of the DEPB / DFRC entitlement in respect of lost Shipping Bills. However, no fee shall be charged when the Shipping Bill is lost by the Government agencies and a documentary proof to this effect is submitted.

(Above (2) has been amended vide Public Notice No.6(RE-2000) / 1997-2002 dt.7-4-2000)

3. All the other prescribed documents, in original.

4. An affidavit by the exporter about the loss of Shipping Bills and an undertaking to surrender it immediately to the concerned licencing authorities, in case the same is found subsequently.

5. An indemnity bond is to be executed by the exporter to the effect that he would indemnify the Government for the financial loss if any on account of DEPB / DFRC issued against lost Shipping Bills.

6. The Customs authority, before allowing clearance shall ensure that no DEPB / DFRC benefit has been availed against the same shipping bill

The claim against the lost Shipping Bill shall be preferred within a period of six months from the date of export and application received thereafter will be rejected.