8.87 The cases of bonafide default in fulfillment of export obligation by an
exporter who has obtained precious metals from the nominated agencies may be
regularised provided the exporter has paid customs duty alongwith 24% interest
thereon to the Customs. However, in the case of advance licence, the provisions
as given in Chapter 7 of this Handbook shall apply. This shall be without
prejudice to any action that may be taken against the exporter under the
Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act 1992, the Order or the Rules
issued thereunder".