Commerce Ministry announces Progress on including SEZs, EOUs in RoDTEP Scheme

NEW DELHI : The Ministry of Commerce & Industry (SEZ Section), issued Office Memorandum vide Κ.43022/35/2019-SEZ dated February 16, 2024, updates on integrating SEZs and EOUs into the RoDTEP Scheme, based on previous communications. Hardware for ICEGATE is set in MEPZ SEZ and other zones, aiming for SEZ inclusion post-ICEGATE rollout, with EOUs initially covered.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this department’s O.M of even no. dated August 03, 2023 (copy enclosed) on the above mentioned subject and to forward herewith a copy of communication dated February 05, 2024 (copy enclosed) received from EPCEs on the subject mentioned above with a request to initially cover EOUs under the RoDTEP scheme as they are available on the ICEGATE like DTA units.

Moreover, the installation of hardware required to roll out the ICEGATE system is already completed in MEPZ SEZ and in some other zones also. Further, Development Commissioners of all the zones have already been requested to complete the installation of the required hardware. Post rolling out of ICEGATE in SEZs, the RoDTEP scheme may also be extended to SEZs. Meanwhile, SEZ Online may also make provisions for the RoDTEP scheme, as communicated earlier vide this department’s O.M of even no. dated August 03, 2023.