Has your application been rejected by the Regional Authority due to a procedural lapse? We represent your case at DGFT Headquarters to condone delays and relax policy provisions.
Tell us why your case was rejected.
The DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) operates strictly according to the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP). Regional Authorities (RAs) have limited powers and cannot deviate from the policy text.
However, Para 2.58 of the FTP empowers the DGFT to relax any provision of the policy in cases of "Genuine Hardship" or "Public Interest". The Policy Relaxation Committee (PRC), chaired by the DGFT in New Delhi, is the body authorized to consider such requests. It is often the last resort for exporters to save their licenses from cancellation or heavy penalties.
When the standard Export Obligation period (plus extensions allowed at RA level) has expired, but you have valid reasons (like global recession, factory strike, or court orders) for non-fulfillment.
Request to club two or more Advance Authorisations or EPCG licenses that do not strictly meet the clubbing criteria (e.g., different ports of registration or issued under different policy periods).
Regularization of excess inputs imported duty-free by mistake, or imports made after the validity of the license has expired.
If the RA rejects your redemption application due to technical mismatch in Shipping Bills (e.g., Description mismatch or unit quantity code errors).
Condonation of delay in submitting the Installation Certificate for EPCG or export documents for Advance Authorisation beyond the prescribed time limit.
Issues related to the violation of "Pre-import" conditions in Advance Authorisation where inputs were used replenishment basis instead of actual user.
Success in PRC depends entirely on how well "Genuine Hardship" is proven. A simple letter is not enough.
Review of the Rejection Letter from RA and identifying the lapse.
Preparation of ANF-2D and a detailed petition proving hardship.
Online submission to DGFT HQ with application fee (₹ 2,000).
Personal Hearing at Udyog Bhawan (if required) to argue the case.
PRC issues minutes. RA implements the decision.
Petition Preparation
Depends on complexity
Hearing at DGFT HQ
Per Visit / Hearing
*Government Fee for PRC Appeal is ₹ 2,000.
The PRC is a discretionary committee. You don't win on 'requests'; you win on 'Justification' and 'Public Interest'.
The committee only acts if you prove that following the policy would cause "Genuine Hardship" due to reasons beyond your control (e.g., pandemic, war, sudden policy change, or massive system glitches). CloudDesk drafts a high-impact Statement of Facts that connects your struggle to the broader "Public Interest."
The application is filed via Ayaat Niryaat Form 2D. We ensure every Shipping Bill, e-BRC, and previous rejection letter is mapped. In 2026, the portal allows up to 10 attachments; we prioritize the most "lethal" evidence to ensure the committee sees the core issue first.
If the case is complex, we request a Personal Hearing. In 2026, these are mostly conducted via video conferencing. We prepare your technical representative to answer the "Why should we break the rule for you?" question from the Director General.
Once the PRC minutes are published and your case is "Recommended," the battle isn't over. We follow up with the Policy-Z section at DGFT HQ to ensure the formal "Policy Relaxation Order" is sent to your Regional RA so they can finally issue your license or EODC.
Generally, yes. The decision of the Policy Relaxation Committee is communicated to the RA for implementation. If rejected, further legal recourse may involve filing a Writ Petition in the High Court, but administrative remedies within DGFT are usually exhausted at this stage.
It refers to situations beyond the control of the exporter, such as natural calamities, sudden policy changes by foreign governments, or financial insolvency of the buyer. Mere negligence or ignorance of law is usually not considered genuine hardship.
The PRC typically meets once a month. Once the application is complete and filed, it may take 1–3 months to get listed for a meeting and receive the minutes.
Common cases include:
• Extension of Export Obligation (EO) period after all regular extensions are exhausted.
• Revalidation of expired Duty Credit Scrips (MEIS/SEIS/RoDTEP).
• Acceptance of Shipping Bills where the "Intent to claim benefits" was marked "No" by mistake.
• Clubbing of licenses that don't meet the standard "same HSN" criteria.
If your failure to export causes massive job losses, or if a government system (like ICEGATE) was down during your deadline, the PRC considers relaxation to be in the "Public Interest."
No. Mere negligence is not "Genuine Hardship." You must show a reason that a "reasonable person" could not have avoided.
• Fresh Application: ₹2,000.
• Review Application (if rejected once): ₹5,000.
The committee usually meets once or twice a month. From filing to the publication of Minutes of the Meeting (MoM), it typically takes 45 to 90 days.
Yes. Under "Submitted Applications" on the DGFT portal, you can see the "Life Cycle" of your PRC file.
It means the committee wants more data or a clarification. You will receive a Deficiency Letter. You must respond within the stipulated time, or the case will be "Rejected" in the next meeting.
You can file a Review Application (with the ₹5,000 fee) if you have new evidence that wasn't presented the first time. If the Review is also rejected, your only remaining option is a Writ Petition in the High Court.