New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) The Commerce Ministry on Thursday allowed delayed submission of installation certificate under the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme.

Under the scheme, the authorisation holders (exporters) are required to submit the certificate confirming installation of machines within a prescribed time period.

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The scheme allows an exporter to import certain amount of capital goods at zero duty for upgrading technology related with exports.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in a public notice said that it has received a number of requests for condonation of delay in submission of the certificate.

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"With a view to enhance ease of doing business, a relaxation for delay in submission of installation certificate under the EPCG scheme is provided," it said.

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