IEC Services on DGFT Site not Available from 1 June to 6 June 2021

· PAN Validation Service not available with Income Tax Portal

[DGFT Trade Notice No. 07/2021-22 dated 26 May 2021]

Subject: DGFT Import-Exporter Code (IEC) Services affected due to non-availability of PAN Validation Services from 01.06.2021 to 06.06.2021

In reference to the Press release by Central Board of Direct Taxes on “Launch of new e-filing Portal of the Income Tax Department – Non-availability of e-filing services from 01.06.2021 to 06.06.2021”, it is informed that some DGFT services wherein CBDT PAN validation services are being consumed in the DGFT IT systems will get impacted during this period.

2. Following DGFT services will not be available from 1st June 2021 to 6th June 2021:

i. Application for a new IEC

ii. Application for Amendments/Modification in an IEC

iii. One-time linking of Aadhaar for e-sign purposes

In view of the above, all stakeholders may therefore plan their activities accordingly.

3. In case of any queries/ issues you may please contact DGFT Helpdesk at 1800- 111-550 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday.

4. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.

(Issued from File No. 01/02/29/AM-20/EG&TF)