Three Day Time Limit for Export Incentive Disbursal

Ø  It has been instructed that crediting of duty drawback within a period of 3 days should be strictly complied with. Board desires that similar time limit should also be complied with for the generation of RoDTEP as well as RoSCTL scrolls

·         Instruction Issued:
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) issued Instruction No. 05/2026-Customs dated 23.04.2026 for faster processing of export incentives.

·         Reason for Action:
Audit findings highlighted significant delays in generation of RoSCTL scrolls and disbursal of benefits, causing hardship to exporters.

·         Reference to Earlier Norms:
Existing instructions require duty drawback credits within 3 days (Instruction No. 21/2020-Customs).

·         New Directive:
CBIC has mandated that RoDTEP and RoSCTL scrolls must also follow a similar 3-day timeline for processing and credit.

·         Objective:
Ensure timely disbursal of export incentives and reduce delays in benefit transfer.

·         Expected Impact:
Improves liquidity for exporters and enhances ease of doing business.

 

[CBIC Instruction No. 05/2026-Customs dated 23.04.2026]

Subject: Instructions for time bound processing of RoDTEP and RoSCTL scrolls.

The undersigned is directed to draw attention to the audit observation in respect of Audit report on Subject Specific Compliance Audit (SSCA) on "Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies" (RoSCTL) wherein it has been observed that there is considerable delays in generation of RoSCTL scrolls and disbursal of rightful claims causing undue hardship to the exporters.

2.   In this context, attention is invited to the Instruction No. 21/2020- Customs dated 16.12.2020 wherein it has been instructed that crediting of duty drawback within a period of 3 days should be strictly complied with. Board desires that similar time limit should also be complied with for the generation of RoDTEP as well as RoSCTL scrolls.

F. No. 603/2/2024-DBK/306-337