DGFT's import-exporter code services to remain suspended from June 1-6

New Delhi, May 28 (KNN) The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has said that the DGFT Import-Exporter Code (IEC) services will not be available from June 1 to 6, 2021 due to non-availability of PAN validation services.

“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,” the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a statement on Wednesday.

As per the circular, the following DGFT services will not be available from June 1 to 6, 2021 are:

  -- (i) Application for a new IEC

  -- (ii) Application for Amendments/Modification in an IEC

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

DGFT has said that in case of any queries, exporters, importers and other members of trade may contact DGFT Helpdesk at 1800- 111-550 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday.