It has come to the notice of the Ministry that many companies are repeatedly giving applications for NOC for the import of steel even when the application is earlier rejected. It is informed that once an application for import of steel under BIS Standards from a non-licensee has been rejected by the Technical Committee of Ministry of Steel, the concerned applicant may file an appeal before the Appellate Committee within 3 months of rejection in case the applicant is not satisfied with the decision of the Technical Committee.

It is, therefore, advised that in such cases the applicants may file their appeal in SIMS portal itself, which will be considered by the Appellate Committee after giving an opportunity of hearing to the applicant in person or through VC. If the applicant does not appear on the date given, the Committee will decide the matter on the basis of the material available on record. The Appellate Committee will decide the matter within 15 days of receipt of appeal in such cases.

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TPJ/NJ

(Release ID: 2148569)