Exclusive : Exporter gets interim relief; HC allows Advance Authorisation imports sans IGST payment

Delhi HC grants interim relief to petitioner who had challenged curtailment of duty exemption benefits under Advance Authorization scheme of Foreign Trade Policy, post implementation of GST; HC allows petitioner to import goods without payment of IGST to the extent of Advance Authorizations obtained prior to July 1; While upfront exemption is extended only to Basic Customs Duty, exporters are required to pay IGST on imports and / or CGST + SGST / UTGST on domestic procur...