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Circular No. 19/2025-Customs F. No: 473/02/2022-LC Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs ************ North Block, New Delhi Dated: 23rd July, 2025 To All Principal Chief Commissioners/Chief Commissioners of Customs Principal Directors General/Directors General of Customs All Principal Commissioners/Commissioners of Customs Subject: Continuation of online application facility under MOOWR Scheme - hosted on Invest India portal - reg. Reference is invited to Circular No. 18/2025-Customs dated 22.07.2025 regarding the submission of applications under the MOOWR Scheme through e-mail to jurisdictional Commissionerates. 2. In view of the operational ease, user familiarity, and the importance of maintaining uninterrupted digital access for applicants, it has been decided that, as a working arrangement, he existing online facility hosted by Invest India shall continue to remain operational up to 31st October, 2025. The portal at https://www.investindia.gov.in/bonded-manufacturing may accordingly continue to be used for submission of applications under section 58 and section 65 of the Customs Act, 1962. 3. Applications submitted through this portal may be processed by the jurisdictional Principal Commissioners/Commissioners of Customs in accordance with extant legal provisions and instructions. An alternate digital model for submission of MOOWR applications is currently under consideration. The application process will be transitioned to the new electronic system in due course. Detailed instructions regarding the timeline and procedure for the transition shall be issued separately. 5. In light of the above, Circular No. 18/2025-Customs dated 22.07.2025 is hereby withdrawn. 6. Field formations are requested to immediately inform trade and industry associations under their jurisdiction and extend necessary guidance to ensure continued smooth facilitation. Hindi version follows. (Prabhjot Kaur) OSD (Customs & EP)
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