RoDTEP Scroll Suspension for 850 IECs: JNCH Public Notice 128/2026

October 10, 2026

Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House (JNCH), Nhava Sheva, issued Public Notice No. 128/2026 on 8 October 2026 after receiving representations about RoDTEP scrolls not being generated for certain Shipping Bills. The issue related to alerts or suspension shown against the concerned Importer Exporter Codes (IECs) in the ICES 1.5 system.

The notice records DG Systems’ clarification that RoDTEP scroll-out had been suspended for 850 IECs because the Annual RoDTEP Return (ARR) for FY 2023–24 had not been reported, as required under Para 4.94 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP), 2023. The notice refers to DGFT Public Notice No. 46/2025–26, dated 5 February 2026, and includes an annexure listing the IECs with ARR status marked “Not Filed.”

The notice describes a process for the alert to be removed or revoked by DG Systems in consultation with DGFT, with the change reflected in ICES 1.5. The concerned Shipping Bills can then be system-processed for RoDTEP scroll generation, subject to other applicable conditions and system requirements. Filing an ARR alone should not be assumed to restore scroll generation automatically.

Why has JNCH issued this notice?

Exporters and customs brokers had approached JNCH about RoDTEP scrolls not being generated for certain Shipping Bills. JNCH referred the matter to DG Systems for clarification.

DG Systems stated that alerts had been entered in ICES 1.5 on DGFT’s recommendation and in line with directions from the Drawback Wing, CBIC. The stated reason was that the ARR for FY 2023–24 had not been filed or reported within the prescribed timeline. DG Systems advised stakeholders to contact DGFT for further details and action on removal or revocation of the alert.

The notice concerns the 850 IECs in its annexure. It does not describe a general suspension of RoDTEP for all exporters.

What is the Annual RoDTEP Return requirement?

Para 4.94 of HBP 2023 introduced an ARR requirement for exporters whose total RoDTEP claim for an IEC exceeds ₹1 crore in a financial year, across all 8-digit HS Codes. DGFT’s ARR user guide explains the threshold and online filing process. Exporters should check the applicable requirement for their IEC, export-unit category and records.

For FY 2023–24, DGFT Public Notice No. 46/2025–26 extended the filing period to 31 March 2026, subject to a composition fee of ₹15,000. That date has passed. JNCH Public Notice 128/2026 does not announce a new deadline or general waiver. Listed exporters should contact DGFT about the current compliance route.

What should listed exporters do next?

Check the IEC in the annexure. Confirm the IEC and legal-entity details against DGFT and Customs records.

Review ARR applicability and filing status. Reconcile FY 2023–24 RoDTEP claims and the relevant export-unit category.

Contact DGFT about the current compliance route. If the ARR remains outstanding, ask DGFT what filing or regularisation steps are currently available.

Follow up on the ICES 1.5 alert. After addressing applicable ARR requirements, contact DGFT about removal or revocation of the alert, as advised in the notice. Keep acknowledgements and correspondence.

Confirm the system update. Check that the alert removal is reflected in ICES 1.5.

Monitor the Shipping Bills. Once the alert is removed and reflected, the concerned Shipping Bills are to be processed by the system for RoDTEP scroll generation, subject to other applicable conditions.

Exporters and customs brokers should retain ARR filing acknowledgements, payment proof where applicable, alert-removal communication, and subsequent ICES 1.5 and scroll status for their records.

Official references

JNCH Public Notice No. 128/2026, dated 8 October 2026, File No. CUS/DBK/MISC/637/2026-DBK, subject: “Removal/Revocation of Alerts in ICES 1.5 for Generation of Eligible RoDTEP Scrolls.” The supplied copy contains the 850-IEC annexure. Check the JNCH website under Public Notices for the official publication.

DGFT Public Notice No. 27/2024–25, 23 October 2024 — introduced Para 4.94 and the ARR requirement under HBP 2023.

DGFT Public Notice No. 24/2025–26, 3 October 2025 — extended the FY 2023–24 ARR filing date to 30 November 2025.

DGFT Public Notice No. 46/2025–26, 5 February 2026 — further extended filing to 31 March 2026 with a composition fee of ₹15,000.

DGFT RoDTEP user guide and ARR help manual — filing threshold and procedural guidance.

Disclaimer

This article is for general information and awareness, based on JNCH Public Notice No. 128/2026 and the official DGFT references listed above. It is not legal, tax or transaction-specific advice and does not replace the notice, current DGFT instructions, or directions from Customs authorities. ARR applicability, filing status, alert removal, and Shipping Bill processing must be verified for each IEC with DGFT and the relevant Customs system.

Frequently Asked Questions

It explains that RoDTEP scroll-out had been suspended for 850 IECs due to non-reporting of the FY 2023–24 ARR. It advises stakeholders to meet applicable requirements and approach DGFT regarding removal or revocation of the alert.

No. The notice identifies 850 IECs in its annexure. Other exporters are not listed in this specific notice, although ARR requirements under HBP 2023 may apply to them independently.

DGFT’s ARR guide says filing is mandatory when the total RoDTEP claim for an IEC exceeds ₹1 crore in a financial year across all 8-digit HS Codes. Exporters should verify the applicable provisions and their own records.

The notice describes further steps. The alert must be removed or revoked by DG Systems in consultation with DGFT, and the change must be reflected in ICES 1.5. System processing follows, subject to other applicable conditions.

JNCH Public Notice 128/2026 does not announce a new filing deadline. DGFT PN 46/2025–26 had extended the FY 2023–24 filing period to 31 March 2026 with a composition fee of ₹15,000. Listed exporters should contact DGFT about the current route if their return remains outstanding.

The notice describes scroll-out suspension and an alert-removal process. It does not state that every amount is permanently forfeited. Exporters should seek IEC-specific guidance from DGFT and the relevant Customs authorities.

Keep the filing acknowledgement and payment proof, if applicable, and contact DGFT to reconcile the filing against the IEC and relevant export-unit category. Also ask for the alert status in ICES 1.5 to be checked.