Duty Drawback and RoDTEP Claims Withheld Since 2017: Madras HC Directs Authorities to Act on Exporter’s Grievance Against ‘Risky Exporter’ Status

The Madras High Court has directed authorities to act on an exporter's grievance regarding "duty drawback and RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) claims withheld since 2017," due to their "risky exporter status." The court acknowledged the significant financial hardship faced by genuine exporters whose refunds are stuck because they are flagged as "risky" by DGARM (Directorate General of Analytics and Risk Management), often without formal communication or a clear process for resolution. The directive seeks to ensure timely release of export incentives and a transparent mechanism for addressing such alerts, crucial for maintaining liquidity for exporters.