Onward Technologies Faces Penalty of ₹10,00,000 for Procedural Export Documentation Delay
Onward Technologies Limited has received an Order-in-Original from the Office of the Joint Development Commissioner, SEEPZ-SEZ, Mumbai, imposing a monetary penalty following procedural delays related to export transactions.The order was passed under Section 11(2) of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, and details a delay in filing SOFTEX Forms. The company received the order on May 20, 2026.
According to the authority, the violation involved a delay in filing 270 SOFTEX Forms, which relates to procedural compliance under applicable RBI regulations and SEZ Rules, 2006. For this lapse, the Joint Development Commissioner imposed a monetary penalty of ₹10,00,000.
The order stated that the penalty specifically addresses procedural delays in filing SOFTEX Forms. The authority noted that the matter does not involve any allegation concerning export realization, diversion of funds, or misuse of export incentives, and confirmed that the export proceeds for the subject transactions were duly realized through authorized banking channels.
The details of the order and the compliance lapse are summarized below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | Office of the Joint Development Commissioner, SEEPZ-SEZ, Mumbai |
| Nature of Action | Order-in-Original under Section 11(2) of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 |
| Delay Noted | Filing 270 SOFTEX Forms |
| Monetary Penalty | ₹10,00,000 |
| Date of Order Receipt | May 20, 2026 |
While the financial impact is presently limited to the penalty amount of ₹10,00,000, the company stated that the delay has been condoned by the authority, and the relevant SOFTEX Forms have since been filed. Onward Technologies Limited emphasized that there is no material impact on its operations or financial position.
The company confirmed that it is evaluating the Order and the available legal remedies. Furthermore, Onward Technologies Limited stated that it continues to strengthen its internal compliance processes to ensure timely adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements.
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