CBIC clarified various queries related to ECL raised by EXIM Trade/ Customs Brokers:

CBIC clarified various queries related to ECL raised by EXIM Trade/ Customs Brokers The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs(CBIC) has issued clarification on various queries related to Electronic Cash Ledger(ECL) raised by EXIM Trade/ Customs Brokers. The Queries and Clarification are as follows: Query : If custom duty amount is not integrated in ICES, the same should be credited automatically in ‘ECL’ wallet? Response: If the amount is not integrated in ICES, amount will be credited in ECL Wallet. Users are requested to share specific details if still facing any issue. Query : “Challan not visible” Response: This issue has been resolved now and as soon as challans are made available by ICES, the same are displayed to the users on ICEGATE for payment Query : ECL top up amount does not get credited to pay duty ? Response: ECL Top up amount gets credited in the wallet if the transaction is successful between Banks/RBI and ICEGATE. Enquiry for the top-up challans is also available on ICEGATE to check latest status. Query : Ledger must be downloadable in excel format. Response : Trade has desired for a separate option to download ledger in EXCEL format for convenience of reconciliation of payments at their end. This functionality is under development and will be made live soon. Query : Users require tracking of Customs Brokers money transferred to ‘ECL’. Response: Functionality to track Customs Brokers based reports for transactions is under development and shall be provided to users soon.