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RoSCTL & RoDTEP Schemes Extended [Prelims Bits]

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Source: The Hindu

Context: The Union Government extended RoDTEP and RoSCTL export-support schemes till 31 December 2026, with no change in rates or structure.
RoDTEP:Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products.
- Refunds embedded/unrefunded central, state and local duties, taxes and levies on exported products.
- Implemented by the Department of Commerce.
RoSCTL:Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies.
- Specifically supports export of garments and made-ups by rebating embedded taxes/levies.
- Administered by the Ministry of Textiles.
Both schemes aim to improve export competitiveness by neutralising domestic taxes/levies that are not otherwise refunded.
RoDTEP replaced the MEIS (Merchandise Exports from India Scheme) for most products from 1 January 2021.
Key distinction: RoDTEP → wider range of exported products || RoSCTL → textiles, particularly garments & made-ups.

Q1. With reference to the export-support schemes of India, consider the following statements:

RoDTEP seeks to neutralise duties, taxes and levies embedded in exported products that are not otherwise refunded or remitted.
RoSCTL is specifically associated with the export of garments and made-ups.
RoDTEP replaced the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) for most products from January 2021.
Both RoDTEP and RoSCTL are administered by the Ministry of Textiles.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: (a)

Explanation:

Statement 1 is Correct: RoDTEP aims to remit embedded/unrefunded central, state and local duties, taxes and levies on exports.
Statement 2 is Correct: RoSCTL specifically provides rebate support for garments and made-ups.
Statement 3 is Correct: RoDTEP replaced MEIS for most products from 1 January 2021.
Statement 4 is Incorrect: The schemes have different administrative domains. RoDTEP is implemented by the Department of Commerce, while RoSCTL is administered by the Ministry of Textiles.