An exporter may apply for renewal of registration as an exporter in Form VII to the Secretary, Coir thBoard with a fee of Rs.10/- on or before 30 of the month succeeding the one in which the validity of the certificate expires:
** Provided that the Chairperson may entertain an application for renewal of the existing certificate on payment of an additional fee of rupees ten for the delay of first month or part thereof ; rupees twenty for the delay of second month or part thereof; rupees forty for the delay of third month or part thereof; rupees eighty for the delay of fourth month or part thereof and so on subject to a maximum of rupees six thousand only.
st ** As amended vide Notification no. S.O.1252 (E) dated 31 May, 2011 6
Provided further that if the exporter does not carry on any export business during the period in which he holds a valid certificate, the renewal certificate as an exporter for the next three years may not be considered:
Provided also that if the exporter enters into an export contract, he may apply to the Board for a fresh registration.