9.3 (a) Conversion of an existing Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) unit into an EOU / EPZ / EHTP / STP may be permitted. For this purpose, the DTA unit may apply to the concerned DC, EPZ, in the same manner as applicable to new units. In case there is an outstanding export commitment under the EPCG Scheme, it will be subsumed in the export performance (EP) of the unit. If the unit is having outstanding export commitment under the Advance Licensing Scheme, it will discharge the same, as per its condition before conversion into EOU / EPZ scheme.

(b) Existing EHTP / STP units desiring conversion as an EOU may apply to the DC of the EPZ concerned, while an EOU desiring conversion into EHTP / STP may apply to the officer designated by the Ministry of Information Technology, in the same manner as applicable to new units. The unit shall submit the application through the concerned authority of the scheme under which it is presently operating, regarding the proposed conversion.

(c) Deleted.