9.5 Letter of permission (LOP) / Letter of Intent (LOI) issued to EOU / EPZ / EHTP / STP units by the concerned authority would be construed as a licence for all purposes, including for procurement of raw materials and consumables either directly or through designated canalizing agency. Standard format for LOP / LOI for EOU / EPZ units is given in Appendix 16-D and for Trading / Service units in Appendix 16-DD. Standard format for LOP/LOI for SEZ units is given in Appendix 16-K.

(The above paragraph has been amended vide Public Notice No.37(RE-00)/1997-2002 dated the 9th October,2000)