as per current foreign trade policy 2010-2011, Anf-2a (FORMAT FOR ISSUANCE THE IEC)
SEE, POINT NO.4,(iii) Merchant Exporter, Manufacturer Exporter, & Service Provider can take the IEC.
PLEASE NOTED , NITIN THAT AS PER DGFT Policy Circular No.10 (RE-2010)/2009-14 Dated the 31st December,2010, YOU CAN ON LINE FILL UP THE IEC APPLICATION AND FEE WILL BE RS. 250.00 FRESH )
LINK IS :- http://dgft.delhi.nic.in/
If u found any discprency teel me i assist u . REGARDS,