The DGFT has issued Policy Circular No.36(RE-2004)/2002-2007 dated 3rd June, 2004 clarifying that the benefits of the status holder scheme may be granted to exporters whose status holder status (including Golden status) expired on 31.03.2004 provided they give a one time undertaking to the DGFT, its regional offices, Customs or any other appropriate authority indicating that they have achieved the export turnover mandated for the grant of status holder certificate and would be making the application for renewal on or before 31.10.2004.