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Final Minutes of 2nd BoA Meeting - 12th June,06

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Minutes of the 2nd Board of Approval meeting held on 12th June, 2006 at 10.30 A.M. under the Chairmanship of Shri Gopal K. Pillai, Special Secretary, Department of Commerce to consider proposals for setting up of Special Economic Zones.

A meeting of the Board of Approval was held on 12.06.2006 at 10.30 A.M. under the Chairmanship of Shri Gopal K. Pillai, Special Secretary, Department of Commerce to consider proposals for setting up new Special Economic Zones. A list of participants is enclosed. (Appendix I)

The Chairman welcomed Members to the second meeting of the Board of Approval constituted under the SEZ Act. He apprised the members of the decisions taken by the Empowered Group of Ministers set up to consider issues relating to the Special Economic Zones. He informed the members that it has been decided that

(i) Area specification for multi-product and sector specific SEZs would continue to be as notified in the SEZ Rules, 2006, with the following exceptions:

Bio-tech and Non-conventional energy sector SEZs (including solar energy equipments/cell but excluding SEZs for non-conventional energy production and manufacturing)

10 hectares with built up processing area of 40,000 sq. metres. Non conventional energy production and manufacturing 100 hectares Gems & Jewellery
10 hectares with built up processing area of 50,000 sq metres.

Area specifications for IT/ITES would remain the same as prescribed in the SEZ Rules. However, in addition, following parameters related to quality of infrastructure will be added:

• 24X7X365 - Uninterrupted power supply at stable frequency • Reliable connectivity for uninterrupted & secure data transmission • Central air-conditioning
• A ready to use, furnished plug & pay facility for end users

(ii) Minimum processing area for multi-product SEZs would be increased to 35%, with the discretion to the Board of Approval to relax the minimum level upto 25% for reasons to be recorded in writing.

(iii) The total number of final approvals of SEZs, under the SEZ Act, 2005, would initially be restricted to 150 (including the final approvals already accorded under the SEZ Act, and excluding those established before February 10th, 2006). The situation would be reviewed thereafter by the EGOM.

Minutes of Board of Approval Meeting held on 12th June, 2006

The Chairman further informed the BoA that the EGOM had further directed the Department of Commerce to consult the Law Ministry as to whether SEZ Rules need to be amended w.r.t. Rule 5(3) [Annexure II Cases] and that the Law Ministry was accordingly consulted and it has been opined by the Department of Legal Affairs that no action was warranted at this stage. The Chairman informed the Board that in view of this approvals in all such cases taken up in the last BoA meeting on 17.03.2006,
are being issued, incorporating the modifications approved by the EGOM.
The Chairman then briefed the BoA on the decisions reached between the Department of Revenue and Department of Commerce at official level, as mentioned below:

(i) With a view to prevent existing units in the DTA from shifting to SEZs, it was agreed to provide that tax benefits to units shall be available which inter-alia, fulfill all the following conditions, namely,:-

(a) It is not formed by the splitting up, or the reconstruction, of a business already in existence; and
(b) It is not formed by transfer to a new business of machinery or plant previously used for any purpose. However, second hand machinery, imported into India will be treated as new machinery.

DOC and DOR will consult on the steps required to legally secure the said objective fully. It was also decided that a joint press release will be issued indicating that units which do not fulfill the conditions stipulated above will not be eligible for tax concessions. Further detailed guidelines, drawn up jointly by DOC and DOR will also be issued to field formations and Approval Committees.

(ii) In order to encourage the production of goods and services within an SEZ, it was agreed that, while SEZ units will be allowed to carryout all forms of trading activity, the definition of services for purposes of benefits under section 10 AA will exclude trading other than trading in the nature of re-exporting of imported goods. Further, it was confirmed by the Department of Commerce that the existing provision in the SEZ Act is that the benefit under section 10AA would only be available if the services are provided out of India i.e., the consumption of services is outside India.

(iii) The scope of the different activities categorized as ‘manufacture’ under the SEZ Act like agriculture, aquaculture, animal husbandry, floriculture, horticulture pisciculture, poultry, sericulture, viticulture and mining, will be reviewed to ensure that mere trading in the products through an SEZ unit resulting from these activities does not enjoy tax benefit. The guidelines would be drawn up jointly by the Department of Commerce and Department of Revenue and issued to the Unit Approval Committees.

(iv) The units located in SEZs will enjoy exemption from MAT only in respect of the tax benefit available to them u/s 10AA, i.e export profits.

(v) The rules relating to land use of the non-processing area in SEZs will be amended to provide that no vacant land in the non-processing area would be leased for business and social purposes such as educational institutions, hospitals, hotels,

recreational and entertainment facility, residential and business complexes, except to a co-developer approved by the Board of Approval. This does not, however, prevent the developer or co-developer from leasing the completed infrastructure along with the vacant land appurtenant thereto for the purpose.

(vi) Duty free materials should be allowed for the development of infrastructure in the non-processing area for initial setting up and no duty free material will be allowed for operation and maintenance of the infrastructure facilities such as hotels, residence, entertainment facilities etc.

(vii) To avoid under-valued imports into SEZs which can be further cleared to the DTA it shall be clearly laid down that irrespective of the value at which the goods might have been imported inside the SEZ, when the same are cleared to DTA the valuation/assessment shall be made in accordance with Customs Act and Rules at the time of clearance from the SEZ into the DTA. It was pointed out by the DOC that this is already provided for in section 30 of the SEZ Act read with Rule 47(4) of the SEZ Rules.

(viii) DOR had suggested that 75% of the housing units constructed in the SEZ should be utilised by persons working in the SEZs and 50% of the seats in schools should also be utilised by the children of such persons. For other social infrastructure, a similar formula could be worked out. It has been agreed that the requirement for different kinds of social infrastructure for each SEZs should be assessed by the Developer in accordance with the Master Plan for the SEZ and based on national/international Standards and approved by the Approval Committee. Broad guidelines for this purpose would be worked out by the Board of Approval and communicated to the Approval Committee for guidance. Duty and tax concessions would be available only in respect of the social infrastructure approved by the Approval Committee, and any additional infrastructure put up by the developer in excess of the requirements of the SEZ, will not qualify for duty and tax concessions.

(ix) On the issue of export of services by SEZ units, it was clarified that services provided out of India will be treated as export within the meaning of section 2(m) of the SEZ Act, 2005 and will enjoy exemption of service tax. However, services exported by an SEZ unit and re-imported into the DTA, will be liable to service tax.

The Board then discussed that in view of the initial restrictions on the number of final approvals imposed by the Central Government (EGOM) some criteria for approval of proposals would have to be worked out. It was decided that while considering any proposal the Sector, the State proposed, the financial capability & background of the promoters etc. should be considered and consideration should be given to larger projects, projects in unrepresented sectors/States, financial soundness of the developers and proposals involving Foreign Direct investment (FDI).
Thereafter the BoA considered the agenda items as below:

Agenda Item No. 3

Proposals under Rule 5(3) Annexure II of the SEZ Rules, 2006:

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Apparel at Village Vanj, Dist. Surat, Gujarat by the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation - 56.65 Hectares.

The Board noted the Developer was in possession of the land. The State Government had also recommended the proposal. The Board also noted that this was one of a class of cases which were covered by Sub Rule (3) of Rule 5 and Annexure II of the SEZ Rules. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific Apparel SEZ at Village Vanj, Dist. Surat, Gujarat over an area of 56.65 Hectares. . 2. Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Apparel at Ahmedabad by the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. – 38 Hectares.

The Board noted the State Government had confirmed that the Hon’ble High Court of Gujarat had by way of an interim order allowed them to apply for SEZ for Apparel Park comprising the land measuring 17.55 Hectares subject to the result of the application pending with the Hon’ble Court. The Board noted that this was one of a class of cases which were covered by Rule 5 Sub Rule (3) and Annexure II of the SEZ Rules. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Apparel at Ahmedabad Gujarat over an area of 38 Hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific IT (Animation and gaming) SEZ at Kizhakuttom, Trivandrum (Kerala) by Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation – 9.2 Hectares:

The Board noted that the Developer was in possession of the land. The State Government had also recommended the proposal. The Board also noted that this was one of a class of cases which were covered by Rule 5 Sub Rule (3) and Annexure II of the SEZ Rules. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific IT (Animation and gaming) SEZ at Kizhakuttom, Trivandrum (Kerala) over an area of 9.2 Hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Food Processing at Kakkancherry near Calicut, Kerala by Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development (KINFRA) Corporation – 12 Hectares:

The Board noted the Developer was in possession of the land. The State Government had also recommended the proposal. The Board also noted that this was one of a class of cases which were covered by Rule 5 Sub Rule (3) and Annexure II of the SEZ Rules. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Food Processing at Kakkancherry near Calicut, Kerala over an area of 12 Hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific IT SEZ at Shastri Park, Delhi by M/s. Delhi Metro Corporation – 6 Hectares:

The Board noted the Developer was in possession of the land. The State Government had also recommended the proposal. The Board also noted that this was one of a class of cases which were covered by Rule 5 Sub Rule (3) and Annexure II of the SEZ Rules. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific IT SEZ at Shastri Park, Delhi over an area of 6 Hectares:
. 6. Setting up of a sector specific SEZ at Amritsar, Punjab by Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation:

The Board noted the Developer had not provided any specific details of the project. The Board also noted that this was one of a class of cases which were covered by Rule 5 Sub Rule (3) and Annexure II of the SEZ Rules. Accordingly, the Board decided to defer the consideration of the proposal.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Footwear at Chennai by Consortium of Shoe Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd. – 60 Hectares:

The Board noted the Developer was in possession of the land. The State Government had also recommended the proposal. The Board also noted that this was one of a class of cases which were covered by Rule 5 Sub Rule (3) and Annexure II of the SEZ Rules. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Footwear at Chennai over an area of 60 Hectares.

Agenda Item No. 4 (Deferred Cases)

th Following proposals, deferred by the BOA in its meeting held on 17 March, 2006, were considered and the followings decisions were arrived at:

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Pune, by M/s Wipro Ltd

20 hectares:

The Board decided to defer the consideration of the proposal at the request of the State Government.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for manufacture of Footwear in Chennai by M/s Consortium of Shoe Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd. – 60 hectares :

The Board noted that this proposal has already been considered.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Noida (U.P) by M/s. HCL Technopark Ltd.– 16 hectares:

The Board decided to defer the consideration of the proposal at the request of the State Government.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Village Bamnouli, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi by M/s. Sweet Home Estate Pvt. Ltd. - 11 hectares:

The Board noted that this was one of the few proposals for setting up SEZ in Delhi. It was noted that the proposal is still under the consideration of Delhi Govt. Considering these facts the Board decided to grant in-principle approval to the proposal for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Village Bamnouli, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi by M/s. Sweet Home Estate Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 11 hectares subject to receiving the State Govt. recommendation within 60 days.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Greater Noida by M/s. Xansa (India) Limited - 10 hectares

The State Govt. representative informed that the State Government were yet to take a view on this proposal and requested deferment. The Board accordingly decided to defer the consideration of the proposal.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Captive Power Generation Industry at Usar, Raigarh Dist., Maharashtra by MIDC – 103 hectares.

The Board noted that the comments of the Ministry of Power have yet not

been received. The State Govt. & MIDC representative urged that the proposal should be considered favorably. The Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Captive Power Generation SEZ at Usar, Raigarh Dist., Maharashtra by MIDC over an area of 103 hectares subject to the receipt of comments of the Ministry of Power within 60 days. It was also decided that the representative of the Department of Power may be invited to the next BoA meeting.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Captive Power Generation Industry in Bhadravati Chandrapur District, Maharashtra by MIDC – 1100 hectares.

  The Board noted that the comments of the Ministry of Power had not been

received. The State Govt. & MIDC representative urged that the proposal should be considered favorably. The Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Captive Power Generation Industry in Bhadravati Chandrapur District, Maharashtra by MIDC over an area of 1100 hectares subject to the receipt of comments of the Ministry of Power within 60 days. It was also decided that the representative of the Department of Power may be invited to the next BoA meeting.

Setting up of a Multi-product SEZ at Choryasi, Dist., Hazira, Gujarat by M/s. Essar Hazira - 1100 hectares:

The Board noted that the Developer was in possession of less land than stipulated and the State Government had recommended the proposal for a sector specific SEZ for Engg. Products over an area of 267 Hectares. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific

Engineering Products SEZ at Choryasi Dist. Hazira over an area of 267 Hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Apparels and Fashion Accessories at Bangalore, Karnataka by M/s. Millet Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. – 100 hectares:

 The State Govt. representative informed that the State Govt. recommends the

proposal for in-principle approval. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant in- principle approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Apparels and Fashion Accessories at Bangalore, Karnataka over an area of 100 Hectares subject to receipt of a positive report from the Department of Revenue (Central Board of Direct Taxes) within 60 days.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Bangalore by M/s. Mfar Holdings Pvt. Ltd.- 12.14 hectares:

The Board decided to defer the consideration of the proposal.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Textile and Garments at Dholpur, Rajasthan by Rajasthan Explosives and Chemicals Ltd. – 100 hectares:

The State Govt. representative informed that the proposals from this group were still under consideration of the State Government and requested for a deferment. Accordingly, the Board decided to defer the consideration of the proposal.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Auto Components and ancillary, at Dholpur, Rajasthan by Rajasthan Explosives and Chemicals Ltd. 100 hectares:

The State Govt. representative informed that the proposals from this group were still under consideration of the State Government and requested for deferment. Accordingly, the Board decided to defer the consideration of the proposal.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Engineering and Equipments at Dholpur, by Rajasthan Explosives and Chemicals Ltd. – 100 hectares:

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Leather Goods at Dholpur, Rajasthan by Rajasthan Explosives and Chemicals Ltd. - 100 hectares :

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Handicrafts at Dholpur, Rajasthan by Rajasthan Explosives and Chemicals Ltd. 100 hectares:

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Dholpur, Rajasthan by Rajasthan Explosives and Chemicals Ltd.- 35 hectares:

Setting up of a Multi product SEZ in Village Dholera, Taluka: Dhandhuka,
District Ahmedabad, Gujarat by M/s Gujarat Adani Exports Ltd. – 1000 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a Multi Product SEZ but the land was not in possession of the Developer. The State Government had also recommended the proposal for 1000 Hectares. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a Multi-Product SEZ in Village Dholera, Taluka: Dhandhuka, District Ahmedabad, Gujarat over an area of 1000 Hectares.

OTHER PROPOSALS

Request from M/s. Patni Computers for consideration of their deferred proposal for setting up of an SEZ for IT/ITES at Airoli, Navi Mumbai over an area of 25.12 acres :

     The Board was informed that there were existing structures in the proposed

area. The Board noted that the SEZ could be set up only on contiguous land which was vacant on the date of application and decided to reject the proposal.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Electronic Hardware and Software at Mouza-Banagram, District 24, Paraganas (South), West Bengal by M/s Oval Developers Private Limited - 12.14 hectares¨

The State Govt. representative informed that this proposal was yet to be cleared by the State Government and requested for a deferment. Accordingly, the Board decided to defer the consideration of the proposal.

The Andhra Pradesh Government representative informed that 4 of their proposals had been considered in the Board meeting held on 17.03.2006 wherein four cases in-principle approvals had been given for setting up sector specific SEZs for IT/ITES by the Information Technology & Communications Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. He further informed that they had immediately thereafter requested for formal approval as the land was in their possession. The Board took up these cases for consideration but it was found that three of these cases had already been

st given formal approval by the Board in its 1 meeting, while one of the proposals had been withdrawn (Sr. No. 73, 74, 97, 98 of the Minutes of the BoA Meeting dated 17.03.2006).

Agenda Item No. 5 NEW PROPOSALS

The Board next took up consideration of all new proposals that had been received. The Board made the following recommendations:

A. Recommendations for Formal Approvals

(* the numbers mentioned are serial numbers as mentioned in the agenda for new applications Serial nos. 1-111)

1*.
Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Pharmaceuticals – Bulk Drugs/Drug intermediates/Formulations/Chemicals/Allied Chemical engineering ancillaries at N.Narsapuram, Nallamattipalem, Rajayyapeta, Ch. Lakshmipuram, Tennerla Villages, Nakkapalli Mandal, Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh by M/s Hetro Drugs Ltd. - 100 hectares:

The Board noted that the Developer was in possession of the land and the State Government had recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up Pharmaceuticals Bulk Drugs/Drug intermediates/Formulations SEZ at N.Narsapuram, Nallamattipalem, Rajayyapeta, Ch. Lakshmipuram, Tennerla Villages, Nakkapalli Mandal, Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh by M/s Hetro Drugs Ltd. over an area of 100 hectares .

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Pajeeru, Kairangala, Kurunadu Village of Bantwal Taluka, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka by M/s Infosys Technologies Limited - 125 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a large IT/ITES SEZ and the Developer in possession of the land. The State Government had also recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Pajeeru, Kairangala, Kurunadu Village of Bantwal Taluka, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka by M/s Infosys Technologies Limited over an area of 125 hectares .

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Village Mulund, Taluka Kurla, District Mumbai & Village Kopri, Taluka Thane, District Thane, Maharashtra by Zeus Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. - 54.22 hectares:

The Board noted that this proposal was for a reasonably large IT/ITES SEZ and the Developer was in possession of the land. The State Government had also recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Village Mulund,

Taluka Kurla, District Mumbai & Village Kopri, Taluka Thane, District Thane, Maharashtra by Zeus Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 54.22 hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at CMC Centre, Gachibowli, Hyderabad by CMC Ltd. - 20.59 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a medium size IT/ITES SEZ proposed by M/s. CMC who were in possession of the land. The State Government had also recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at CMC Centre, Gachibowli, Hyderabad by CMC Ltd. over an area of 20.59 hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Pharmaceuticals at Moujhe Haripura, Taluka: Dhandhuka, District: Ahmedabad by CPL Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. – 200 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a Pharmaceutical SEZ in Ahmedabad to be developed by the Cadilla Group who have land in possession and the State Government had also recommended approval. Accordingly the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Pharmaceuticals at Moujhe Haripura, Taluka: Dhandhuka, District: Ahmedabad by CPL Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 200 hectares .

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Electronics/Telecom hardware and support services, including trading and logistics activities at SIPCOT Industrial Area Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu by State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited – 120 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a large Electronics/Telecom hardware and support Services SEZ in Tamil Nadu. The State Government had recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up a sector specific SEZ for Electronics/Telecom hardware and support services at SIPCOT Industrial Area Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu by State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited over an area of 120 hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Whitefield Road, Bangalore by Information Technology Park Ltd. - 10.879 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was from a joint venture between the TATA Group and a Singapore based company and involves FDI. State Government had also recommended the proposal and the land was in their possession. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a IT/ITES SEZ at Whitefield Road, Bangalore by Information Technology Park Ltd. over an area of 10.879 hectares subject to the foreign direct investment being at least 50% of the total investment made by the developer/co-developer for setting up the said SEZ.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Textile Industry at Dist. Solapur, Maharashtra by MIDC – 195 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for setting up a sector specific Textile Industry SEZ at District Solapur in Maharashtra, which was a well known textile centre, and that the Developer was in possession of the land. The State Government had also very strongly recommended for approval. Accordingly the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Textiles at Dist. Solapur, Maharashtra by MIDC over an area of 195 hectares.

Setting up of SEZ for Textile Industry in District Yavatmal, Maharashtra by MIDC – 208 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for setting up a sector specific Textile Industry SEZ in District Yavatmal in Maharashtra and that the Developer was in possession of the land. The State Government had also recommended for approval.
The Board, however, noted that the MIDC, a State Government undertaking, which had already been granted approvals for a number of SEZs but the State Govt. and MIDC representative informed that there was no SEZ in the said area and this will give boost to activities in the said District. Accordingly the Board considering a large area of 208 Hectares, decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Textiles in District Yavatmal, Maharashtra by MIDC over an area of 208 hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Rangareddy Dist.., AP by Sanghi Industries Ltd. - 202.4 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for setting up of a large IT/ITES SEZ in Andhra Pradesh. The Developer was in possession of the land. The State Government informed that they were still examining the proposal. The Board , however, considering the large size of the proposed SEZ and the fact that the land was in the possession of the Developers, decided to grant formal approval for setting up a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Rangareddy District, AP by Sanghi Industries Ltd. - 202.4 hectares subject to receipt of the State Government recommendations within 60 days.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Engineering & related Industries at Shimoga, Karnataka by Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board - 169.6 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a sector specific SEZ for Engineering & related industries, the Developer was in possession of the land and the State Government had recommended the proposal to be set up in remote area. The State Government was however asked to define the scope of Engg. and related Industries since the term was very wide. The State Govt. representative explained that their focus would be Auto components and forgings for auto industry. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up a sector specific SEZ for Automotive & Auto Component at Shimoga, Karnataka by Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board over an area of 169.6 hectares.

Setting up of Multi-Services SEZ at Chawk in Khalapur Taluka of Raigad Dist., Maharshtra. by Claridges Hotels Pvt. Ltd. – 242 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a Multi Services SEZ and the State Government had recommended the proposal for in-principle approval... It was also noted that the developers have 108 Hectares land in possession. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a Multi-Services SEZ at Chawk in Khalapur Taluka of Raigad Dist., Maharashtra by Claridges Hotels Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 108 hectares subject to receipt of State Govt. recommendations within 60 days. It was also decided that they may approach the Board for extension of area beyond 100 Hectares as and when they are able to acquire the additional land since the proposal was for a total area of 242 hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Gurgaon by Dr. Fresh Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. - 30.35 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES and the developer was in possession of land. The State Government had, however, recommended the proposal for granting in-principle approval. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Gurgaon by Dr. Fresh Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 30.35 hectares subject to receipt of State Govt. recommendations within 60 days.

Setting up of a Port based Multi-product SEZ at East Godavari, District in Kakinada by Kakinada SEZ Pvt. Ltd. - 4134 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a Port based Multi Product SEZ to be set up by APIIC along with others and that the developers were in possession of over 1000 Hectares land. The State Government also strongly recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a port based Multi-Product SEZ at East Godavari, District in Kakinada by Kakinada SEZ Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 1000 hectares. It was also decided that as and when they acquire more land they may approach the BoA for increase of SEZ area.

Setting up of a FTWZ SEZ at Hyderabad by FAB City SPV (India) Pvt. Ltd.
– 486 hectares:

The Board noted that the Developer was in possession of the land but the financial details of the promoters was not available on records. The State Government representative, however, informed that they have appraised the project and Government of India and Government of Andhra Pradesh are also contributing to the project and the financial background of the other SPV partners was also strong.
Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up a FTWZ at Hyderabad by FAB City SPV (India) Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 486 hectares.

B. Recommendations for In-principle Approval: (* the numbers mentioned are serial numbers as mentioned in the agenda for new applications Serial nos. 1-111)

7*. Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at North Bangalore (near the new international Airport) HI Skill Investment Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. – 100 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a large IT SEZ. The State Government had also recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at North Bangalore (near the new international Airport) by HI Skill Investment Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 100 hectares..

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Woollen Sector at Pugal Road, Bikaner, Rajasthan, by RNB Infrastructures - 101.17 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a Woollen sector SEZ. The State Government had also recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Woollen Sector at Pugal Road, Bikaner, Rajasthan, by M/s. RNB Infrastructures over an area of 101.17 hectares.
. 17.
Setting up of a sector – specific SEZ for Textile and Garment at Village Varshamedi, Taluka Anjar, Gujarat by Netline Press Limited (Anjar SEZ Limited) – 284 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for setting up of a sector specific Textiles and Garments SEZ and the Developer had acquired part of the land. The State Govt. also recommended the proposal for in-principle approval. It was also informed that the applicant was a company promoted by Welspun group. The Board decided to grant in principle approval to the proposal for setting up of sector – specific SEZ for Textile and Garment at Village Varshamedi, Taluka Anjar, Gujarat by M/s. Netline Press Limited (Anjar SEZ Limited) over an area of 284 hectares.

Setting up of a Multi-Product SEZ in Baikampady and adjoining area, Mangalore by Mangalore SEZ Ltd. – 1320 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a Multi Product SEZ and the State Government had recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a Multi-Product SEZ in Baikampady and adjoining area, Mangalore by Mangalore SEZ Ltd. over an area of 1320 hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Hobli, Anekal Taluka, Bangalore Dist. by Adarsh Prime Projects Pvt. Ltd. - 468.62 hectares:

The Board noted that this was a proposal for setting up a large IT/ITES SEZ in Karnataka. The Developer was not in possession of the land and the financial reports of the developers were also not available on record. However, the State Government representative informed the Board that the developer was financially very strong and had undertaken number of projects in Karnataka. The State Govt. very strongly recommended the proposal. Accordingly, Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Hobli, Anekal Taluka, Bangalore Dist. by M/s. Adarsh Prime Projects Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 468.62 hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES Shikohpur, Dist.. Gurgaon, Haryana, BY Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. – 100 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a large sector specific IT/ITES SEZ in Haryana. The State Government also recommended the proposal. Taking into consideration the fact this proposal involves FDI, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES Shikohpur, Dist.. Gurgaon, Haryana, by M/s. Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. over an area of 100 hectares subject to the foreign direct investment being at least 50% of the total investment made by the developer/co-developer for setting up the said SEZ.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES sector at Gurgaon, Haryana by Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. – 28 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a sector specific IT/ITES SEZ at Gurgaon in Haryana. The State Government also recommended the proposal. Taking into consideration the fact this proposal involves FDI, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Gurgaon, Haryana by Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. over an area of 28 hectares, subject to the foreign direct investment being at least 50% of the total investment made by the developer/co-developer for setting up the said SEZ.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Village Kherki Daulla and Sihi, District Gurgaon, Haryana by Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. – 20 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a sector specific IT/ITES SEZ in Village Kherki Daulla and Sihi, District Gurgaon. The State Government also recommended the proposal. Taking into consideration the fact this proposal involves FDI, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Village Kherki Daulla and Sihi, District Gurgaon, Haryana by Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. over an area of 20 hectares subject to the foreign direct investment being at least 50% of the total investment made by the developer/co- developer for setting up the said SEZ.

Setting up of a Multi-Product SEZ at Village Boda Kalan, Dist. Gurgaon by Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. – 4000 hectares: The Board noted that the proposal was for a Multi product SEZ at Village Boda Kalan, Dist. Gurgaon. The State Government also recommended the proposal.
Taking into consideration the fact this proposal involves FDI, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a Multi-Product SEZ at Village Boda Kalan, Dist. Gurgaon by Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. over an area of 4000 hectares subject to the foreign direct investment being at least 50% of the total investment made by the developer/co-developer for setting up the said SEZ.

Setting up of a Multi-Product SEZ at Jahajpur, Dist. Gurgaon, Haryana by Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. – 2000 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a Multi product SEZ at Jahajpur, Dist. Gurgaon. The State Government also recommended the proposal. Taking into consideration the fact this proposal involves FDI, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a Multi-Product SEZ at Jahajpur, Dist. Gurgaon, Haryana by Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. over an area of 2000 hectares subject to the foreign direct investment being at least 50% of the total investment made by the developer/co-developer for setting up the said SEZ.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Lakhnaula, Dist. Gurgaon, Haryana, by Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. – 240 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a sector specific IT/ITES SEZ at Lakhnaula, Dist. Gurgaon. The State Government also recommended the proposal.
Taking into consideration the fact this proposal involves FDI, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a sector specific IT/ITES SEZ at Lakhnaula, Dist. Gurgaon, Haryana, by Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. over an area of 240 hectares subject to the foreign direct investment being at least 50% of the total investment made by the developer/co-developer for setting up the said SEZ.

Setting up of a Multi-Product SEZ at Machigarh, Bhupani, Dist. Faridabad, Haryana by Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. – 1000 hectares

The Board noted that the proposal was for a Multi Product SEZ at Machigarh, Bhupani, Dist. Faridabad, Haryana. The State Government also recommended the proposal. Taking into consideration the fact this proposal involves FDI, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a Multi Product SEZ at Machigarh, Bhupani, Dist. Faridabad, Haryana by Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. over an area of 1000 hectares subject to the foreign direct investment being at least 50% of the total investment made by the developer/co-developer for setting up the said SEZ.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Auto Ancillary at Banskusla, Gurgaon, Haryana by Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. – 100 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a sector specific SEZ for Auto Ancillaries at Banskusla, Gurgaon, Haryana The State Government also recommended the proposal. Taking into consideration the fact this proposal involves FDI, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Auto Ancillary at Banskusla, Gurgaon, Haryana by Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. over an area of 100 hectares subject to the foreign direct investment being at least 50% of the total investment made by the developer/co-developer for setting up the said SEZ.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Bans Hariya, Gurgaon, Haryana by Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. – 120 hectares:
The Board noted that the proposal was for a sector specific IT/ITES SEZ at Bans Hariya, Dist. Gurgaon. The State Government also recommended the proposal.
Taking into consideration the fact this proposal involves FDI, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of the sector specific IT/ITES SEZ at

Bans Hariya, Gurgaon, Haryana by M/s. Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. over an area of 120 hectares subject to the foreign direct investment being at least 50% of the total investment made by the developer/co-developer for setting up the said SEZ.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Gems & Jewellery at Naweda Fatehpur, Gurgaon, Haryana by Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. – 40 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a sector specific Gems & Jewellery SEZ at Naweda Fatehpur, Dist. Gurgaon. The State Government also recommended the proposal. Taking into consideration the fact this proposal involves FDI, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of the sector specific Gems & Jewellery SEZ at Naweda Fatehpur, Gurgaon, Haryana by M/s. Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd. over an area of 40 hectares subject to the foreign direct investment being at least 50% of the total investment made by the developer/co- developer for setting up the said SEZ. . 66.
Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Automotive & Auto Component Industry at Pune, Maharashtra, by Parsvnath Developers Limited – 100 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a sector specific SEZ for Automotive & Auto Component Industry and the State Government had also recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Automotive & Auto Component Industry at Pune, Maharashtra, by Parsvnath Developers Limited over an area of 100 hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Indore, MP Parsvnath Developers Limited - 30.76 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for setting up of a IT/ITES SEZ in Madhya Pradesh, where the number of SEZ proposals was not very high. The Board, therefore, decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a sector specific IT/ITES SEZ at Indore , MP by M/s. Parsvnath Developers Limited over an area of 30.76 hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Leather & Leather Products at Agra, UP, by Parsvnath Developers Limited – 100 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a sector specific SEZ for Leather & Leather Products at Agra which is a centre for leather products. The State Government had recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Leather & Leather Products at Agra, UP, by Parsvnath Developers Limited over an area of 100 hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Food Processing Industries at Kundli, Sonepat, Haryana by Parsvnath Developers Limited – 100 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a sector specific SEZ for Food Processing and the State Government had recommended the proposal.
Accordingly, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Food Processing at Kundli, Sonepat, Haryana by Parsvnath Developers Limited over an area of 100 hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Biotech-Pharma at Tattanaram Villages, Ranga Reddy, Hyderabad, AP by Parsvnath Developers Limited - 10.11 hectares

The Board noted that the proposal was for a sector specific SEZ for Biotech- Pharma in Andhra Pradesh and the State Government had recommended the proposal. However, since Biotech and Pharma are two different sectors and the bio- technology is an upcoming sector, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Biotechnology only at Tattanaram Villages, Ranga Reddy, Hyderabad, AP by Parsvnath Developers Limited over an area of 10.11 hectares .

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Sahastra Dhara Road, Dehradun, Uttaranchal by Parsvnath Developers Limited – 14 Hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for setting up of a small IT/ITES SEZ in Uttaranchal Even though the State Govt. recommendations had not been received considering the fact that no proposals have been received in the past for setting up SEZs in Uttaranchal, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a sector specific IT/ITES SEZ at Sahastra Dhara Road, Dehradun, Uttaranchal by Parsvnath Developers Limited over an area of 14 Hectares, subject to receiving the State Govt. recommendations within 60 days..

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Electronic Hardware & Software including ITES at Ghatta, Gurgaon, Haryana by Raheja Developers Pvt. Ltd. - 132 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a sector specific SEZ for Electronic Hardware & Software and the State Government had also recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Electronic Hardware & Software at Ghatta, Gurgaon, Haryana by Raheja Developers Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 132 hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Textiles at Coimbatore Dist.. by RNB Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd. - 107.24 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a sector specific SEZ for Textile at Coimbatore and the State Government had recommended the proposal.
Accordingly, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Textiles at Coimbatore Dist.. by RNB Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 107.24 hectares.

Setting up of a Multi-Product SEZ at Pune, Taluka-Maval, Maharashtra by Township Developers India Pvt. Ltd. – 2000 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a Multi Product SEZ and the State Government had also communicated recommendations for the proposal.
Accordingly, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a Multi-Product SEZ at Pune, Taluka-Maval, Maharashtra by Township Developers India Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 2000 hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Handicrafts at Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh by Parsvnath Developers Limited – 100 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a sector specific SEZ for Handicrafts at Moradabad which was a focus sector and the State Government had also recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Handicrafts at Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh by Parsvnath Developers Limited over an area of 100 hectares.

Setting up of a Multi-Product SEZ at Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu by Parsvnath Developers Limited – 1000 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a Multi Product SEZ and the State Government had recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a Multi-Product SEZ at Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu by Parsvnath Developers Limited over an area of 1000 hectares.

Setting up of a Port based Multi-product SEZ inclusive of a FTWZ at Dighi Port, Dist.. Raigadh, Maharashtra by Balaji Infra Projects Ltd. – 100 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a Port based Multi Product SEZ and the State Government had recommended the proposal. Even though the financial details of the promoters were not available on records, the State Government representative informed that the same company was already running the Port and considering the fact that the land was in possession, based on the State Govt. recommendations for an in-principle approval, the Board decided to grant in principle approval for setting up of a Port based Multi-Product SEZ inclusive of a FTWZ at Dighi Port, Dist.. Raigadh, Maharashtra by Balaji Infra Projects Ltd. over an area of 100 hectares.

Setting up of a Port-Based SEZ for Hi-tech engineering products and related services Near Mangalore Port, Karnataka by Suzlon Infrastructure Ltd. – 486 hectares:

The Board noted that the proposal was for a Port based Hi-tech engineering products and related services from Suzlon Group who are well known in the Non Conventional Energy sector and the State Government had also very strongly recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant in principle

approval for setting up of a Port based SEZ for Non conventional energy production and manufacturing near Mangalore Port, Karnataka by Suzlon Infrastructure Ltd. over an area of 486 hectares.

C.. List of proposals rejected by the BoA due to non availability of minimum prescribed area is given at Annexure I

D. List of proposals which were withdrawn by the applicants is at Annexure II

E. Consideration of all the proposals form Serial No. 1 to 111 of the Agenda for New Proposals, other than those listed at A, B, C & D above was deferred by the Board for want of State Govt. recommendations, financial reports of the promoters, small size of the proposed SEZ, large number of existing approvals in a particular State or in the name of the same developer etc. List of deferred proposals is at Annexure III.

OTHER PROPOSALS

Agenda Item No. 6

Formal Approvals

Request for formal approval in respect of a sector-specific SEZ at Noida for IT/ITES by HCL Technologies:

The Board decided to defer the consideration of proposal.

Request for formal approval in respect of a SEZ at Jamnagar, Gujarat by Essar Jamnagar SEZ Developer Ltd.

The Board decided to defer the consideration of proposal.

Ratification Cases

Setting up of a Multi-Product SEZ at Positra, Dist. Jamnagar, Gujarat by Mumbai Integrated SEZ Limited – 20000 hectares:

The State Government representative informed that the Positra proposal had since not been approved by the State Govt. The Board decided to reject the application.

Setting up of a Multi-Product SEZ at Dadri, Uttar Pradesh by Reliance Energy Generation Ltd. – 2023 hectares:

The State Government representative informed that the land acquisition process was still not complete and recommended maintaining the in-principle approval status. The Board decided to grant in-principle approval for setting up of a Multi-Product SEZ at Dadri, Uttar Pradesh by Reliance Energy Generation Ltd. over an area of 2023 hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Electronics Products at Gandhinagar Electronic Estate, Gandhinagar, Gujarat by GIDC – 28 hectares:

The State Government representative informed that the land was in possession and recommended grant of formal approval. The Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific EHTP/IT/ITES SEZ at Gandhinagar Electronic Estate, Gandhinagar, Gujarat by GIDC over an area of 28 hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES adjacent to Technopark Campus, by TVPM Technology Parks – Kerala - 12.55 hectares:

The State Government representative informed that the land was in possession and recommended grant of formal approval. The Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES adjacent to Technopark Campus, by TVPM Technology Parks over an area of 12.55 hectares.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Mangalore, Karnataka by Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board – 203 hectares:

The State Government representative informed that the land was in possession and recommended grant of formal approval. The Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Mangalore, Karnataka by Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board over an area of 203 hectares

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Food Processing at Malapuram, Kerala by Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA) – 12 hectares:

The Board noted that this case has already been considered.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Animation & Gaming Industries at Trivandrum, Kerala by Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA) - 10.12 hectares:

The Board noted that this case has already been considered.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Electronics Industries at Cochin, Kerala by Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA) – 12 hectares:

The Board decided to defer the consideration of proposal since the vacant status of the land was not clear.

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Bangalore, Karnataka by Cessna Garden Developers Pvt. Ltd. - 19.22 hectares:

The State Government representative informed that the land was in possession and recommended grant of formal approval. The Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Bangalore, Karnataka by Cessna Garden Developers Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 19.22 hectares

Setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Bangalore- Mysore Highway Bangalore by Tanglin Developments Limited - 27.16 hectares:

The State Government representative informed that the land was in possession and recommended grant of formal approval. The Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Bangalore-Mysore Highway Bangalore by Tanglin Developments Limited over an area of 27.16 hectares.

Cases seeking approval for Co-Developer status:

Approval for appointing Reliance Ports and Terminals Ltd. as co- developer for providing infrastructure facilities in the SEZ of Reliance Infrastructure Ltd.

The Board noted that the said area was still not approved as SEZ and as such request for appointment of co-developer for that area was pre-mature.

Approval for appointing Reliance Industries Ltd. as co-developer for providing infrastructure facilities in the SEZ of Reliance Infrastructure Ltd.