IN FORCE Minutes SEZ / EOU / FTWZ 2008-09-22

Final minutes of 28th BoA Meeting - 22nd September, 2008

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Minutes of the 28th meeting of the SEZ Board of Approval held on
22nd September 2008, at 10.00 A.M., to consider proposals for setting up of Special Economic Zones

The twenty eighth meeting of the SEZ Board of Approval was held on 22.09.2008 at 10.00 A.M. under the Chairmanship of Shri Gopal K. Pillai, Secretary, Department of Commerce in Room No. 108, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi to consider proposals for setting up of Special Economic Zones and other miscellaneous requests in respect of notified/approved SEZs. A list of participants is enclosed (Appendix).

Item No.1: Proposals for setting up of SEZs
(A) Decisions for Formal Approvals:

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Alumina/ Aluminium Refining, smelting, associated processes, products & raw material industries sector at APIIC Industrial Park, Makavarapallem Mandal, Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh by M/s. Anrak Aluminium Ltd. – 779.43 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 1):

The Board noted that the Developer was in possession of land. The State Government also recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Alumina/ Aluminium Refining, smelting, associated processes, products & raw material industries sector at APIIC Industrial Park, Makavarapallem Mandal, Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh by M/s. Anrak Aluminium Ltd over an area of 779.43 hectares, subject to security clearance by MHA.

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Biotechnology sector at Edur/ Elavur Village, Gummudipundi Taluk, Thiruvallur District, Chennai, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Frontier Lifeline Pvt. Ltd. – 17.18 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 3):

for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Biotechnology sector at Edur/ Elavur Village, Gummudipundi Taluk, Thiruvallur District, Chennai, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Frontier Lifeline Pvt. Ltd over an area of 17.18 hectares, subject to security clearance by MHA.

Minutes of the 28th meeting of the SEZ BOA held on 22nd September 08

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Electronic Hardware, IT/ITES sector at Village Behrampur & Balola District Gurgaon, Haryana by M/s. Mikado Realtors Private Limited – 11.028 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 7):

for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Electronic Hardware, IT/ITES sector at Village Behrampur & Balola District Gurgaon, Haryana by M/s. Mikado Realtors Private Limited over an area of 11.028 hectares.

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES sector at Plot No. 11, Sector – 144, Noida by M/s. Diamond Software Developers Pvt. Ltd. – 10 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 10):

for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES sector at Plot No. 11, Sector 144, Noida by M/s. Diamond Software Developers Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 10 hectares.

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Plot No. TZ-9, Technical Zone, Greater Noida by M/s. R.C. Infosystems Pvt. Ltd. – 10 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 11):

for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Plot No. TZ-9, Technical Zone, Greater Noida by M/s. R.C. Infosystems Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 10 hectares.

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Sanathal Junction, adjoining Fatehwadi Canal, Taluka Sanand, District Ahmedabad, Gujarat by M/s. Myron Realtors Private Limited – 10.68 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 12):

for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Sanathal Junction, adjoining Fatehwadi Canal, Taluka Sanand, District Ahmedabad, Gujarat by M/s. Myron Realtors Private Limited over an area of 10.68 hectares.

3 7. Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Venkadu Village, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Jay Gee Hitech Infraventures Private Limited – 11.89 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 13):

for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Venkadu Village, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Jay Gee Hitech Infraventures Private Limited over an area of 11.89 hectares.

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Biotechnology sector at Ratchumarripali Village, Pulivendula Mandal, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh by Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Limited (APIIC) – 31.186 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 15):

for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Biotechnology sector at Ratchumarripali Village, Pulivendula Mandal, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh by Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Limited (APIIC) over an area of 31.186 hectares, subject to security clearance by MHA.

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Village Bans Hariya Dist. Gurgaon, Haryana by M/s. Orient Craft Infrastructure Ltd. – 26.56 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 16):

for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Village Bans Hariya Dist. Gurgaon, Haryana by M/s. Orient Craft Infrastructure Ltd. over an area of 26.56 hectares.

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Pune, Maharashtra by M/s. Cavalcade Properties Pvt. Ltd. – 10.8 hectares (Item No. 1 – Sl. No. 22):

The Board noted that the Developer was in possession of the land. The State Government also recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Pune, Maharashtra by M/s. Cavalcade Properties Pvt. Ltd., over an area of 10.8 hectares subject to submission of registered lease/sale deed for the entire land before the notification.

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Nashik, Maharashtra by M/s. Sun Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd. – 10 hectares (Item No. 1 – Sl. No. 25):

4 for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Nashik, Maharashtra by M/s. Sun Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd., over an area of 10 hectares subject to submission of registered lease/sale deed for the entire land before the notification.

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Electronics Hardware, Software including IT/ITES at Chala, Taluk Pardi, Valsad District, Gujarat by M/s. Mexus Corporation Pvt. Ltd. – 11.11 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 28):

The Board noted that the Developer was in possession of two pieces of land separated by a village road. The Board noted that approval can only be granted for the piece of land which is contiguous and more than 10 hectares. The State Government also recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Electronics Hardware, Software including IT/ITES at Chala, Taluk Pardi, Valsad District, Gujarat by M/s. Mexus Corporation Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 11.11 hectares.

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Steel and allied products at Godapiasal, Alboni, West Medinipur, West Bengal by M/s. JSW Bengal Steel Limited – 1804 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 29):

for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Steel and allied products at Godapiasal, Alboni, West Medinipur, West Bengal by M/s. JSW Bengal Steel Limited, over an area of 1804 hectares. The Board also observed that the Developer may come at a later stage for conversion of sector specific SEZ to Multi-product SEZ in view of possession of more than 1000 hectares of land.

Request for conversion of in-principle approval into formal approval for setting up of a Multi Product Special Economic Zone at Khed Taluka, Pune District, Maharashtra by M/s. Bharat Forge Limited –1085.92 hectares (Item No. 2 –Sl. No. 1):

The Board noted that land is in the possession of Joint Venture (JV) partner MIDC. Bharat Forge has also applied for transfer of approval in the name of their JV with MIDC i.e M/s Khed Economic Infrastructure Limited. It was also noted that the issue raised by CBDT regarding transfer of approval has already been referred to Ministry of Law. The State Government also recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to approve the request of the developer for conversion of in-principle approval to formal approval and granted formal approval for setting up of a Multi Product Special Economic Zone at Khed Taluka, Pune District, Maharashtra over an area of 1085.92 hectares by the JV.
15. Request for conversion of in-principle approval into formal approval for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Mineral Based Industries at Chhatrapur, District, Ganjam, Orissa by M/s. Saraf Agencies Pvt. Ltd. – 105.19 hectares (Item No. 2 –Sl. No. 2):

The Board noted that the Developer was in possession of the land. The State Government also recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to approve the request of the developer for conversion of in-principle approval to formal approval and granted formal approval for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Mineral Based Industries at Chhatrapur, District Ganjam, Orissa by M/s. Saraf Agencies Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 105.19 hectares. 16. Request for conversion of in-principle approval into formal approval for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Dera Bassi District S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali, Punjab by M/s. Shipra Estate Limited – 17.03 hectares (Item No. 2 –Sl. No. 3):

Request for conversion of in-principle approval into formal approval for setting up of a Multi Services Special Economic Zone at Gorai-Manori-Uttan Region, Mumbai by M/s. Essel Infraprojects Ltd. –110 hectares (Item No. 2 –Sl. No. 4):

DoR observed that the activities such as Training and Education, MICE, health and wellness services etc. should not be included as there is no physical export. After detailed deliberations, the Board noted that it should be clarified to the Developer that he will have to operate as per the provisions of Section 2(m), 2(z) (c) of SEZ Act 2006, Rule 76 of SEZ Rules and Explanation 1(ii) below Section 10 (AA) of IT Act as attached to the Second Schedule of the SEZ Act, 2006. The Board further noted that the Developer was in possession of the land. The State Government also recommended the proposal. Accordingly, the Board decided to approve the request of the developer for conversion of in-principle approval to formal approval and granted formal approval for setting up of a Multi Services Special Economic Zone at Gorai-Manori-Uttan Region, Mumbai by M/s. Essel Infraprojects Ltd. over an area of 110 hectares.

Request for conversion of in-principle approval into formal approval for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Engineering at MIDC Phaltan, District Satara, Maharashtra by Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation – 101.25 hectares (Item No. 2 –Sl. No. 6):

(B) Decisions for in-principle approvals:

Request for setting up of a Multi Product Special Economic Zone at Garget, Una District, Himachal Pradesh by M/s. Skil Infrastructure Limited – 3230 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 2):

The Board noted that the Developer was not in possession of land and that the State Government had recommended the proposal for grant of in principle approval. After deliberations, the Board decided to grant in-principle approval for setting up of a Multi Product Special Economic Zone at Garget, Una District, Himachal Pradesh by M/s. Skil Infrastructure Limited over an area of 3230 hectares, subject to security clearance by MHA. 2. Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Textile Park at Village Khasa, G. T. Road, Amritsar by Ishan Developers & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
– 101.5 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 5):

The Board noted that some clarification is required about the contiguity of land for the proposed SEZ. The Representative of the State Government recommended the proposal for grant of in principle approval. After deliberations, the Board decided to grant in-principle approval for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Textile Park at Village Khasa, G. T. Road, Amritsar by M/s. Ishan Developers & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 101.5 hectares. 3. Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Heavy Engineering at Kuttupalli Village, near Ennore in Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu by M/s. L&T Shipbulding Limited – 467.55 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 6):

deliberations, the Board decided to grant in-principle approval for setting up of a Special Economic Zone for Heavy Engineering at Kuttupalli Village, near Ennore in Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu by M/s. L&T Shipbuilding Limited over an area of 467.55 hectares.

Request for setting up of a Multi Product Economic Zone at Khaitar Village, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Tirunelveli Infrastructure Developers Private Limited – 1000 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 14):

deliberations, the Board decided to grant in-principle approval for setting up of a Multi Product Special Economic Zone at Khaitar Village, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Tirunelveli Infrastructure Developers Limited over an area of 1000 hectares. 5. Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Agro and Food Processing at Shanmughapuram, Melamurdhur & Duraiswamypuram Villages,

7 Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Bhomiaji Infrastructure Private Limited – 109.25 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 17):

deliberations, the Board decided to grant in-principle approval for setting up of a Special Economic Zone for Agro & Food Processing at Shanmughapuram, Melamurdhur & Duraiswamypuram Villages, Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Bhomiaji Infrastructure Private Limited over an area of 109.25 hectares.

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Building Materials at Udaipur District, Rajasthan by M/s. Arihant Infratech (India) Pvt. Ltd. – 220 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 18):

deliberations, the Board decided to grant in-principle approval for setting up of a Special Economic Zone for Building Materials at Udaipur District, Rajasthan by M/s. Arihant Infratech (India) Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 220 hectares.

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Multi Services at Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Trac Technologies India Limited – 1182.19 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 19):

deliberations, the Board decided to grant in-principle approval for setting up of a Special Economic Zone for Multi Services at Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Trac Technologies India Limited over an area of 1182.19 hectares.

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Auto Components & Ancillaries at Village Paddhar, Tal. Bhuj, Kutch District, Gujarat by M/s. SPG Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. – 155-22-94 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 21):

deliberations, the Board decided to grant in-principle approval for setting up of a Special Economic Zone for Auto Components & Ancillaries at Village Paddhar, Tal. Bhuj, Kutch District, Gujarat by M/s. SPG Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. over an area of 155-22-94 hectares, subject to security clearance by MHA. 9. Request for setting up of a Multi Product Special Economic Zone at Kalgam- Maroli Area, Tal. Umargam, Valsad District, Gujarat by M/s. Gujarat Vittal Innovation City Ltd. (GVICL) – 1100 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 23):

8 deliberations, the Board decided to grant in-principle approval for setting up of a Multi Product Special Economic Zone at Kalgam-Maroli Area, Tal. Umargam, Valsad District, Gujarat by M/s. Gujarat Vittal Innovation City Ltd. (GVICL) over an area of 1100 hectares.

Request for setting up of a Multi Product Special Economic Zone at Ahmedabad, Gujarat by M/s. Aventure Multipark Limited – 1012 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 26):

deliberations, the Board decided to grant in-principle approval for setting up of a Multi Product Special Economic Zone at Ahmedabad, Gujarat by M/s. Aventure Multipark Limited over an area of 1012 hectares.

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Agro products at Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh by M/s. Anand Agrochem India Limited – 112 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 4):

The Board observed that both, net worth and Investment, are below the guidelines.
Accordingly, the Board decided to defer the proposal.

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Biotech at Lucknow Sultanpur Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh by M/s. Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Ltd. – 10.633 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 8):

The Board observed that the land on which SEZ is proposed to be set up is not in possession/ownership of the applicant Developer. Accordingly, the Board decided to defer the proposal.

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Lucknow Sultanpur Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh by M/s. Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Ltd. – 10.527 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 9):

The Board observed that the land on which SEZ is proposed to be set up is neither contiguous nor is in possession/ownership of the applicant Developer. Accordingly, the Board decided to defer the proposal.

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Port based SEZ at Kunbiwadi, Tal. And District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra by M/s. JSW Jaigarh Port Limited – 226.03 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 20):

9 The DoR representative observed that for an SEZ in a Port, there has to be an existing Port. In this case, the Developer is going to develop a Greenfield port with a very high capacity. It was pointed out that this Port is listed as one of the Ports in the schedule annexed to the Indian Ports Act and therefore should be categorized as an existing port. The Developer was called to explain the project. MHA is also yet to give security clearance. After detailed deliberations, the Board decided to defer the proposal as it requires more examination about what constitutes an ‘existing port’.

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Electronic Hardware & Software including IT/ITES at Village Dhanori, Tal. Haveli, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra by Sky Zone Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. – 10.88 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 24):

The Board noted that the Land is owned by M/s. Yerwada Gadi Vadar Mazoor Cooperative Society. After detailed deliberations, the Board decided to defer the proposal for clarification on whether it would be possible for a co-operative society to transfer the land by way of lease/sale deed in the name of the developer.

Request for setting up of a Multi Product Special Economic Zone at Raigad, Maharashtra by M/s. Rameshwar Vaibhav Development Pvt. Ltd. – 2000 hectares (Item No. 1 –Sl. No. 27):

The Board noted that in Raigad, land availability was an issue, as seen in one of the earlier cases approved by the BoA. The BoA therefore requested the State Government to reconsider the recommendation after re-verifying whether land would be available for setting up another multi-product SEZ in Maharashtra. Accordingly, the Board decided to defer the proposal.

Request for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Multi services at Village Fursungi, Tq. Haveli District, Pune, Maharashtra by M/s. D.S. Kulkarni Developers Limited – 101.2 hectares (Item No. 3 –Sl. No. 1):

The Board noted that as per DC SEEPZ, clarification is required on vacancy status of the land. Accordingly, the Board decided to defer the proposal.

Item No.3: Requests for change in name/ transfer of approvals in the name of new company

(i) Request of M/s. DLF Limited for changing the name to M/s. DLF Haryana SEZ (Ambala) Ltd.

(ii) Request of M/s. Parsvnath SEZ Limited for transfer of formal approval in the name of M/s. Parsvnath Knowledge Park Pvt. Ltd.

(iii) Request of M/s. Parsvnath SEZ Limited for transfer of formal approval in the name of M/s. Parsvnath Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

(iv) Request of M/s. G.P. Realtors Private Limited for transfer of formal approval in the name of M/s. Windsome Propbuild Private Limited

(v) Request of M/s. APIIC for transfer of formal approval in the name of M/s. Bhartiya International SEZ Limited

(vi) Request of M/s. Xansa India Limited for transfer of formal approval in the name of M/s. Xansa (India) SEZ Development Pvt. Ltd.

(vii) Request of M/s Arun Excello Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. for change in the name to M/s L&T Arun Excello IT SEZ Private Limited (viii) Request of M/s. Supreme Petrochem Ltd. for transfer of in-principle approval in the name of ‘SPL Industrial Parks Ltd.’
(ix) Request of M/s Chiplun Infrastructure Private Limited for transfer of approval in the name of M/s Karanja Infrastructure Private Limited. (xi) Request of M/s. Opto Circuits India Ltd. for changing the name to M/s. Opto Infrastructure Ltd. at Mysore, Karnataka (xii) Request of M/s. Raheja Haryana SEZ Developers Pvt. Ltd. for changing the name to M/s. Raheja SEZs Ltd.
(xiii) Request of M/s. Rakindo Kovai Township Pvt. Ltd. for change in name and transfer of formal approval to Kovai Hills Township Pvt. Ltd in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Perur Chettipalayam Village, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu (xiv) Request of M/s. Shreeaumji Real Estate Pvt. Ltd. for changing the name to M/s. Shreeaumji Real Estate SEZ Pvt. Ltd.
The Board observed that the issue raised by CBDT on transfer of approvals/shares has already been referred to Law Department. Accordingly, the Board decided to defer the above proposals.

Item No. 4: Requests for increase / decrease in area (i) Request of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation for decrease in area of the sector specific SEZ for aluminium and aluminium related industries at Shendre, Aurangabad, Maharashtra. After deliberations, the Board decided to approve the request of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation for decrease in area of the sector specific SEZ for aluminium and aluminium related industries at Shendre, Aurangabad, Maharashtra from 118.13 hectares to 110.31 hectares subject to contiguity being maintained and also subject to the condition that no tax benefits/concessions have been availed of by the developer in the area to be de-notified. If any benefits have been taken, these would have to be refunded.

11 (ii) Request of DLF Commercial Developers Limited for increase in area of the IT/ITES SEZ at Noida, Uttar Pradesh

The Representative of NOIDA Authority pointed out that the two plots would not be amalgamated and would retain different survey numbers. He further clarified that both of these plots are contiguous and have been allotted to the Developer for the same purpose. After deliberations, the Board decided to grant approval to the request of M/s DLF Commercial Developers Limited for inclusion of additional area to the extent of 10.0256 hectares in their sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Noida, Uttar Pradesh to the already approved area, thereby making the total area of the SEZ as 20.0512 hectares.
(iii) Request of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation for decrease in area of the sector specific SEZ for Engineering at Kesurde, Taluka Khandala, District Satara, Maharashtra The Board noted that the SEZ is yet to be notified. After deliberations, the Board decided to grant approval to the request of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation for decrease in area of the sector specific SEZ for Engineering at Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu from 200 hectares to 111.12 hectares.

(iv) Request of M/s Airmid Developers Limited for increasing the area of the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES SEZ at Gurgaon, Haryana After deliberations, the Board decided to grant approval to the request of M/s Airmid Developers Limited for inclusion of additional area to the extent of 1.5460 hectares in their sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Gurgaon, Haryana to the already approved area, thereby making the total area of the SEZ as 11.6660 hectares to ensure contiguity of land as per the condition stipulated in the formal approval letter. (v) Request of M/s. J. Mata Dee Eco Parks Pvt. Ltd. for increasing area of FTWZ SEZ at Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu

After deliberations, the Board decided to grant approval to the request of M/s J. Mata Dee Eco Parks Pvt. Ltd. for inclusion of additional area to the extent of 44.15 hectares in their FTWZ SEZ at Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu to the already approved area, thereby making the total area of the SEZ as 84.775 hectares subject to the condition that no tax concessions/benefits will be granted for the measures taken to establish contiguity.
(vi) Request of M/s. DLF Info City Developers (Chennai) Ltd. for increasing the area of IT/ITES SEZ at Manapakkam and Mugalivakkam Villages, Tamil Nadu

After deliberations, the Board decided to grant approval to the request of M/s DLF Info City Developers (Chennai) Ltd. for inclusion of additional area to the extent of 0.702 hectares in their sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Manapakkam and Mugalivakkam Villages, Tamil Nadu to the already notified area, thereby making the total area of the SEZ as 17.432 hectares.

12 (vii) Request of M/s RGA Software Systems Pvt. Ltd., co-developer in the IT/ITES SEZ at Bellandure Village, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore, East Taluk, Bangalore Urban District Bangalore by M/s. Primal Projects Private Limited, for increasing area

The proposal was deferred on the request of the State Government.

(viii) Request of M/s Suzlon Infrastructure Ltd. for de-notification of a part of land in the notified SEZ at Udupi, Karnataka

After deliberations, the Board decided to grant approval to the request of the M/s Suzlon Infrastructure Ltd. for de-notification of survey numbers 35/1A and 35/2 for an extent of 0.809 hectares from the notified sector specific SEZ for Hitech Engineering products at Udupi, Karnataka, subject to the condition that no tax benefits/concessions have been availed of by the developer in the area de-notified. If any benefits have been taken, these would have to be refunded.

(ix) Request of M/s Zydus Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., in the Pharmaceutical SEZ at Ahmedabad, Gujarat for increasing the area

After deliberations, the Board decided to grant approval to the request of M/s Zydus Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., for inclusion of additional area to the extent of 65.66.58 hectares in their Pharmaceutical SEZ at Ahmedabad, Gujarat to the already notified area, thereby making the total area of the SEZ as 114.50 hectares.

(x) Request of M/s Chhindwara Plus Developers Pvt. Ltd., in the Multi product SEZ at Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh for increasing the area

After deliberations, the Board decided to grant approval to the request of M/s Chhindwara Plus Developers Pvt. Ltd., for inclusion of additional area to the extent of 1487.076 hectares in their Multi Product SEZ at Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh to the earlier in-principally approved area, thereby making the total area of the SEZ as 3487.076 hectares.

Item No.5:
Requests for co-developers While considering the requests for co-developer, CBDT representatives raised the issue of tax treatment of income from long term leases. The BoA observed that the approval given by BoA for Co-Developers for particular terms and conditions of lease agreement will not have any bearing on the treatment of the income by way of lease rentals/down payment/premium etc., for the purposes of assessment under the prevalent Income Tax Act and Rules. The Assessing Officer will have the right to examine the taxability of these amounts under the Income Tax Act. Accordingly, the Board decided to approve the following proposals of the co-developers, subject to the aforesaid observation.

(i) Request of M/s. Torrent Energy Ltd., for co-developer in the multi product SEZ at Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat proposed by Dahej Special Economic Zone Limited.

After deliberations, the Board decided to grant approval to the request of M/s Torrent Energy Ltd., for co-developer in the multi product SEZ at Dist. Bharuch, Gujarat proposed to be developed by M/s. Dahej Special Economic Zone Limited, subject to the power sector guidelines being worked out for SEZs.

(ii) Request of M/s. Tata Consultancy Services Limited for co-developer in the IT/ITES SEZ at Thiruvananthpuram, Kerala, by Electronics Technology Park – Kerala

After deliberations, the Board decided to grant approval to the request of M/s Tata Consultancy Services Limited for co-developer in the IT/ITES SEZ at Thiruvananthpuram, Kerala proposed to be developed by Electronics Technology Park, Kerala.

(iii) Request of M/s. Brigade Enterprises Limited for co-developer in the IT/ITES SEZ at Ernakulam District, Kerala by Infoparks

After deliberations, the Board decided to grant approval to the request of M/s Brigade Enterprises Limited for co-developer in the IT/ITES SEZ at Ernakulam District, Kerala proposed to be developed by Infoparks.

(iv) Request of M/s. Great Indian Linen and Infrastructure Co. Pvt. Limited for co- developer in the Textile SEZ at Uthukuli, Perundurai District, Tamil Nadu by ETL Infrastructure Services Limited

The Board noted that the co-developer agreement provided between the developer and co-developer was not very clear. Accordingly, the Board decided to defer the proposal.

(v) Request of M/s. Berggruen Properties (Nagpur) Private Limited for co-developer in the IT/ITES SEZ at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Coimbatore Hitech Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (CHIL)

After deliberations, the Board decided to grant approval to the request of M/s Berggruen Properties (Nagpur) Private Limited for co-developer for 30.42 Acres in the IT/ITES SEZ at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu proposed to be developed by M/s. Coimbatore Hitech Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (CHIL)

(vi) Request of M/s. Azure Lifestyle Private Limited for co-developer in the multi product SEZ at Mundra, District Kutch, Gujarat, developed by Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone Limited (MPSEZL)

The representative of DoR observed that the issue of Mundra Port and SEZ is pending before the E GoM. Accordingly, the Board decided to defer the proposal.

(vii) Request of M/s. Greystone Premises Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in the IT/ITES SEZ proposed to be developed by M/s. City Gold Realty Private Limited

14 The Board noted that despite earlier advice to revise the agreement, the entire responsibility of developing the SEZ has still been proposed to be shifted from the developer to the co-developer. Accordingly, the Board decided to defer the proposal with the advice that a revised co-development agreement be submitted to enable further consideration of the proposal.

(viii) Request of M/s. Mantri Technology Parks Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in the IT/ITES SEZ proposed to be developed by M/s. Brahmani Infratech Pvt. Ltd. at Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh

The Board noted that the co-developer agreement provided between the developer and co-developer was not very clear. Accordingly, the Board decided to defer the proposal.

(ix) Request of M/s. BPTP Special Economic Zone Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in the IT/ITES SEZ at Plot No. 202, Sector KP-V, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh proposed to be developed by M/s. Gallant Infracon Pvt. Ltd.

The representative of DoR pointed out that as per the agreement, the impression conveyed is that ownership is being transferred to the Co-Developer. Accordingly, the Board decided to defer the proposal to obtain clarification from the Developer.

(x) Request of M/s. Fast Track Infracon Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in the IT/ITES SEZ at Plot No. 3, sector 140A, Noida, Uttar Pradesh proposed to be developed by M/s. Jubilant Infracon Pvt. Ltd.

The representative of DoR pointed out that as per the agreement, the impression conveyed is that ownership is being transferred to the Co-Developer.
Accordingly, the Board decided to defer the proposal to obtain clarification from the Developer.

Item No.6: Request for Authorized Operations.

(i) Request of M/s. OSE Infrastructure Ltd. for authorized operations in the IT/ITES SEZ at Noida, Uttar Pradesh

After deliberations, the Board decided to approve the authorized activities, as listed below:

Processing area

S. No. Infrastructure & Infrastructure Facilities 1. Communications -

• Telephonic & Broadband

Non-processing area

S. No. Infrastructure & Infrastructure Facilities Approved quantum 1. Office Space for SEZ employees 1,000 sq. meter 2 Parking including Multi-level car parking (automated or manual)

For 5000 cars

Recreational facilities • Shopping mall
• Restaurants • Library

1000 sq. meters 1000 sq. meters 500 sq. meters 4. Housing / Service apartments 20,235 sq. meters

Bus bay

Clinic and Medical Centre 1000 sq. meters 7. Power Generation (in MWs) • Electrical supply • Captive power

• 22 MW • 30 MW

(i) Request of M/s. Luxor Cyber City Pvt. Ltd. for authorized operations in the IT/ITES SEZ at Sohna, Gurgaon

After deliberation, the Board decided to approve the authorized activities in the non- processing area of the SEZ, as listed below:

Sr. No.
Activities Approved quantum 1. Shopping Arcade 1000 sq. meters 2. Office Space 1000 sq. meters

Total 2000 sq. meters

(ii) Request of M/s. DLF Limited for authorized operations in the IT/ITES SEZ in Sector 30, Village Silokhera, Gurgaon.

After deliberation, the Board decided to approve the authorized activities in the non- processing area of the SEZ, as listed below:

S.No. Activities Approved quantum 1. Commercial Complex/ Office Space 2000 sq. meters

(iii) Request of M/s. Suzlon Infrastructure Limited for authorized operations in the Hitech Engineering SEZ in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

After deliberation, the Board decided to approve the authorized activities in the non- processing area of the SEZ, as listed below:

Sl. No. Activities Total quantum approved 1 Construction of Kitchen/ Canteen 2921 sq. meter (including 1820 sq. meters of already approved area)

(v) Request of M/s. Suzlon Infrastructure Limited for authorized operations in the Hitech Engineering SEZ in Vadodra, Gujarat

17 After deliberation, the Board decided to approve the authorized activities in the non- processing area of the SEZ, as listed below:

Sl. No. Activities Total quantum approved 1 Construction of Custom office & Security Block 523 sq. meter (including 434 sq. meters of already approved area)

The Board further approved the following authorized activity in the non-processing area of the SEZ:

Sr. No.
Activity/Items Area in sq. meters 1. Construction of First Aid Centre/ Dispensary 291

(vi) Request of M/s. Suzlon Infrastructure Limited for authorized operations in the Hitech Engineering SEZ in Udupi, Karnataka

After deliberation, the Board decided to approve the following authorized activities in the non-processing area of the SEZ, as listed below:

Sl. No. Activities/Items Total quantum sought 1 Construction of Security Block & Custom office 800 sq. meter (including 730 sq. meters of already approved area) 2 Construction of Centralized Kitchen/ Canteen 2921 sq. meter (including 1720 sq. meters of already approved area)

The Board further approved the following authorized activity in the non-processing area of the SEZ:

Sr. No.
Activity/Items Area in sq. meters 1. Construction of First Aid Centre/ Dispensary 291

(vii) Request of M/s. Unitech Infopark Ltd. for authorized operations in the IT/ITES SEZ at Chennai, Tamil Nadu

After deliberation, the Board decided to approve the following authorized activities in the processing area of the SEZ, as listed below:

S. No. Description Approved quantum

18 1. Parking including Multi-level car parking (automated or manual) For 2550 vehicles (approx.) 2. Power (including power back up facilities and fuel storage facilities) 18 MW with Fuel Tankage of 80 KL 3. Recreational facilities including Club House, Indoor or Outdoor games, Gym etc. 1225 sq. meter 4. Food services including cafeteria, food court(s), restaurants, coffee shops, canteens and catering facilities 3675 sq. meter 5. Employee welfare facilities like Automated Teller Machines, Creche, Medical centre and other such facilities 2640 sq. meter 6. Shopping arcade and/ or retail space 490 sq. meter 7. Business and/ or Convention Centre 2425 sq. meter 8. Common Data Centre with inter- connectivity 955 sq. meter 9. Wi Fi and /or Wi Max Services 955 sq. meter 10. Drip and Micro irrigation system As required

(viii) Request of M/s. Ganesh Housing Corporation Ltd. for authorized operations in the IT/ITES SEZ at Villages Chharodi & Tragad, District, Ahmedabad

After deliberation, the Board decided to approve the following authorized activities in the processing area of the SEZ, as listed below:

(i) Security offices, police posts, etc. at entry, exit and other points within and along the periphery of the site (ii) Effluent treatment plant and pipelines and other infrastructure for effluent treatment (iii)Office space (iv) Parking including multi level car parking (automated or manual) (v) Power (including power back up facilities) (vi) Common data centre with inter-connectivity (vii) Wi Fi and/ or Wi Max Services (viii) Drip and Micro-irrigation systems

The Board also approved the following authorized activity in the non-processing area of the SEZ:

S. No. Activities Approved quantum 1. Shopping arcade/retail space
1,000 sq. meters 2. Housing /Service apartments 10,000 sq. meters

(ix) Request of M/s. Biocon Limited for authorized operations in the Biotechnology SEZ at Jigani Link Road Industrial Area, Bangalore After deliberations, the Board decided not to approve the request for helipad.
(x) Request of M/s. Aachvis Softech Pvt. Ltd. for authorized operations in the IT/ITES SEZ at Noida, Uttar Pradesh. After deliberation, the Board decided to approve the following authorized activities in the processing area of the SEZ, as listed below:

S. No. Activities Approved quantum 1. Back-up Diesel Generators Total Power backup – 25000 KVA 415V 1500 KVA silent DG Set (2 nos.) 415V 2000 KVA silent DG Set (2 nos.) 11KV 2000 KVA silent DG Set (9 nos.)

(xi) Request of M/s. Ansal Kamdhenu Engineering SEZ Ltd. for authorized operations in the Engineering SEZ at Sonepat, Haryana

After deliberation, the Board decided to approve the following authorized activities in the processing area of the SEZ, as listed below:

S. No. Activities Approved quantum (sq. m)
1. Employee welfare facilities:

a) Chemist Shop 150

b) Workers Canteen 4500 2. Bank

1000 3. Facility Management Office 1000 4. Power Sub Station & Captive Power Generation 50 MW (approx.) 5. Business Convention & Exhibition Centre 1500

20 The Board also approved the following authorized activity in the non-processing area of the SEZ:

Authorized activities a) Parking including basement parking and multi level parking (automated & manual) for residential and commercial zone. b) Truck & Bus Parking.
S. No. Activities Approved quantum (in sq. meters) 1. Shopping Arcade/ Retail Space 50000 (DC will monitor the progress in terms of phased implementation) 2. Residential Apartments
3900 units of 100 sq. meters average size 3. Service Apartments 100 units of 100 sq. m average size 4. Hospital – 100 Beds 12141 5. Petrol/ Gas refilling Pump 6000 6. Telecom Exchange 3000 7. Police Station 250

As regards approval of Educational Institutions in the non-processing area, the Board agreed in principle for provision of one primary school, one higher secondary school and one ITI and requested the Developer to provide the exact break up of area for each of these.

(xii) Request of DLF Utilities Private Limited as co-developer for modification in authorized activities to be carried out in the IT/ITES SEZ at Silokhera, Gurgaon, Haryana; Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh; Chennai, Tamil Nadu, developed by DLF Limited After deliberations, the Board approved the modifications requested by the Developer as follows, subject to the guidelines being framed for power supply in the SEZs.

Sl. No. Approval granted in BOA dated 4th June 2008 Modifications approved A. For setting up of 60 MW capacity of co- generation plant to install and commission gas turbine based power generation sets in non- processing area in SEZ at Silokhera, Gurgaon 60 MW in the processing area B. For 84 MW capacity of the power plant in non- processing area in SEZ at Hyderabad 48 MW in the processing area C. For 48 MW capacity of the power plant in non- processing area in SEZ at Chennai 84 MW in the processing area

Item No. 7: Request of M/s. Maruti Exports seeking permission for broad banding for services to overseas entity.

After deliberations, the Board decided to approve the request of M/s Maruti Exports,
a unit in Kandla SEZ for grant of broad banding for ‘services to overseas entity’, subject to no DTA sale and also subject to the condition that export shall have one to one correlation with imports and all the reconditioned or repaired or re-engineered products and scrap or remnants or waste shall be exported and none of these goods shall be allowed to be sold in the DTA or destroyed as per proviso to Rule 18 (4) (d) of SEZ Rules 2006.

Item No. 8: Request of M/s. NAVTEQ India Private Limited (NAVTEQ) for 100% FDI in the unit proposed to be setup in SEEPZ SEZ
The Board noted the action taken regarding request of M/s. NAVTEQ India Private Limited (NAVTEQ) for 100% FDI in the unit proposed to be setup in SEEPZ SEZ
Item No. 9: Request of M/s. Reliance Jamnagar Infrastructure Limited for approval of one additional entry/exit gate, in their multi-product SEZ in Jamnagar. The Board decided to approve the request of M/s. Reliance Jamnagar Infrastructure Limited for approval of one additional entry/exit gate, in their multi-product SEZ in Jamnagar subject to the Developer bearing the cost of the additional Government Staff required for the purpose. The Board also directed that guidelines for approval of additional entry/exit gate in such cases be worked out separately.

Item No. 10: Representation on renewal of Letter of Approval (LoA) by M/s. Roto Pumps Ltd., Noida The agenda item was withdrawn.

Additional Agenda

Item No.1: Request of M/s Cessna Garden Developer Private Limited for de- notification of a part land in the notified SEZ at Bangalore, Karnataka. After deliberations, the Board decided to grant approval to the request of the M/s Cessna Garden Developers Private Limited for de-notification for an extent of 2.44 hectares from the notified sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Bangalore, Karnataka, subject to the condition that no tax benefits/concessions have been availed of by the developer in the area to be de-notified. If any benefits have been taken, these would have to be refunded.

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