IN FORCE Agenda SEZ / EOU / FTWZ 2009-12-15

Agenda of 37th BOA meeting 15th December, 2009

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Agenda for the 37th meeting of the Board of Approval to be held on 15th December 2009

Item No. 37.1: Proposals for setting up of SEZs

S. No Name of the Developer Location
Sector Area (in ha) Land Possession
Whether SGR* received Status of applica- tion i. Malayalee Realtors India Limited Manjapra, Ernakulam District, Kerala IT/ITES 13.14 Yes (10.96 ha) Yes New ii Redi Port Ltd. At Post Redi, District Sindhudurg, Maharashtra FTWZ 40 No Yes New iii Delhi State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. Baprola village, Delhi IT 10.52 Yes Yes New iv Delhi State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. Baprola village, Delhi Gems & Jewellery 16.73 Yes Yes New v Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society Limited (ULCCS Ltd.) Nellikode village, Kozhikode, Kerala IT/ITES 10.16 Yes Yes New vi Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd. TV Puram, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu Copper 197 (Appro x) Yes (191 ha) Yes (State Govt. has recommend ed IP Approval though the developer has the requisite land in possession) New

vii Empire Industries Limited (EIL) Ambernath, Thane District, Maharashtra IT/ITES and Hardware 14.16 Yes Yes New viii Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) Village Suvali & Mora, Taluka, Choryasi, District Surat, Gujarat Heavy Engineeri ng 136.877 Yes Yes

New

State Government’s recommendation

Item No. 37.2: Proposals for conversion of in-principle to formal approval

S. No.
Developer
Location
Sector
Area
(in ha.) Remarks i Lanco Solar Private Limited Ramdaspur Cuttack District, Orissa Solar PV 101 In-principle approval was granted in the meeting of BoA on 11th August 2009. State Government has also recommended Grant of formal approval. ii Karaikal Port Private Limited Vanjore village, Thirupattinam Communce, Karaikal District, Pondicherry Multi product including Port 243.503 In-principle approval was granted in the meeting of BoA on
15th January 2009. LoA was issued on 27th February 2009. Subject to receipt of SGR. iii Veritas Infrastructure Development Limited Village Shahbaez, Taluka- Alibaug, District Raigad, Maharashtra Biotech 11.54 In-principle approval was granted in the meeting of BoA on
8th August 2007. LoA was issued on 15.10.2007. Subsequently the request for conversion of in- principle approval into formal approval was considered by the BoA on 23.2.2009. However, the request was deferred as the developer had submitted English translation of registered agreement for Sale which is not a valid document to establish possession/ ownership. The developer has now provided the copies of the 7/12 extracts issued by the concerned revenue authority which is a valid document to establish the possession/ ownership. Since the above certificates, indicating transfer of land in the name of the

developer, are is vernacular language, their notarised copy in English has also been provided. State Government has also recommended Grant of formal approval.

Item No.37.3: Requests for co-developers

(i) Request of M/s. Parsvnath MIDC Pharma SEZ Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in the Pharma SEZ at Kurshnoor, Nanded, Maharashtra by M/S. Parsvnath SEZ Limited.

Pharmaceuticls SEZ at Kurshnoor, Nanded, Maharashtra by Parsvnath SEZ Ltd. was notified on an area of 150 hectares, on 11th January 2007. M/s. Parsvnath MIDC Pharma SEZ Pvt. Ltd. had submitted a proposal for co-developer for development of the SEZ. The proposal was considered in the meeting of BoA held on 8th August 2008 and was deferred as the Board noted that instead of co-developer Agreement, an Authorization Agreement was provided. A co-developer agreement dated 4th September 2009 between the developer and co-developer has now been provided. The proposal is re-submitted for consideration of the BoA.

(ii) Request of M/s. Mahindra Bebanco Developers Limited (MBDL) for
co-developer in the multi product SEZ in Nagpur, Maharashtra, developed by M/s. Maharashtra Airport Development Company Limited (MADC).

The above mentioned SEZ was notified on 29.05.2007 on an area of 1511.51 hectares. Subsequently, an additional area of 66.90 hectares was notified, thereby making the total area of the SEZ as 1578.41 hectares. M/s. Mahindra Bebanco Developers Limited (MBDL) had submitted a proposal for co-developer in the aforesaid SEZ for developing a residential township on an area of 10.2 hectares (25.252 acres) in the non-processing area and erecting therein building units together with all necessary infrastructures. The proposal was considered in the meeting of BoA held on 11th August 2009 and was deferred as the Board directed the development commissioner, SEEPZ to go into the issue and submit a report based on which BoA can take a decision. The report of DC SEEPZ has since been received and can be seen at Annexure - 1. The request of the co-developer is submitted for consideration of BoA.

(iii) Request of M/s. ACN Infotech (India) Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Plot No. 21 and 22, Hill No. 2, Madhurwada, Andhra Pradesh, being developed by Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC)

of infrastructure facilities over an area of 2 acres. Co-developer agreement dated
20th April 2009 between the developer and co-developer has been provided. The request of the co-developer is submitted for consideration of BoA.

(iv) Request of M/s. Sankhya Technologies Private Limited for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Plot No. 21 and 22, Hill No. 2, Madhurwada, Andhra Pradesh, being developed by Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC)

Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Madhurwada, Andhra Pradesh being developed by M/s. Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation was notified on an area of 16 hectares, on 11th April 2007. M/s. Sankhya Technologies Pvt. Ltd. has also submitted a proposal for co-developer in the aforesaid SEZ for development of infrastructure facilities over an area of 2 acres. Co-developer agreement dated 20th August 2009 between the developer and co-developer has been provided. The request of the co-developer is submitted for consideration of BoA.

(v) Request of M/s. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. for co-developer in the port based SEZ at Puthuvypeen, Kerala developed by Cochin Port Trust

Port based SEZ at Puthuvypeen, Ernakulam District, Kerala, developed by Cochin Port Trust was notified on 2.11.2006. M/s. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. has submitted a proposal for co-developer in the above SEZ for developing storage facilities for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), laying interconnecting pipeline and setting up an inland LPG Container (Tanker) Station. Co-developer agreement has not been provided. However, M/s Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. has been requested provide a copy of the same. The request of the co-developer is submitted for consideration of BoA subject to receipt of co-developer agreement.

(vi) Request of M/s. Indiabulls Realtech Limited for co-developer in the multi product SEZ at villages Musalgaon and Gulvanch, Taluka Sinnar, District Nasik, Maharashtra being developed by M/s. Indiabulls Industrial Infrastructure Limited

Multi product SEZ at Nasik, Maharashtra being developed by M/s. Indiabulls Industrial Infrastructure Limited was notified on an area of 1006.96, on
27th October 2009. M/s. Indiabulls Realtech Limited an SPV of Indiabulls Group has submitted a proposal for co-developer in the aforesaid SEZ for setting up a 1200 MW Power Plant. It has been stated that the guidelines issue on 27.02.2009 regarding generation of power in SEZ will be followed. Co-developer agreement dated 28th October 2009 between the developer and co-developer has been provided. The request of the co-developer is submitted for consideration of BoA.

(vii) Request of M/s. MindTree Limited for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Hoodi village, K.R. Puram, Whitefield,Bangalore, Karnataka being developed by M/s. Gopalan Enterprises (India) Private Limited

Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Bangalore, Karnataka being developed by M/s. Gopalan Enterprises (India) Private Limited was notified on an area of 10.3092, on 16th February 2009. M/s. MindTree Limited has submitted a proposal for co- developer in the aforesaid SEZ for development area admeasuring 1.3658 hectares of the SEZ. Co-developer agreement dated 1st June 2009 between the developer and co- developer has been provided. The request of the co-developer is submitted for consideration of BoA.

(viii) Request of M/s UST Global India for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Attipra Village, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala being developed by M/s Electronics Technology Parks-Kerala

Sector specific SEZ at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala by M/s. Electronics Technology Parks - Kerala was notified on 12th December 2006 over an area of 34.47.50 hectares. M/s UST Global India, a wholly owned subsidiary of, M/s. US Technology International Pvt. Ltd., an existing co-developer in the SEZ, has submitted a proposal for co-developer in the aforesaid SEZ for setting up an IT/ITES SEZ on area admeasuring 2.4767 hectares of the SEZ. This land is part of area of 14.5692 hectares for which M/s. US Technology International Pvt. Ltd. is a co- developer. The developer has no objection to the assignment of 2.4767 hectares by M/s. US Technology International Pvt. Ltd to its subsidiary for becoming a co- developer in the SEZ. Co-developer agreement dated 23.11.2009 has been provided.
The request of the co-developer is submitted for consideration of BoA.

Item No. 37.4: Requests for first extension of validity of formal approvals

In earlier meetings of BoA, 89 cases have already been granted extension for one year. The Following 16 cases have been received for grant of extension of validity of formal approval. These cases are also placed for consideration of BoA for grant of extension for one year.

(i) Request of M/s. OSE Infrastructure Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval beyond 5th November 2009 for sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES SEZ at Plot No. C-001, Sector- 67, Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar District, Uttar Pradesh

(ii) Request of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation for extension of the validity period of formal approval beyond 4th April 2009 for the sector specific SEZ for Agro processing Industry at Addl. Latur, Dist. Latur, Maharashtra.

(iii) Request of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation for extension of the validity period of formal approval beyond 2ndApril 2009 for the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Rajiv Gandhi Info Tech Park Phase – III, Pune, Maharashtra.

(iv) Request of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation for extension of the validity period of formal approval beyond 4th April 2009 for the sector specific SEZ for Textile at Kagal Hat. Kanagale, Dist. Kolhapur, Maharashtra.

(v) Request of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation for extension of the validity period of formal approval beyond 21st June 2009 for the sector specific SEZ for Textile Industry at Addl. Yavatmal, Dist. Yavatmal, Maharashtra.

(vi) Request of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation for extension of the validity period of formal approval beyond 4th April 2009 for the sector specific SEZ for Pharmaceuticals at Krushnoor, Dist. Nanded, Maharashtra.

(vii) Request of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation for extension of the validity period of formal approval beyond 2nd April 2009 of the multi product SEZ at Nandgaon Peth, Dist. Amravati, Maharashtra.

(viii) Request of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation for extension of the validity period of formal approval beyond 4th April 2009 for the sector specific SEZ for Engineering & Electronics at Shendre, Dist. Aurangabad, Maharashtra.

(ix) Request of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation for extension of the validity period of formal approval beyond 4th April 2009 for the sector specific SEZ for Textile at Butibori, Dist. Nagpur, Maharashtra.

(x) Request of M/s. Ganesh Housing Corporation Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval beyond 19th December 2009 for sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES SEZ at village Chharodi and Tragad, Tal. Dascroi and City, Dist. Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

(xi) Request of M/s. Emaar Hills Township Pvt. Ltd. for extension of the validity period of formal approval beyond 25th October 2009 for the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Manikonda village, Rajendra Nagar Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh.

(xii) Request of M/s. Luxor Cyber City Private Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval beyond 6th April 2009 for sector specific SEZ for Electronics/IT/ITES at village Shikohpur, Tehsil Sohna, District Gurgaon, Haryana.

(xiii) Request of M/s. Jindal Stainless Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval beyond 24th October 2009 for sector specific SEZ for Stainless Steel & Ancillary/downstream industry at Kalinga Nagar, Orissa.

(xiv) Request of M/s. Karanja Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. for extension of the validity period of formal approval beyond 30th October 2009 for FTWZ SEZ at village Chanje, Taluka Uran, District Raigad, Maharashtra.

(xv) Request of M/s. Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval beyond 15.6.2009 for sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Vilankurichi, Coimbatore North Taluk, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu.

(xvi) Request of M/s. Hetero Infrastructure SEZ Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval beyond 25.6.2009 for sector specific SEZ for Pharmaceuticals at Nakkapalli Mandal, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Item No. 37.5: Requests for Authorized Operations

(i) Request of M/s. DLF Utilities Limited for authorized operations as co- developer, in the IT/ITES SEZ at DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon, Haryana, developed by M/s. DLF Cyber City Developers Limited

The request of the co-developer for the following authorized operations in the processing area was deferred in the BoA meeting held on 5th November 2009 with the directions that DC Noida/Director STPI must jointly inspect the premises of the developer to appreciate the proposal made by them:-

S. No Authorized Operations
Area
1. Power Generation using Gas Generation Sets 4 Mill sq. ft. (1Mill sq. ft. = 12 MW) 4x12MW = 48 MW 2. Air conditioning using Chilled Water 4 Mill sq. ft.

(ii) Request of M/s. GHI Finlease and Investments Limited for authorized operations in the IT/ITES SEZ at Sohna Tehsil, Distt. Gurgaon, Haryana

The request of the co-developer for the following authorized operations in the was deferred in the BoA meeting held on 5th November 2009 as the Board decided to get the inputs from DC Noida and DC/Director, STPI, after their joint inspection, before taking any further decision:-

Processing area

S. No Area (in sq mtrs) 1. Multipurpose Hall 3000 2. Cafeteria/Food Court/Restaurant 2000 3. Banks/ATM’s 500 4. Recreational (Club & Gym) 2000 5. Administration/State Mgnt. 1000

Non-processing area

S. No Area (in sq mtrs) 1. Commercial Offices & Shopping 15000 2. Residential a) 150 units of 60 M each b) 432 units of 100 M each c) 520 units of 140 M each d) 100 units of 180 M each 143000 3. Service Apartments 4500 4. Club 500 5. School 3000

(iii) Request of M/s. Rathinam Arumugam Research & Educational Foundation for authorized operations as co-developer, in the IT/ITES SEZ at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, developed by M/s. Span Ventures Private Limited

The request of the co-developer for the following authorized operations in the processing area was deferred in the BoA meeting held on 5th November 2009 as the Board decided to get the inputs from DC MEPZ and DC/Director, STPI, after their joint inspection, before taking any further decision:-

S. No Area (in sq mtrs) I. Living Facilities

Service Apartment 50 Nos 4,647 2. Hostel Rooms – 300 Nos 6,970 3. Guest Houses – 20 Nos 2,788 II. Health Care Facilities

100 Bedded Hospital 2,323

III. Educational Facilities

School, College and Vocational Training 18,587

IV. Entertainment Facilities

Food Court, Multiplex, Shopping & Gaming Centers 5,111

(iv) Request of M/s. Dahej Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. for authorized operations as co- developer, in the Multi Product SEZ at Bharuch, Gujarat developed by M/s. Dahej SEZ Limited

The above mentioned SEZ was notified on 20th December 2006 on an area of
1718-93-87 hectares. M/s. Dahej Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. has been approved as co- developer in the aforesaid SEZ, in the meeting of the BoA held on 11th August 2009. The M/s. Dahej Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. had requested for the following authorized operations in the non-Processing area.

S. No Area
1. Convention Centre having the capacity of total 600 persons with conference halls, meeting rooms, break out areas etc.
25,000 sq. ft. 2. 100 room hotel, 2 restaurants, business centre, swimming pool etc.
61,000 sq. ft. 3. Office space 1,38,400 sq. ft. 4. 150 service apartments 1,54,200 sq. ft. 5. Club with Juice Bar, Yoga centre, Spa, Indoor Sports – Billiards, Table-Tennis, Card-room, chess etc 33,300 sq. ft.

The above request was considered in the BoA meeting held on 5th November 2009 and was deferred as the Board noted that there are two co-developers approved for hospitality services in the Dahej SEZ, the other co-developer being M/s. Sapthagiri Hospitality Private Limited who had also requested for the following authorized operations (though the request could not be formally included in the agenda of 36th BoA). The Board, therefore, directed the DC, Dahej to study both the proposals and sent the recommendations which could be considered by the Board.

S. No Area
1. 75 Guest Rooms Hotel, 25 Studio Apartments & Business Center, etc 1,25,000 2. 24 Hours Coffee Shop & Specialty Restaurants 20,000 3. Health Club, Spa, Indoor Recreations, Bar/Lounge, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, etc. 39,500 4. Commercial Complex/Officer Complex/Retail Qutlets/Shopping Arcade 1,25,000 5. Conference/Banquets/Meeting Rooms, etc. 22,500

(v) Request of M/s. Suyog Realtors Pvt. Ltd. for authorized operations in the IT/ITES SEZ at Nagpur, Maharashtra

The request of the developer for the following authorized operations in the non-processing area was deferred in the BoA meeting held on 5th November 2009 as the Board decided to get the inputs from DC SEEPZ and DC/Director, STPI, after their joint inspection, before taking any further decision:-

S. No Area (in sq. meters) 1. Housing and residential apartments: Type A consisting of 10 Towers with total 420 Dwelling Units 22260 2. Housing and Residential Apartments: Type B 2013.55

consisting of 1 Tower with total 42 Dwelling Units 3. Housing and Residential Apartments: Type C consisting of 15 Towers with total 420 Dwelling Units 25210.50

(vi) Request of M/s DLF Cyber City Developers Limited for authorized operations in the IT/ITES SEZ at DLF Cyber City District, Gurgaon, Haryana

The request of the co-developer for the under mentioned authorized operations in the non-processing area, in place of commercial complex/office space and service apartments approved in the earlier BoA meeting, was deferred in the BoA meeting held on 5th November 2009 as the Board decided to get the inputs from DC NSEZ and DC/Director, STPI, after their joint inspection, before taking any further decision:-

S. No Area (in sq. meters) 1. Commercial Complex/Office space 41,200

(vii) Request of M/s. Sunny Vista Realtors Pvt. Limited for authorized operations in the multi services SEZ at Panvel, Maharashtra

Sector specific SEZ for multi services SEZ at Raigad, Maharashtra by M/s. Sunny Vista Realtors Pvt. Ltd. was notified on 19th February 2009 over an area of 139.83 hectares. The developer has requested for the following authorized operation in the processing area/non-processing area:-

S. No. Authorised operations Processing area (in sqm) Non-processing area (in sqm) 1. Office space 135,747

Power Station

6,900 3. Residential Housing (about 1500 units)

200,790 4. Club House

17,053 5. Swimming Pool

800 6. Food Services including Cafeteria, food court(s), food stores, Restaurants, Coffee shops, canteens and catering facilities 9,232

Facility Centre

2000 8. Facilities Management Office 25 25 9. Telephone Exchange 360

Workers Canteen
500 500

(viii) Request of M/s. Hetero Drugs Limited for authorized operations as co- developer in the sector specific SEZ for Pharmaceutical Formulations at Mahaboobnagar District, Andhra Pradesh developed by APIIC
Pharmaceutical Formulations SEZ at Mahaboobnagar District, Andhra Pradesh, by APIIC, was notified on 13th June 2007 over an area of 101.17 hectares. M/s. Hetero Drugs Limited has been approved as a co-developer in the aforesaid SEZ, in the meeting of the BoA held on 1st August 2008. The approval letter was issued on 14th August 2008. The co-developer has requested for the following authorized operation in the non-processing area

S. No. Area 1.
Generation and distribution of steam 5 Tonnes/10.5 sq. cm/sec. 2.
Generation and distribution of compressed Air 800 CFM 3.
Providing solvent storage tanks 120 KL 4.
Generation and distribution of Hot water 20000 KW/Hour 5.
Air Conditioning Facility 1000 TR 6.
Providing Weigh Bridge 40 ton 7.
Construction of Common Canteen building 200 sqm. 8.
Construction of utility block 675 sqm. 9.
Construction of rest rooms 340 sqm. 10.
Laundry facility 100 sqm.

(ix) Request of M/s. Arshiya International Limited for authorized operations in the FTWZ SEZ at village Sai, Taluka Panvel, District Raigad, Maharashtra

FTWZ SEZ at village Sai, Taluka Panvel, District Raigad, Maharashtra developed by M/s. Arshiya International Limited was notified on 4th May 2009 over an area of 45.76 hectares. The co-developer has requested for the following authorized operation in the processing area/non-processing area:-

S. No. Processing area (in sqm) Non-processing area (in sqm) 1. Open Storage yards

a. Container yard 15000

b. Over Dimensional Cargo Yard 9500

c. Empty Container Yard 4200

d. Maintenance & Repairs Yard 7000

e. Scrap Yard 5500

Customs Gate Complex 1000

Transport System

a. Bus Shelters, Bus Terminals & Work Shop 3000

b. Helipad – 1 nos 5000

c. Systems for managing traffic

(i) Material Vehicle In/Out 1 nos

Ticketing Systems (ii) Vehicle Decision Systems and Traffic Management System – Software & Hardware 1 nos

Maintenance & Repairs Shed 1500

Public Conveniences

a. Food services such as cafeteria, food courts, restaurants, coffee shops, canteens, catering facilities & Kitchens 3000

b. Toilets & Restrooms 1500 150 c. Basic amenities store (Groceries, Stationary etc. 150 500 7. Administrative Building (to include)

5000 a. FTWZ Management Centre

-- b. Development Commissioner’s Office

-- c. Courier Office

-- d. Bank/ATMs

-- e. Internet Cafe

-- f. Telephone booths

-- g. Post/Telegraph Office

-- h. Business Centre

-- i. Offices for Clearing Agents, Insurance Cos,

-- j. Stationary & Zerox facility

-- k. Pantry & Canteen

-- l. Data Centre

-- m. Poly Clinic & Pharmacy

-- 8. Security, Safety, Access Control & Monitoring System 5000 100 a. Security Towers and Network, Surveillance, Intelligent Access Control, Automated 12 nos

b. Speed Monitoring and Control – Software and Hardware 1 nos

c. Access Control Management 1 nos

d. Surveillance and detection system 1 nos

Warehouse Management System

-- a. Goods/Container Tracking/Tracing Systems 1 nos

b. W M Software 1 nos

Product Display Centre 1500 1000
Essential Maintenance Staff Housing and -- 3000
Fire Station -- 1000

Authorised Operations (Services) vide Rule 9 of SEZ Rules 2006

S. No. Type of Services Description Description under Service Tax Act A Warehousing Operations

Cargo related Storage, warehousing including handling and storage of empty containers Storage and warehousing services 2. Cargo related Renting warehouse space Renting of immovable property B Commercial Operations

Cargo related Distribution services
Support services of business or commerce 2. Cargo related Cargo handling services whether manual (labour) or mechanical (equipment) or both, such as loading, unloading, stuffing, destuffing, packing or unpacking of cargo, cargo handling services provided for freight in special containers or for non containerised freight, reworking of containers and freight, services related to cargo and container freight provided at FTWZ Cargo handling service 3. Cargo related Material handling equipments – Rental/leasing services with/without operator
Supply of tangible goods services 4. Cargo related Various Survey services such Container survey, Equipment survey, Cargo survey, Operations survey, etc. Technical inspection and certification agency 5. Cargo related Container repairs and maintenance services such as washing, cleaning, minor Management, maintenance or repair

repairs, etc. 6. Cargo related Freight Forwarding services Ship management service 7. Cargo related Handling Turn key jobs such as Door-to-Door handling or Integrated Logistics services Cargo handling service 8. Cargo related Weighment services Cargo handling service 9. Cargo related Value added services as Labelling, Packaging, Repackaging, lashing, unlashing, chocking, palletisation, shrink- wrapping, assembly of ckd/skd parts, unitising, etc. (a) Cargo handling service
(b) packaging service 10. Cargo related Fumigation services for goods, packing materials and Conts Cargo handling service 11. Cargo related Goods transport agency services (by road/rail/air/water) (a) Goods transport agency for road (b) transport of goods in containers by rail (c) transport of goods by aircraft
(d) ship management services 12. Cargo related Clearing and forwarding agent services Clearing and forwarding agent 13. Cargo related Custom House agency services Custom house agent 14. Cargo related Insurance auxiliary services in relation to general insurance and life insurance including claim processing Insurance auxillary service 15. Civil Maintenance or repair – Civil structures Commercial or industrial construction service 16. Administration Vehicle repairs and maintenance Classification is not available 17. Administration Equipment repairs and maintenance Management, maintenance or repair 18. Administration Conveyance facility to and fro Sai village FTWZ Rent-a-cab scheme operator’s service 19. Administration Parking facility services for cars, commercial vehicles as well as for goods vehicles Renting of immovable property 20. Administration Fire fighting services either fixed/mobile fire fighting Classification is not available

and related services 21. Administration Security agency services & Security escort services for goods vehicles as well as personals Security agency 22. Administration Waste/Garbage Disposal services Cleaning activity 23. Administration Renting of Office space (other than Customs and security staff), Display centre, Business centre/Lounge/meeting rooms Renting of immovable property 24. Administration Housekeeping services Cleaning activity 25. Administration First aid and ambulance facility + Clinic facility (outside FTWZ/Medical store Classification is not available 26. Administration Cafe/Restaurant/food court services Caterer 27. Administration Back office services- managing office/documentation, call center, etc. Management or (business) consultant 28. Administration Manpower recruitment and supply agency services Management or (business) consultant

(x) Request of M/s. Adani Mundra SEZ Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. for authorized operations as co-developer in the multi product SEZ at Mundra village & Taluka, Kutch – District, Gujarat, developed by Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone Limited.

Multi Product SEZ at Mundra village & Taluka, Kutch – District, Gujarat, by M/s. Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone Limited was notified on an area of 6472.8684 hectares. M/s. Adani Mundra SEZ Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. has been approved as a co-developer in the aforesaid SEZ. The co-developer has requested for the following authorized operation in the non-processing area:-

S. No. Area (in sqm) 1. Multiplex 25000

(xi) Request of M/s. Footwear Design & Development Institute for authorized operations as co-developer, in the Footwear and Leather Products SEZ at Irungattukottai, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu developed by M/s. SIPCOT

The above mentioned SEZ was notified on 7th February 2008 on an area of
62.22 hectares. M/s. Footwear Design & Development Institute has been approved as a co-developer in the above mentioned SEZ vide LoA dated 11th November 2009. The co-developer has requested for the following authorized operation in the non- processing area:-

S. No Area
(in sqm) 6. Construction of Admin Block 3626 7. Construction of work shop and laboratories 7216 8. Construction of classrooms, Training Centers & Lecture Theaters etc 3564 9. Construction of Design Studio, CAD-CAM facilities 600 10. Construction of Auditorium 1210.33 11. Construction of Library & Computer Center 1300 12. Construction of Hostels 9163 13. Construction of Staff Quarters and Residential Blocks 7407 14. STP and other utilities 490 15. Installation & Commissioning of Electric Service station, Diesel Generator sets etc.

Procurement & Installation of IT equipments, Desk tops, Servers, Switches, Storage Device & other related facilities --
Procurement, Installation of Machines & Equipments for workshop & Laboratories --
Furniture, Fixtures and Air conditioning facilities --

(xii) Request of M/s Jubilant Infrastructure Limited for authorized operations in sector specific SEZ for chemicals in District Bharuch, Gujarat

Sector specific SEZ for chemicals in District Bharuch, Gujarat by M/s Jubilant Infrastructure Limited was notified on 11th February 2008 over an area of 107.16.50
hectares. The request of the developer for the following authorized operations in the processing area is submitted for consideration of BoA:-

S. No. Area
(in sq. meter) 1.
Steam Generation Plant with Coal fired Boiler along with all necessary accessories & its Distribution System 8000

Capacity – 25 TPH 2.
Weigh Bridges with all accessories & its office cabins 160

Capacity – 4 nos. x 80 T or 100 T

Ammonia Storage Tanks with all accessories 7200

Capacity – 2 nos x
60 MT (water volume) 4.
Incinerator Plant with all necessary equipments along with critical items and accessories for the treatment of Industrial wastes such as Solid, Liquid and Gaseous waste, etc. 900

Solid waste – 1200 kg/day,
Liquid waste – 125 ,3/day and
gaseous waste – 26000 nm3/hr

(xiii) Request of M/s. Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited for authorized operations as co-developer in the manufacture and assembling of electronics, telecommunication and IT hardware and development of software, R&D services and other services in telecommunication SEZ at Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu developed by M/s. Nokia India Private Limited

Sector specific SEZ for manufacture and assembling of electronics, telecommunication and IT hardware and development of software, R&D services and other services in telecommunication at Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Nokia India Private Limited was notified on 17th August 2005 over an area of 85.375 Ha. The said SEZ was re-notified on 19th July 2006. M/s. Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited has been approved as a co-developer in the aforesaid SEZ vide LoA dated 21st August, 2009. The co-developer has requested for the following authorized operation in the non-processing area:-

S. No. Area (in sq. meter) 1.
Hospital 4,010 2.
Canteen 49 3.
Pharmacy 13

(xiv) Request of M/s. Kumar Builders Township Ventures Private Limited for authorized operations in sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Hinjewadi, Pune, Maharashtra

Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Hinjewadi, Pune, Maharashtra by M/s. Kumar Builders Township Ventures Private Limited was notified on 12th December 2008 over an area of 10.968 hectares. The developer has requested for the following authorized operation in the processing area/non-processing area:-

Processing area

S. No. Area
(in sqm) 1.
Administrative space for developer staff 640 2.
Library 611 3.
Food services including cafeteria, food court(s), restaurants, coffee shops, canteens and catering 1806

facilities 4.
ATM (for use of persons in processing area) 22 5.
Business and Convention Centre (in-house) 870

Non-processing area

S. No. Area
(in sq. meter) 1.
Residential Flats 48321 (240 units) 2.
Food Services including cafeteria, food courts(s), restaurants, coffee shops, canteens and catering facilities 396 3.
Shopping arcade and/or retail space/commercial space 150 4.
ATM
19

(xv) Request of M/s. Kolland Developers Pvt. Ltd. for authorized operations as co-developer, in the multi product SEZ at Mihan Nagpur, Maharashtra, developed by MADC

The above mentioned SEZ was notified on 29.05.2007 on an area of 1511.51 hectares. Subsequently, an additional area of 66.90 hectares was notified, thereby making the total area of the SEZ as 1578.41 hectares. M/s. Kolland Developers Pvt. Ltd. has been approved as co-developer over an area of 40.46 hectares in the aforesaid SEZ for providing infrastructure facilities IT/ITES, vide LoA dated
20.06.2007. The co-developer has requested for the following authorized operation in the processing area:-

S. No Area
(in sqm) 1. Air conditioning
620000 2. Power and other infrastructure for back up etc for captive use 4,800 (In 4 phases of 1,200 each) 3. Food services including restaurants, coffee shops, canteens and catering facilities, cafeteria and food courts 20,000 (in 4 phases of 5,000each) 4. ATMs 100 (Total 3 ATM) 5. Club House 6,000

(xvi) Request of M/s. Coimbatore Hitech Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. for authorized operations in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Keeranatham village, Coimbatore (N) Taluk, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu

S. No Area
(in sq. meter) 1. Residential/Housing Complex/Guest Houses/ Service Apartments
75000 2. Commercial Complex 50000 3. Business Centre/Convention Centre 5000 4. Community Hall 1000 5. Food Court 1000 6. Commercial Complex/Office space 15000 7. Utilities, Guard House 1000 8. Administrative/Estate Office 1000 9. Retail/Commercial 15000

(xvii) Request of M/s Mayar Infrastructure Development Pvt. Ltd. for authorized operation in the sector specific SEZ for Biotechnology at Gurgaon, Haryana

Sector specific SEZ for Biotechnology SEZ at Gurgaon, Haryana developed by M/s. Mayar Infrastructure Development Pvt. Ltd. was notified on 9th September 2008 over an area of 12.4928 hectares. Subsequently the developer was granted approval by the BoA on 5th November, 2009 for inclusion of the additional land measuring 2.59 hectares in the said SEZ. The developer has requested for the following authorized operations in the non-processing area:-

S. No Floor Area Ratio (in sqm) 1. Hotel (100 Rooms + 50 Suites)
37000
2. Service Apartments (200 Units) 19000 3. Residential Plots (12) 7 x 600 sqm 5 x 300 sqm 4. Commercial Space 2800

Item No. 37.6: Request for change of sector/broad-banding the sector

(i) Request of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation for change of sector of their sector specific SEZ at Shendre, Maharashtra from Aluminum & Aluminum Related Industries to Engineering & Electronics

Aluminum & Aluminum Related Industries SEZ at Maharashtra by Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation was notified on
22nd December 2006 over an area of 118.13 hectares. Subsequently, the SEZ area was reduced to 110.31 hectares. MIDC has stated that there is no demand in Aluminium sector. As on date only 8.00 hectares land is allotted and 23.06 hectares land is reserved for M/s. Hindalco Almex Aerospace Limited. Further, as Engineering & Electronics is a broad based sector and it may have more scope for the same location. They have further stated that Aluminium & Aluminium related activities are also covered under engineering sector. They have therefore requested for change of sector from Aluminum & Aluminum Related Industries to Engineering & Electronics Sector. In view of the urgency shown by MIDC the request has been approved on file and the approval letter has also been issued on 15th October 2009. This is submitted for information/ratification of the Board of Approval.

(ii) Request of M/s. Hyderabad Gems SEZ Limited for change of sector by including Branded Products, Luxury and Lifestyle products in the present sector specific SEZ for Gems & Jewellery sector at Maheshwaram Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh

Gems & Jewellery SEZ at Maheshwaram Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh by M/s. Hyderabad Gems SEZ Limited was granted formal approval for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Gems & Jewellery. The said SEZ was notified on 14th August 2006 over an area of 80.93 hectares. The developer has now requested to include branded products, luxury and lifestyle products in the present sector. The developer has stated that presently 3, out 7 units, which have been granted LoA, have become operational and are involved in polishing of diamonds, manufacturing of jewellery and trading of polished diamonds. The units intend to manufacture the following luxury and lifestyle products (i.e. diamond/precious stones or precious metal based):-

(i) Time ware and time pieces (ii) Spectacle frames with precious metals (iii) Fashion accessories like pens, belt buckles, table top items (iv) Gift articles with precious metals (v) Leather articles (purses, valets, business card holders, leather belt with gold, silver, or other precious metal (vi) Leather shoes with the precious or semi-precious metal components (vii) Silverware (viii) Cutlery and artifacts of precious metals (ix) Jewellery display material like leatherette boxes, plastic boxes, wooden boxes flock boxes, watch boxes, acrylic display material (x) Packing materials manufacturing as ancillary activities

The justification given by the developer for including the above items is that the worldwide market for luxury goods is growing as prosperity and disposable income expands particularly in rapid developing country. The region has real strength in these markets and a wide range of creative business and leading brands, serving the growing global consumer and contract market for high design life style product. Further India has already established its global prominence in the area of diamond cutting and polishing, jewellery and precious metal manufacturing which is the primary ingredient for manufacturing of luxury, lifestyle retail products and value added products. By including the above products for manufacturing and exports it will result in creating large scale employment generation, Foreign Direct Investment and Revenue Generation for India. The DC, VSEZ, has examined the request of the developer and has stated that all the products intended to be manufactured by the units do not fall under Gems & Jewellery sector. The DC, has recommended that only items mentioned at (ii), (iii), (v) and (ix) may be allowed for Gems & Jewellery sector.

The developer has also made a request for de-notification to the extent 11.93 hectares (Agenda Item No. 37.8 (vi) refers).

The request of the developer for inclusion of branded products, luxury and lifestyle products in Gems and Jewellery sector is submitted for consideration.

(iii) Request of M/s. Ansal Colours Engineering SEZ Limited for change of sector of their sector specific SEZ, at Villages Bhagan and Kurar Ibrahimpur near Murthal Dist. Sonipat, Haryana, from Engineering to Agro and Food Processing Products

Engineering SEZ at villages Bhagan and Kurar Ibrahimpur near Murthal Dist. Sonipat, Haryana being developed by M/s. Ansal Colours Engineering SEZ Limited was notified on 7th July 2008 over an area of 101.24 hectares. The developer has requested for change of sector from Engineering to Agro and Food Processing Products stating that due to decline of export demand in engineering sector as result of global economic slowdown, the response towards booking of industrial plots in the processing area is lukewarm. It has also been stated that presently there is no sector specific SEZ in Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh for Agro & Food Processing Products and that some companies have expressed their keen interest for taking developed land on lease basis in the SEZ for this sector as this sector has not been affected by the global economic slowdown. The developer has stated that upon operation of the SEZ for Agro and Food Processing products, the export from the SEZ would achieve a minimum of Rs.1500 crores within three years, which will increase to Rs.3000 crores within 5 years. The developer has stated that effective steps have already been taken to implement the SEZ project and that there would not be any major changes in the master plan and environmental clearance application are already under consideration/approval by the State Government.
DC, NSEZ has also recommended the request of the developer to convert the sector specific SEZ from “Engineering Sector” into “Agro and Food Processing Products Sector”. The request of the developer is submitted for consideration.

(iv) Request of M/s. Coimbatore Hitech Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. for change of sector by including Electronic Hardware and Software in the present sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Keeranatham village, Coimbatore (N) Taluk, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu

IT/ITES SEZ at Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu was notified on 9th
November, 2006 over an area of 34.66 ha. Subsequently, additional area of 12.66 hectares and 3.93.5 hectares was also notified on 17th September, 2007 and 28th April 2008 respectively making the total area of the SEZ to 51.255 hectares. The developer has stated that since the Rule 5(2)(b) of the SEZ Rules 2006 allows an applicant to apply for a sector specific SEZ set up exclusively for Electronic Hardware and Software including ITES, provided the area for setting up the said SEZ is ten hectares or more with a minimum built up processing area of one lakh square meters, they wish to have the status of their sector specific SEZ modified from ‘IT/ITES SEZ’ to ‘electronics hardware and software, including ITES SEZ. The developer has, therefore, requested to change the approval from IT/ITES to Electronic Hardware and Software including ITES. The request of the developer is submitted for consideration.

(v) Request of M/s. Dishman Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. for change of sector by including “Fine Chemicals” in the present sector specific SEZ for “Pharmaceuticals” at villages Kalayangadh and Gangad, Taluka Bavla, District Ahmedabad

Pharmaceutical SEZ at Taluka Bavla, Maharashtra was notified on 13th November, 2009, over an area of 102.7409 hectares. The developer has requested for broad banding of their sector specific SEZ by adding “Fine Chemicals”. The developer has stated that in the application for setting up the SEZ, the sector was mentioned as “Pharma & Fine Chemicals” but this appears to be missed out due to oversight and the formal approval was granted only for “Pharmaceutical” sector. The developer requested for addition of “Fine Chemicals” to the present “Pharmaceutical” sector stating that the manufacturing process of pharmaceutical and fine chemicals are very similar and these are allied industries. It is mentioned that the DC, KANDLA had also furnished inspection report for “Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemical” sector for notification of this SEZ. But since the formal approval was issued for “Pharmaceutical” sector, the notification was issued for that sector only. It has been checked from the records that the applicant had mentioned the sector as “Parma & Fine Chemicals” at the time of seeking In-principle as well as formal approval. The request of the Developer for broad banding of sector is placed before the BoA for consideration.

Item No. 37.7: Requests for change in name/ transfer of approvals in the name of new company

(i) 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

IT/ITES SEZ at Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu by M/s Arun Excello Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. was notified on 1st May 2007 over an area of 11.09 hectares. The developer has now submitted that M/s L&T Urban Infrastructure Ltd., a subsidiary company of Larsen & Toubro Limited had expressed its desire to become strategic equity investor in the SEZ project by bringing equity investment in the company. The developer has further stated that pursuant to share holder’s agreement etc., the company had allotted 9367347 equity shares of Rs. 10 each (51%) to L&T Urban Infrastructure Limited. The company, to which 51% of the equity was transferred, has changed the name from ‘M/s L&T Urban Infrastructure Limited’ to ‘M/s L&T Arun Excello IT SEZ Private Limited’. Fresh certificate of incorporation consequent from change in name issued by the Registrar of the companies Tamil Nadu, has been provided. In this case 51% of the controlling stake is not with the original developer. The request of the developer is, therefore, submitted for consideration of the BoA.

(ii) Request of M/s J. Matadee Eco Parks Pvt. Ltd. for change in the name to M/s J. Matadee Free Trade Zone Pvt. Ltd. FTWZ SEZ at Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu by M/s J. Matadee Eco Parks Pvt. Ltd. was notified on 10th March 2008 over an area of 40.62.5 hectares. Subsequently, an additional area of 44.15 hectares was notified, thereby making the total area of the SEZ as 84.77.5 hectares. Now the developer has informed that the name of the said company has been changed to M/s. J. Matadee Free Trade Zone Pvt. Ltd. w.e.f. 23.07.2008. Fresh Certificate of Incorporation consequent upon change of name has been provided. They have also mentioned that they had taken land on lease from M/s. J. Matadee Eco Parks (Chennai) Pvt. Ltd. and this company stands amalgamated with the new company i.e. M/s. J. Matadee Free Trade Zone Pvt. Ltd., as per order of Hon’ble High Court of Madras dated 15.07.2009. DC, MEPZ, SEZ has informed that ownership of the new entity is the same as of the original company notified. The developer has, therefore, requested to change the name from M/s. J. Matadee Eco Parks Pvt. Ltd. to M/s. J. Matadee Free Trade Zone Pvt. Ltd. In this case the name was changed prior to merger as mentioned above. The request of the developer is, therefore, submitted for consideration of the BoA.

Item No. 37.8: Request for increasing / decreasing area (i) Request of M/s Flagship Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. for de-notification of a portion of land in the notified sector specific SEZ for Electronic Hardware and

Software including ITES SEZ at Village Hinjewadi, Tal. Mulshi, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra.

Sector specific SEZ for Electronic Hardware and Software including ITES at Village Hinjewadi, Tal. Mulshi, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra developed by M/s. Flagship Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. was notified on 3rd October 2007 over an area of 11.7943 hectares. Subsequently, BoA granted approval for addition of land admeasuring 0.2201 hectares to the said SEZ, which is yet to be notified. Now, the developer has requested for de-notification of portion of the non-processing area of the SEZ to the extent of 1.8818 hectares, thereby making the total area of the SEZ 10.1326 hectares. The developer has stated that they had initially planned certain facilities, like school, common for both SEZs and STPs. However, as per resolution dated 17th February 2009, Government of Maharashtra now considers SEZ areas as separate and distinct from the STP and has appointed MIDC as Special Planning Authority for sector specific SEZs. The developer has further stated since their SEZ is no more being treated as part of their overall STP, they are compelled to create additional facilities for school within the remaining area of their STP and not in the SEZ as initially planned, to avoid duplication. The developer has also provided the map of the SEZ area (Annexure - 2). DC SEEPZ has informed that the developer has not availed any duty free benefits/concessions in respect of the area to be de- notified and has recommended consideration of the request of the developer. The request of the developer for de-notification of portion of land is placed before BoA for consideration.

(ii) Request of M/s Divi’s Laboratories Ltd. for addition of area in the sector specific SEZ for Pharmaceuticals at Chippada village, Bhimili Mandal, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Sector specific SEZ for Pharmaceuticals at Chippada village, Bhimili Mandal, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh by M/s Divi’s Laboratories Ltd. was notified on 16th May 2006 over an area of 105.496 hectares. The developer has requested to add a part of land admeasuring 9.29 hectares to the already notified SEZ, thereby making the total area of the SEZ as 114.786 hectares. The developer has stated that the addition in the SEZ area will enable them to construct more Production Blocks to enable the SEZ units operations to meet their multinational customer’s requirement. The DC VSEZ has carried out inspection of the additional land to be added in the SEZ and has stated that the entire land is vacant open land without any constructions, the land area of the SEZ can be fenced and there will not be any public thoroughfare through the SEZ. DC has also stated that the land is in possession of the developer and has recommended addition of the land to the existing SEZ. The request of the developer for increase in area is submitted for consideration of the Board of Approval.

(iii) Request of M/s Adarsh Prime Projects Pvt. Ltd. for de-notification of a portion of land in the notified IT/ITES SEZ at Bangalore, Karnataka.

Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Bangalore, Karnataka developed by M/s. Adarsh Prime Projects Pvt. Ltd. was notified on 28th September 2006 over an area of 27.91 hectares. Now, the developer has requested to de-notify an area to the extent of 6.435 hectares from the already notified area as their earlier request to construct a hotel in the said piece of land in the non-processing area of the SEZ was not approved by the BoA in its meeting on 1st August 2008. The developer has also stated that the balance land of 21.475 hectares after de-notification will be contiguous and will meet the minimum land requirement. The request of the developer for de- notification of the portion of land is placed before BoA for consideration.

(iv) Request of M/s Infosys Technologies Limited for de-notification of a portion of land in the notified sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Hebbal Industrial area, Mysore, Karnataka

Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Mysore, Karnataka developed by M/s. Infosys Technologies Limited was notified on 26th April 2007 over an area of
25.45 hectares. Now, the developer has requested to de-notify an area of 3.15 hectares from the already notified area making size of the SEZ to 22.30 hectares. The developer has stated that the de-notified area will be utilized by their unit in DTA/STP. They have also stated that no unit is functioning in the area to be de- notified. They have also certified that the area of the SEZ after the proposed de- notification would be contiguous. They have also furnished map indicating proposed area for de-notification (Annexure - 3). The request of the developer for de-notification of portion of land is placed before BoA for consideration.

(v) Request of M/s Cessna Garden Developers Private Limited for de- notification of portion of land in the notified IT/ITES SEZ at village Kadubeesanahalli, Taluka Varthur Hobli, District Bangalore, Karnataka

Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Bangalore, Karnataka developed by M/s. Cessna Garden Developers Private Limited was notified on 16th November 2006 over an area of 19.33 hectares. Subsequently, BoA granted approval for notification and de-notification of an area of 1.912955466 hectares and 2.448578900 hectares respectively the same was notified on 6th October 2009 making the total area of the SEZ to 18.798441316 hectares. Now, the developer has once again requested for de- notification of the SEZ land admeasuring 0.807773279 hectares, thus, making the area of the SEZ to 17.990668037 hectares. The developer has stated that the company is in need of funds to finance construction of additional blocks of buildings hence is desirous of disposing of a portion the undeveloped land to get some cash inflows.
The developer has also certified that the land after de-notification will be contiguous and will meet the land requirement under SEZ Act and Rules. They have also furnished map indicating proposed area for de-notification (Annexure - 4). The request of the developer for de-notification of portion of land is placed before BoA for consideration.

(vi) Request of M/s. Hyderabad Gems SEZ Limited for de-notification of a portion of land in the notified specific SEZ for Gems & Jewellery at Maheshwaram Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh

Gems & Jewellery SEZ at Maheshwaram Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh being developed by M/s. Hyderabad Gems SEZ Limited was notified on 14th August 2006 over an area of 80.93 hectares. Now, the developer has requested for de-notification of an area of 29.49 acres (11.93 hectares) from the SEZ area. The developer has stated that physically the shape of the land with an extension at the south east corner is not good as per vastu, therefore, to avoid hurdles in the execution of the project it was advised to cordon off the south east portion of the land and make the plot in a rectangular form by de-notification of the said area. The DC, VSEZ, has stated that the land for de-notification, located on the south west corner of the notified area is in a triangular shape. It has also been stated that even after this land is de-notified, the remaining area would be contiguous and will meet the minimum land requirement for gem & jewellery SEZ. The request of the developer for de-notification of portion of land is placed before BoA for consideration.

(vii) Request of M/s. NSL SEZ (Chennai) Pvt. Ltd. for de-notification as well as addition of a portion of land in the notified specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Sholinganallur, Tambaram Taluk, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu.

IT/ITES SEZ at Sholinganallur, Tambaram Taluk, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu being developed by M/s. NSL (SEZ (Chennai) Pvt. Ltd. was notified on 3rd May, 2007 over an area of 18.604 hectares. Now, the developer has requested for de-notification of an area of 13.08.4 hectares and also addition of an area admeasuring 5.72.1 hectares in the SEZ area, thereby making the size of the SEZ to 11.24.1 hectares. It is submitted that due to certain objections received with regard to the notified land, the developer was advised to apply for reduction in area of the notified SEZ to exclude the disputed land which is under litigation from the SEZ.
This is the main reason for denotification of an area of 13.08.4 hectares above from the SEZ. The developer have stated that even after the realignment of the SEZ as mentioned above, the minimum land requirement will be met. The developer has furnished copies of Sale deed in support of possession/ownership of the additional parcel of land. Map of the SEZ indicating area to be notified and de-notified has also been furnished (Annexure-5). The request of the developer for de-notification & notification of portion of land is placed before BoA for consideration.

(viii) Request of M/s. Sundew Properties Private Limited for de-notification of a portion of land in the notified specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Madhapur, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh being developed by M/s. Sundew Properties Private Limited was notified on
16th October 2006 over an area of 16.29 hectares. Now, the developer has requested for de-notification of a portion of the land admeasuring 6.16 hectares from the SEZ

area. The developer has stated that the economic downturn has prompted MNCs and Indian companies within the IT industry to defer the investment for off-shore projects, thereby adversely affecting the demand for SEZ office-space by them. They have further stated that due to extension of benefits under sunset clause of Income Tax Act, the lucrative domestic business is being pursued by these entities; thus enhancing the need of office-space catering to STPI scheme (IT Parks). It has also been stated that even after denotification of this land, the remaining area would be contiguous and will meet the minimum land requirement for IT/ITES SEZ. The developer has also undertaken to refund the all benefits availed under the SEZ scheme for the said area. They have also furnished map indicating proposed area for de-notification (Annexure - 6). The request of the developer for de- notification of portion of land is placed before BoA for consideration.

(ix) Request of M/s Biocon Limited for de-notification of a portion of land in the notified sector specific SEZ for Biotechnology at Bommasandra-Jigani Link Road Industrial Area, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore, Karnataka

Sector specific SEZ for Biotechnology at Bangalore, Karnataka developed by M/s. Biocon Limited was notified on 1st August 2009 over an area of
35.55 hectares. Now, the developer has requested to de-notify portion of land admeasuring 0.56 hectares from the already notified area thereby making size of the SEZ to 34.99 hectares. The developer has stated that the building located in the portion of land to be de-notified will be utilized for other commercial purposes. The request of the developer has been received through DC VSEZ who has recommended the request. The request of the developer for de-notification of portion of land is placed before BoA for consideration.

Item No. 37.9: Withdrawal of approval

(i) Withdrawal of formal approval granted to M/s. Helios Constructions Pvt. Ltd. for sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Village Navlakhumbre, District Pune, Maharashtra

M/s. Helios Construction Pvt. Ltd. was granted formal approval for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Village Navlakhumbre, District Pune, Maharashtra, over an area of 14.06 hectares, vide LoA dated 27th February 2009. Now, the developer has submitted that due to current slump in the real estate sector, it is unlikely that the IT sector will revive in the immediate future and has, therefore, requested for withdrawal of formal approval. The request of the developer is placed for consideration of BoA.

Item No. 37.10: Request for de-notification

(i) Request of M/s. Essar SEZ Hazira Limited for de-notification of the notified sector specific SEZ for Engineering at Hazira, Gujarat

Sector specific SEZ for Engineering at Hazira, Gujarat developed by M/s. Essar SEZ Hazira Limited was notified on 28.09.2006 over an area of 247.5222 hectares. Subsequently, BoA in the meeting held on 23.02.2009 granted approval for deletion and addition of an area of 40.1538 hectares and 11.0574 hectares respectively. BoA also granted approval, in its meeting on 19.06.2009, for addition of an area 13.3283 hectares. However, the subsequent additions/deletions approved by the BoA have not yet been notified.

Now, the developer has requested for de-notification of the said SEZ stating that all the four units in the SEZ have decided to opt out of the SEZ in terms of Rule 74 of the SEZ Rules, 2006. It has been stated that the units had been set up in the SEZ to consolidate the Steel exports in view of the buoyancy in the Steel Industry in year 2006. However, owing to the change in the global perspective it would be difficult to achieve exports envisaged at the time of setting up of the SEZ units. DC, KASEZ has accorded approval for exit by these units from the SEZ Scheme subject to compliance to conditions which include the refund of benefits under the SEZ scheme. It has also been stated that the units would opt out of the SEZ scheme but continue to operate at the same location under the DTA rules consequent to the final exit permission. The developer has also undertaken to refund all the benefits availed by them under the SEZ scheme. The request of the developer for de-notification of the above SEZ is placed before BoA for consideration.

(ii) Request of M/s. Royal Palms India Private Limited for de-notification of the notified sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Survey number 169, Aarrey Milk Colony, Goregaon (East) Mumbai, Maharashtra

Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Aarrey Milk Colony, Goregaon (East) Mumbai, Maharashtra developed by M/s. Royal Palms India Private Limited was notified on 27.06.2007 over an area of 11.70 hectares. Now, the developer has requested for de-notification of the SEZ stating that due to global scenario and market conditions there are no takers for the project and hence the project is not feasible. The developer has stated that they have not claimed any benefits for this project, under SEZ scheme, as the work on this project was not commenced. The request of the developer for de-notification is placed before BoA for consideration.

(iii) Request of M/s. SNP Infrastructure Private Limited for de-notification of the notified sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Zamin Pallavaram Village, Tambaram Taluk, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu

Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu developed by M/s. SNP Infrastructure Private Limited was notified on 12.2.2008 over an area of 11.14.7 hectares. Now, the developer has requested for de- notification of the SEZ stating that due to global recession, the potential investors in

the project have backed out. Further, the developer has decided to diversify into some other field where there is better scope and market. It has been stated that no unit has been granted LoP in the SEZ nor any agreement been entered into with any unit for accommodating them. The developer has also undertaken to refund the benefits availed under the SEZ scheme. The request of the developer for de- notification is placed before BoA for consideration.

Item No. 37.11: Grant of second/third extension of in-principle approval.

Following guidelines/norms for grant of second extension of in-principle approval were approved in the meeting of BoA held on 15th January 2009:

Type of SEZ Conditions for grant of 1st extension (1) Conditions for grant of 2nd extension

(2) IT/ITES/G&J/Biotech/Non -conventional Energy SEZ etc. with min. Area requirement of 10 Ha and Stand alone FTWZ Conditions laid by BoA in its 12th meeting
No second extension to be granted in such cases. Sector Specific SEZs other than mentioned above Conditions laid by BoA in its 12th meeting
Conditions for grant of first extension will be applicable. Apart from this, the developer must have 60% land acquisition/possession Multi-product Conditions laid by BoA in its 12th meeting
Conditions for grant of first extension will be applicable. Apart from this, the developer must have 50% land acquisition/possession

It was further decided that the cases which do not fulfil the above criteria will be placed before BoA for consideration.
3. The Board noted that as per SEZ Rules 2006, the in-principle approval is valid for one year and extension of validity of in-principle approval may be granted for another two years. In the light of EGoM decision prohibiting compulsory acquisition, it may be difficult to acquire 1000 hectares of contiguous land within a period of 3 years. To allow extension of validity of in-principle approval beyond 3 years in case of multi product SEZs, the Board directed to take steps to amend the relevant Rule to add such provision. In view of the directions of BoA the following amendment in SEZ Rules has been proposed:-

For the proviso in clause (b) to Rule 6, the following proviso shall be substituted:

“Provided that the Board may, on an application in Form M by the developer, for reasons to be recorded in writing, extend the validity period. The application is to be submitted to the Zonal Development Commissioner who would forward it to the Board with his recommendations”

(i) Category I – Requests, for 2nd extension, which do not fulfil the above criteria

No request under this category is under consideration in this meeting.

(ii) Category II - Cases for grant of third Extension In the following 11 requests, as mentioned below, two extensions have already been granted. In the light of proposed amendment, following requests are placed before BoA for consideration for grant of third extension:-

S. No. Name of the Developer Sector and area of the SEZ Location of SEZ Percentage of land in possession of developer as on expiry of validity of in- principle approval 1. M/s. Posco- India Private Limited Multi Product, over an area of 1620.496 hectares Jagatsinghpu r District, Orissa In-principle approval was granted to the proposal vide LoA dated 26th October 2006. Subsequently, two extensions were also granted. The validity of the last extension was up to 25.10.2009. The developer has requested for further extension stating that they are committed to the project and due to certain issues in the acquisition of large land for a multi product SEZ they have not been able to meet the minimum land requirement for the SEZ within the stipulated period. 2. M/s. Quippo Infrastructure Equipment Ltd. Engineering sector over an area of 180 hectares Raigarh, Maharashtra In-principle approval was LoA dated 15th November, 2006. Subsequently, two extensions were also granted. The validity of the last extension was up to 14.11.2009. The developer has requested for granting further extension stating that 80% of the

land required for first phase of their project has been acquired as also approvals from some departments of State Government.
3. Indian Steel Corporation Ltd. Steel products, over an area of 108 Ha.
Bhuj District, Gujarat In-principle approval was LoA dated 16th November 2006. Subsequently, two extensions were also granted. The validity of the last extension is up to 14.11.2009. The developer has requested for further extension stating that they have already purchased 60% of the land and they will be able to complete the procurement process within next 6-9 months.
4. Indiabulls Infrastructure Development Limited Multi Product, over an area of 2429 Ha. District Raigarh, Maharashtra In-principle approval was LoA dated 26th October 2006. Subsequently, two extensions were also granted. The validity of the last extension was up to 25.10.2009. The developer has stated that till date 244.89 acres of land has been acquired. It has also been stated that acquisition of large chunk of land for a multi product SEZ is a time consuming and tedious process and due to various constraints beyond their control they have not yet been able to complete the land acquisition process and have therefore sought further extension.
5. M/s. Greater Noida Integrated Warehousing Zone Pvt. Ltd. (GNIWPL) FTWZ over an area of 80 Ha. Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh In-principle approval was LoA dated 6th November 2006. Subsequently, two extensions were also granted. The validity of the last extension was upto 05.11.2009. The developer has requested for further extension stating that they have imitated all the necessary measures to

initiate implementation of the project and the project is being held up only on account of the delay in getting possession of the land, which has already been allotted by the Government of UP.
6. M/s. Shreeaumji Developers SEZ Pvt. Ltd. Automotive sector over an area of 101 hectares Farukhnagar, Gurgaon, Haryana In-principle approval was LoA dated 23rd August 2006. Subsequently, two extensions were also granted. The validity of the last extension was up to 22.08.2009. The developer has stated that 79 ha (approx) of land has been procured till date and the balance land will be procured within one year and has, therefore, sought validity of extension by one year i.e. upto 22.08.2010. 7. M/s. Chhattisgarh Infrastructure Development Corporation
Gems & Jewellery, over an area of 29 Ha.
Raipur, Chhattisgarh In-principle approval was LoA dated 21st June 2006. Subsequently, two extensions were also granted. The validity of the last extension was valid upto 20.06.2009. The Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (CSIDC) has requested that the developer may be granted further extension upto 20.06.2010 as CSIDC has taken advanced possession of 28 Ha.
land for the SEZ.
8. M/s. Rockman Projects Limited
Textile, over an area of 100 Ha.
Ludhiana, Punjab In-principle approval was LoA dated 23rd August 2006. Subsequently, one extension was granted the validity of which has expired on 22.08.2008. In this case the second extension has not been granted as the developer made a delayed request for second extension at the time when the

case was already ripe for grant of third extension. The developer has stated that they have 85% of the land in their possession.
9. M/s. Nanded Gems SEZ Limited Gems & Jewellery, over an area of 50 Ha. Nanded, Maharashtra In-principle approval was LoA dated 25th June, 2007. Subsequently, one extension was granted the validity of which has expired on 25.06.2009. In this case the second extension has not been granted as the developer made a delayed request for second extension at the time when the case was already ripe for grant of third extension. The developer sought for the extension stating that as per the current market scenario and recession they have decided to go slow on the development of SEZ. It has also been stated that the project will be revised in SYNC with the market condition. 10. Gandhi City for Advanced Research and Development Limited Services sector, over an area of 404.6873 Ha. Ramangaram Taluk, Bangalore rural District, Karnataka In-principle approval was LoA dated 22nd August 2006. Subsequently, one extension was granted the validity of which has expired on 22.08.2008. In this case the second extension to which the developer had already requested, would also have expired on 21.08.2009. Assuming grant of second extension, the developer has requested for third extension stating that they have entered into an Aggregation Agreement with a land development company and hope to complete the land acquisition process within 3-4 months.

11 Reliance Haryana SEZ Ltd. (RHSL) Multi product over an area of 5000 Ha. Gurgaon, Haryana In-principle approval for setting up of a multi product SEZ over an area of 10000 Ha was granted on 31.3.2006. Validity of in-principle approval was extended for one year and a cap was imposed on the maximum size of SEZ, by reducing to 5000 Hectares as against original approval of 10000 hectares.
Request for conversion of in- principle approval to formal for setting up of a multi services SEZ at Gurgaon, Haryana over an area of 440 hectares was approved in the meeting of BoA held on 5th June 2007. Afterwards the SEZ for multi services sector was notified over an area of 440.71 Ha. Subsequently, the developer was granted second extension which has expired on 31.3.2009. Since the developer will be developing multi product SEZ, they have sought third extension.
HSIIDC has transferred 133 Ha. of land to the developer. In addition the developer has also purchased 486 Ha. of land, which is non- contiguous. They are seeking the support of Govt. of Haryana to make the land contiguous. This case was also considered by the BoA on in its 35th Meeting and was deferred as the board noted that there were no comments from the State Governments nor were the representatives present. The developer has once again. The request for third extension for multi product SEZ by RHSL is submitted for consideration.

Item No. 37.12: Request for 1st extension of the validity period of in-principle approval

The following conditions had been laid down by BoA in its 12th meeting for grant of 1st extension of in-principle approval:-

The Board considered the proposal and decided that all such cases where:

(i) the request for extension should have been filed before the expiry of the LoA and (ii) where steps for implementation of the proposal like acquisition/purchase of land etc. have been taken;

Letter of Approval may be extended for 1 more year beyond the original validity in all such cases fulfilling above conditions.

The following two cases as mentioned below, do not fulfil the above criteria and are placed below for consideration of BoA for grant of 1st extension:-

(i) Request of M/s. Nagpur Multi Product SEZ Limited for extension of the validity of in-principle approval of the multi product SEZ at Nagpur, Maharashtra over an area of 1000 hectares.

In-principle approval was granted to the proposal on 9th January, 2008 the validity of which has expired on 8th January 2009. The developer has requested for further extension of the validity of in-principle approval stating that as per the current market scenario and recession they have decided to go slow on the development of SEZ. It has also been stated that the project will be revised in SYNC with the market condition. The developer has made his request for extension after the expiry of the validity period of in-principle approval. The request of the developer is placed for consideration of BoA.

(ii) Request of M/s. Aurangabad Gems SEZ Limited for extension of the validity of in-principle approval of the sector specific SEZ for Gems & Jewellery at Aurangabad, Maharashtra over an area of 102 hectares.

In-principle approval was granted to the proposal on 7th January, 2008 the validity of which has expired on 6th January 2009. The developer has requested for further extension of the validity of in-principle approval stating that as per the current market scenario and recession they have decided to go slow on the development of SEZ. It has also been stated that the project will be revised in SYNC with the market condition. The developer has made his request for extension after the expiry of the validity period of in-principle approval. The request of the developer is placed for consideration of BoA.

Item No. 37.13: Request for additional gates

(i) Request of M/s. Orissa Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation for approval of one additional Gate in the sector specific SEZ for IT at Bhubaneswar, Orissa

The above mentioned IT SEZ was notified on 18th May, 2007 over an area of 69.15 hectares. The developer has stated that there is a non-processing area namely Golf Club, Bhubaneswar within the notified SEZ area which clearly splits the processing area into two parts, as a result of which, it becomes difficult for operation

of SEZ area under control of one gate. The developer has, therefore, requested for grant of permission a special case for construction of two gates in place of one. The request of the developer is placed for consideration of BoA.

Item No. 37.14: Withdrawal of recommendation of BoA for grant of formal approval to M/s. Man Industries (India) Ltd. for setting up sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Bada Bangarda, Indore, Madhya Pradesh over an area of 20 hectares

The above mentioned case was considered by BoA on 30th August 2007. Though the developer had sought approval for 118.16 hectares, the BoA recommended grant of formal approval for setting up of above mentioned SEZ over an area of 20 hectares as the developer had possession of only 20 hectare of land and also due to the fact that State Government had recommended the proposal on an area of 20 hectares. On being asked for certain information regarding type of land and time frame for implementation of the project etc, the developer informed that they have changed the location of the SEZ from Bada Bangarda to Khajrana which is in the same Tehsil and District. DC ISEZ had informed that the proposed land for SEZ appears to be disputed and that they have written to the State Government regarding the said land in the case of another SEZ proposed to come up in the same area and the reply is still awaited by them. Now, the zone has again informed that at present the Indore Bench of Hon’ble High Court of has stayed the matter regarding acquisition of land by MP Housing Board and the same is pending for decision. DC has also stated that no further report on progress has been received from the developer. It would, therefore, appear that the matter continues to be disputed. In this case the LoA for formal approval has not been issued to the developer due to the position explained above. In this case the developer has failed to acquire even the minimum required land for the sector specific SEZ despite lapse of more than 2 years from the date of consideration of his case by the BoA. The above information is placed before BoA for decision on withdrawal of its recommendation for grant of formal approval to M/s. Man Industries (India) Ltd.

Item No. 37.15: Withdrawal of recommendation of BoA for grant of formal approval to M/s. Jafza Chennai Business Parks Private Ltd. for setting up FTWZ at Vallur Village, Ponneri Taluka, Tirvallur District, Tamil Nadu over an area of 136.38 hectares

Taking note recommendation of the State Government and the fact the developer was in possession of the land the BoA on 19th October, 2007 had recommended grant of formal approval to M/s. Jafza Chennai Business Parks Private Ltd. for setting up FTWZ at Vallur Village, Ponneri Taluka, Tirvallur District, Tamil Nadu over an area of 136.38 hectares. In the application form the developer had mentioned that 136 acres (nearly 55 hectares) of land has already been acquired. The State Government had also confirmed this while giving its recommendation. However, later on being asked certain information, regarding type of land and time frame for implementation of the project etc, required for seeking approval of the C&IM, the developer informed vide their letter dated 28.12.2007 that they have acquired 23 acres (nearly 9 hectare) and the balance land was being acquired. The

Government of Tamil Nadu, who had confirmed possession of nearly 55 hectare of land by the developer, was also requested to confirm the extent of land in the possession of the developer. However, no reply from the State Government has been received till date. In this case also the LoA for formal approval has not been issued to the developer. The above information is placed before BoA for decision on withdrawal of its recommendation for grant of formal approval to M/s. Jafza Chennai Business Parks Private Ltd.

Item No. 37.16: Proposals from Kerala regarding for setting up of SEZ

In reply to a LS Unstarred Question no. 2103 regarding SEZs in Kerala it was inter-alia informed to the House that a total 15 proposals for setting up SEZs in Kerala are pending for consideration of Board of Approval due to non receipt of requisite clarification/documents /State Government recommendations. This reply has been treated as an Assurance, by the M/o Parliamentary Affairs, the extension of time upto 19.1.2010 has been sought to fulfill the Assurance. A copy of the reply to the question is at Annexure-7.

It is submitted that as on 20th July, 2009 a total of 15 proposals for setting up of SEZs of various sectors in the State of Kerala were pending (Annexure-8). No final decision has been taken on any of the proposals as yet, however, the case mentioned at sl. no. 15, of the annexure-8, has been listed in the agenda of this meeting under the heading “Proposals for setting up of SEZs”. It may be seen that these case are pending consideration due to non receipt of requisite clarification/documents /State Government recommendations and that the delay is not on the part of the Ministry. Since the BoA does not consider any proposal in the absence of the State Government’s recommendation or in the absence of documentary evidence of the possession of the land or other clarification, a proposal cannot be treated as complete and hence cannot be considered by the BoA. Since it cannot be estimated as to when then requisite clarification/documents /State Government will be received, the Assurance may take too long to be fulfilled or perhaps remain unfulfilled.
Therefore, a view may have to be taken to treat only those cases as pending which are complete in all respect and on which no clarification/documents etc is required either from the Developer or from the State Government and not to treat those cases as pending in which some clarification/documents etc is required from the Developer or from the State Government. If such a view is taken on the proposals for setting up of the SEZ then this Department may be in a position to fulfill the Assurance and will take the same stand while framing replies to the future Parliament Question. Approval is sought to fulfill the Assurance by stating that no proposal is pending for action in the part of the Central Government.

Item No. 37.17: Complaints regarding cancellation of plots by Surat SEZ.

On receipt of complaints regarding illegal cancellation/re-allotment of plots in Surat SEZ and in keeping with an assurance given during a debate on a Starred Question in December 2006, a Committee of officers was constituted to enquire into allegations and submit its report. The Committee submitted its report.

Based on the findings of the Committee, a show cause notice was issued to the Developer (Annexure - 9). In response to the show cause, the Developer submitted his reply (Annexure - 10). Having regard to the facts of the case, allegations levelled, findings of the Committee and the reply of the developer, DC Kandla was asked to segregate the cases in terms of certain parameters like issue of valid allotment, issue of valid LOA, acceptance of LOA, execution of legal undertaking, commencement of production etc. etc. Accordingly, the Development Commission based on the records has segregated 33 disputed cases and further sub divided them into five lists namely List ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’, & ‘E’ depending on various parameters
(Annexure 11). The matter was considered in the BoA meeting held on 15th January 2009 and was deferred as the cases were then under litigation. DC KASEZ vide letter dated 25.09.2009 (Annexure - 12) has informed that the Court has declined to give any opinion on the recommendation of the Committee which investigated the matter and the matter has to be decided administratively.

The facts as above are placed before the BoA for taking a decision with respect to each of the cases about validation of their allotment or otherwise.

Item No. 36.18: Request of Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) a defence PSU in DTA for payment to M/s. SE Forge Ltd., an SEZ unit, in Indian Rupees, for the job work undertaken by the unit for MIDHANI

M/s. SE Forge Ltd. a unit in sector specific SEZ for Engineering by M/s. Suzlon Engineering SEZ at Vadodara, Gujarat was granted special permission, with the concurrence of D/o Revenue, for undertaking job works, for ATV programme, on sub-contract basis for Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI), a defence PSU, vide letter dated 14th October 2009 (Annexure - 13). Department of Revenue had granted permission subject to condition that D/o Commerce would examine the issue of payment for job work “services” rendered by SEZ unit, which needs to be paid in foreign exchange only, in terms of Section 2 (z) of SEZ Act. MIDHANI has stated that they will be able to make the payment to M/s. SE Forge Limited in India Rupees only and not in Foreign exchange for the job work charges payable. MIDHANI has also stated that the work order released on M/s. SE Forge Limited has also been denominated in Indian Rupees only. MIDHANI has, therefore, requested to grant permission to make to M/s. SE Forge Limited in Indian Rupees only. The request of MIDHANI is placed for consideration of BoA.

Item No. 37.19: Requests for extension of validity of LoP

(i) Request of M/s. Pooja Scrap Industries, a unit in VSEZ for extension of validity of LoP

M/s. Pooja Scrap Industries, a unit in VSEZ was granted LoP dated 15.12.97 for recycling of imported Scrap (Ferrous & Non Ferrous). The unit commenced production on 31.8.99 and supplied goods in Domestic Tariff Area against payment

in foreign exchange from the Exchange Earners Foreign Currency account of the Domestic Tariff Area and Free Foreign Exchange received from overseas to the tune of Rs. 568.13 lakhs during the period from 2003 to 2009. (in terms of provision of 53 A(n) of SEZ Rules, 2006. The unit was granted extension of SEZ status for second block of five years from 31.8.2004 to 30.8.2009 in terms of 7.7.5 of Hand Book of procedures of Exim Policy.

VEPZ was converted into VSEZ we.f. 1.1.2003. The export performance of the unit for the cumulative period imposed for non-achievement of positive NFE. The unit paid the penalty amount.

The validity of LoP issued to the unit expired on 31.8.2009 and the unit intends to continue their operation in the zone and sought extension of validity of LoP for the next block period of five years from 31.8.2009. The main activity of the unit is segregation of imported ferrous and non ferrous metal scrap. During the segregation/extraction process waste products like minor plastic components, rubber, paper, ceramic & metal mud are generated and the same are to be disposed as per the provisions of the SEZ rules. The unit has provided direct employment to 19 people. The unit has obtained all the statutory clearances for undertaking the above said operations. The projections of the unit for the next five years are as follows:-

FOB value of exports 2875.00 lakhs
CIF value of imported CG Nil
CIF value of imported Raw materials and components 2590.00 lakhs
Foreign Travel Nil
Commission of exports Nil
Any other payments Nil
NFE earning 285.00 lakhs

In terms of sub-rule 6 of Rule 19 of SEZ Rules, 2006 where in upon completion of five years period from the commencement of production, the Development Commissioner at the request of the unit may extend the validity of LoP for a further period of five year period at a time. However, in terms of Rule 18 (4) (d) of SEZ Rules, 2006 no proposal shall be considered for import of other used goods for recycling provided that extension of letter of approval for an existing unit shall be decided by the Board.

The activity undertaken by the above unit is covered under Sub-rule (d) of Rule 18 (4) of SEZ Rules, 2006 (import of other used goods for recycling) which requires approval of the BoA for SEZ. Accordingly, the request of M/s. Pooja Scrap Industries for extending the validity of LoP for the next block period of five years from 31.8.2009 is placed before the BoA for consideration.

(ii) Request Kandla Special Economic Zone for renewal of validity of LoP of M/s. Flax Apparels Pvt. Ltd., a unit in KASEZ

M/s. Flax Apparels Pvt. Ltd. was granted LoP dated 15.05.1996 to establish unit at KASEZ to manufacture/export of readymade garments, knit wears and made ups. The unit was also permitted for broad banding of additional items viz reprocessing of used garments for export and trading of handicraft and perfumery oils. The unit started their activities in the zone in the year 1997 and made their first export on dated 13.06.1997. The validity period of the said LoA was for a period of five years. The unit, after expiry of validity period of letter of approval, approached DC, KASEZ for renewal of its validity period from 01.11.2005 to 31.10.2010 vide to clear the rental dues and were, therefore, requested to clear the rental dues as pre- requisite. Now since the unit has cleared the rental dues, the DC, KASEZ has decided to renew and extend the validity period of their LoA up to 31.10.2010 for all items except for the item reprocessing of used garments for export, as the said items falls within the jurisdiction of BoA being goods covered under Rule 18 (4) of the SEZ Rules, 2006. DC, KASEZ has, therefore, requested that the matter of renewal of reprocessing of old and used garments may be placed before the BoA for consideration.

It is submitted that the meeting on the BoA on 02.01.2008 BoA had considered the requested of KASEZ and had granted approval for renewal of LoP for all worn cloth/used cloth units at KASEZ for 5 years. However, at the time the list of units forwarded by the DC did not contain name this unit.

The request of KASEZ, for renewal of LoP of M/s Flax Apparels Pvt. Ltd. is placed before the BoA for consideration.

Item No. 37.20: Applicability of guidelines for power generation, transmission and distribution to Developers/Co-developers, approved before issue of power guidelines.

References are being received from DCs on the applicability of Power Guidelines issued on 27th February, 2009, particularly to the provisions which prescribe that a power plant can be set up in an SEZ as an infrastructure facility in the non-processing area or as a unit in the processing area of the SEZ. The Developers/Co-Developers who have commenced their production before the issue of power guidelines have represented that the guidelines should not be made applicable to them and they should be allowed to continue to operate the power plants from the processing area of the SEZ as Developer/Co-Developer. Their major concerns and objections are as follows:-

(i) Power Guidelines cannot be given retrospective effect. (ii) If they come as a unit in the SEZ, SEZ units will be discouraged from taking power from them as it will affect their NFE. (iii) A power project is an industrial infrastructure and has to be in the processing area.

Copies of their representation is at Annexure – 14

The D/o Commerce is of the view that there is no bar under the SEZ Act, in setting up of infrastructural facilities, particularly industrial infrastructure in the processing area of the SEZ. The matter is placed before the BoA for a decision on the above issues.

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