Agenda of 38th BOA meeting 11th February, 2010

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Agenda for the 38th meeting of the Board of Approval to be held on 11th February 2010 at 10.30 AM in the Room No. 47, Udyog Bhawan

Item No. 38.1: Proposals for setting up of SEZs

S. No Name of the Developer Location
Sector Area (in ha) Land Possess- ion
SGR* Status of application i. Ozone SEZ Developers Pvt. Ltd. Chikkaballapura, Karnataka Pharma 100 No Yes New (Item No. 37.1(i) of the Supp. Agenda of the 37th BoA meeting) ii State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited Bargur, Uthangarai and Pochampalli Taluk, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu Granite processing industries and other allied machinery/ manufacturing industries 153.83 Yes Yes New (Item No. 37.1(ii) of the Supp. Agenda of the 37th BoA meeting) iii Chowgule Port & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. Village Sande Lavgan, near Jaigad, Dist. Ratnagiri, Maharashtra Port based Engineering
120 Partially
(67 Ha) Yes

New iv Arshiya International Ltd. Village Bori, Taluka & Distt. Nagpur, Maharashtra FTWZ 43.26 Yes Yes New v Smart World City Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (Formerly M/s.
St. John Global Industrial Park Pvt. Ltd.) Tuticorin, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu

Multi product 1000 No Yes Deferred in the BoA meeting held on 2.1.08 as the SGR* was not received. SGR has since been received. In the meantime the developer has changed the name of the company and has requested to consider the proposal in the new name Annexure - 1 vi Plastene Infrastructure Limited Bhandhai, Meghapar Kunjisar, Bhachau, Kutch District, Gujarat Plastic & Plastic Products 100 No Yes

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vii Bluestar Realtors (Private) Limited Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala Information Technology (IT) 28.32 Yes Yes New viii Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra Port Based Multi Product SEZ
277 (approx) Yes No
New *State Govt Recommendation

Item No. 38.2: Proposals for conversion of in-principle to formal approval

S. No.
Developer
Location
Sector
Area
(in ha.) Remarks i Krishnapatnam Infratech Pvt. Ltd. Chillakur Mandal, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh Multi Product 1023 In-principle approval was granted in the meeting of BoA on 2nd June 2009. LoA was issued on 18.06.2009. State Government has also recommended Grant of formal approval. ii Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd. TV Puram, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu Copper 128 In-principle approval was granted to the developer in the meeting of the BoA held on 15.12.2009 for an area on 197 hectare. The developer has now requested for grant of formal approval on an area of 128 hectares (Annexure-2). The recommendation from the State Government is awaited.

Item No.38.3: Requests for co-developers

(i) Request of M/s. Leela Lace Holdings Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Pajeeru-Kairangala, Mangalore, Karnataka, being developed by Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (Item No. 37.2(i) of the Supplementary Agenda of the 37th BoA meeting)

Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Pajeeru-Kairangala, Mangalore, Karnataka being developed by M/s. Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board was notified on an area of 65.571 hectares, on 24th August 2009. M/s. Leela Lace Holdings Pvt. Ltd. has submitted a proposal for co-developer in the aforesaid SEZ for providing IT/ITES infrastructure over an area of 6.88 hectares. Co-developer agreement dated 9th November 2009 between the developer and co-developer has been provided. The request of the co-developer is submitted for consideration of BoA.

(ii) Request of M/s. C-Bay Infotech Ventures Private Limited for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Kokapet village, Rajendranagar Mandal, R.R. District, Andhra Pradesh, being developed by M/s. Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (Item No. 37.2(ii) of the Supplementary Agenda of the 37th BoA meeting)

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Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Kokapet village, Rajendranagar Mandal, R.R. District, Andhra Pradesh being developed by M/s. Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority was notified on an area of 47.6 hectares, on 13th June 2007. M/s. C-Bay Infotech Ventures Private Limited has submitted a proposal for co- developer in the aforesaid SEZ for development of infrastructure facilities over an area of 2.598 hectares. Co-developer agreement has not been provided. 24 points checklist (duly filled) and copies of the audited balance sheet of the company for the last 3 years have also not been provided. However, the co-developer has been requested to provide the same. The request of the co-developer is submitted for consideration of BoA subject of receipt of above agreement/documents.

(iii) Request of M/s. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited for co-developer in the multi product SEZ at Bharuch, Gujarat being developed by M/s. Dahej SEZ Limited (Item No. 37.2(iii) of the Supplementary Agenda of the 37th BoA meeting)

Multi product SEZ at Bharuch, Gujarat by M/s. Dahej SEZ Limited was notified on 20th December 2006 over an area of 1718-93-87 Ha. M/s. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has submitted a proposal for co-developer for developing telecommunication network and data transmission infrastructure in the above mentioned SEZ. A co-developer agreement dated 30th September 2009 between the developer and co-developer has been provided. The request of the co-developer is submitted for consideration.

(iv) Request of M/s. Dr. Fresh SEZ Phase 1 Private Limited for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Gurgaon, Haryana being developed by M/s. Dr. Fresh Health Care Private Limited

Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Gurgaon, Haryana by M/s. Dr. Fresh Health Care Private Limited was notified on 17th April 2007 over an area of 23.429 Ha. M/s. Dr. Fresh SEZ Phase 1 Private Limited has submitted a proposal for co- developer for developing 1.16 hectares of the SEZ. A co-developer agreement dated
10th December 2009 between the developer and co-developer has been provided.
The request of the co-developer is submitted for consideration.

(v) Request of M/s. Infinity Jaipur Knowledge City Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Kalwara village, Tehsil Sanganer, District Jaipur, Rajasthan, being developed by M/s. Mahindra World City (Jaipur) Ltd.

Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at District Jaipur, Rajasthan being developed by M/s. Mahindra World City (Jaipur) Ltd. was notified on an area of 76.10 hectares, on 10th April 2007. Subsequently, an area of 78.92 hectares was also notified on
27th March 2008 thereby making the total notified area of the SEZ as 155.02 hectares. M/s. Infinity Jaipur Knowledge City Pvt. Ltd. has submitted a proposal for co- developer in the aforesaid SEZ to develop, operate & maintain super structure area of 3.85 lac sq. ft spread over 3 buildings plus additional area of basement for relevant utilities & car parking in the SEZ. Co-developer agreement dated 30th December 2009

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between the developer and co-developer has been provided. The request of the co- developer is submitted for consideration of BoA.

(vi) Request of Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd. (ISPRL) for co- developer in the sector specific SEZ for Petrochemicals and Petroleum sector at Baikampady, near Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka, being developed by M/s. Mangalore SEZ Limited

The above mentioned SEZ was notified on an area of 587.91 hectares, on
6th November 2007. Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd. has submitted a proposal for co-developer in the aforesaid SEZ for establishment of 1.50 MMT of strategic crude oil storage within the said MSEZ in 100 acres of land out of the total land identified for the purpose of FTWZ by the developer. Co-developer agreement dated 18th November 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. Infoparks Kerala for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Pallipuram village, Chertala Taluk, Alappuzha District, Kerala, being developed by M/s. Kerala State Information Technology Infrastructure Limited

Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Chertala Taluk, Kerala being developed by M/s. Kerala State Information Technology Infrastructure Limited was notified on
8th June 2009 over an area of 24.5313 hectares. M/s. Infoparks Kerala has submitted a proposal for co-developer in the aforesaid SEZ for development of IT infrastructure together with relevant amenities and facilities on an area of 3.6423 hectares. Co- developer agreement dated 11th January 2010 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. Hind Terminals (Mundra) Private Limited for co-developer in the multi product SEZ at Mundra, Kutch, Gujarat, developed by M/s. Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone Limited

The above multi product SEZ is notified over an area of 6472.8684 hectares. M/s. Hind Terminals (Mundra) Private Limited for developing and operating a Container Freight Station and Warehousing Facilities on an area of 16.19 hectares.
The proposal was considered in the meeting of BoA held on 23rd February 2009. The minutes of the meeting are reproduced below:

“The Board noted that M/s. Hind Terminals (Mundra) Private Limited has submitted a request to develop and operate a Container Freight Station and warehousing facilities. The representative of the Department of Revenue drew attention to the already existing 9 CFSs operational at MPSEZ. Justification for an additional CFS needs further examination as CFS mainly caters to the DTA importers/exporters. It

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was felt that the requirement of additional CFS may be examined after fresh notification of the merged SEZ has been done. Accordingly, the Board decided to defer the proposal.”

After complying with the above directions the matter was once again included in the agenda of the 35th BoA meeting held on 11.8.2009. A brief on the requirement of additional CFS as provided by the co-developer was also forwarded with the agenda Annexure - 3. However, the request was not considered by the BoA as the same was withdrawn by the M/s. Hind Terminals (Mundra) Private Limited.
The company has now requested for consideration of their request stating that the requisite infrastructure facilities, must for operations of a Container Freight Station and Warehousing facility will be developed. The request of the co-developer is submitted for re-consideration of the BoA.

(ix) Request of M/s. Karle O&M Services for co-developer in the IT/ ITES SEZ at North Bangalore Taluk, Karnataka developed by M/s. Karle Infra Projects.

IT/ITES SEZ at Nagawara Village, North Bangalore Taluk, Karnataka by M/s. Karle Infra Projects was notified on 12th December, 2008 over an area of 10.876 hectares. M/s. Karle O&M Services had submitted a proposal for providing O&M services in the entire SEZ. The proposal was considered in the meeting of 23-02-09 and the same was deferred as it was noted that the proposed co-developer is not developing any infrastructure but would only be providing O&M services for the entire SEZ. It was recorded that instead of coming as co-developer, the applicant should come as a unit. The request was also considered in the BoA meeting held on 19th June 2009 as the co-developer had furnished an addendum to the co-developer agreement. However, the request was also deferred in BoA meeting and the applicant was directed to provide a comprehensive revised co-developer agreement only in respect of the infrastructure which can be subsequently considered by the BoA. M/s. Karle O&M Services has once again requested (Annexure-4)for consideration of their request stating that as a co-developer the company will be providing infrastructure facilities within the zone and has further stated that infrastructure as defined under Rule 2(s) & Rule 6 of the SEZ Rules, 2006 includes facilities O&M of a SEZ. The request of the co-developer is submitted for re- consideration of the BoA.

Item No. 38.4: Requests for Authorized Operations

(i) Request of M/s. Topnotch Projects Private Limited for authorized operations as co-developer, in the IT/ITES SEZ at IDA Uppal Industrial Development Area, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, developed by M/s. NSL SEZ (Hyderabad) Private Limited (Item No. 37.4(i) of the Supplementary Agenda of the
37th BoA meeting)

The above mentioned SEZ was notified on 18th May 2007 on an area of
14.50 hectares. M/s. Topnotch Projects Private Limited at IDA Uppal Industrial

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Development Area, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh has been approved as co-developer in the aforesaid SEZ, in the meeting of the BoA held on 8th August 2007. The co- developer has requested for the following authorized operations in the non- processing area:-

S. No. Authorised operations Area (in sq. meters) 1.
Service Apartments 300 units 20,000 2.
Business centre 5000 3.
Retail 27,000 4.
Food courts 10,000 5.
Commercial 22,000 6.
Entertainment Zone with parks, snack kiosks, Club, multi speciality Gym indoor and outdoor multimedia screening facilities etc. 25,000

(ii) Request of M/s. Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. for authorized operations in the sector specific SEZ for IT at Siruseri and Egattur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Item No. 37.2(ii) of the Supplementary Agenda of the 37th BoA meeting)

Sector specific SEZ for IT at Siruseri and Egattur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. was notified on 17th July 2006 over an area of 28.53 hectares. The developer has requested for the following authorized operations:-

S. No. Area (in sq. meters) 1.
ATM Services

(iii) Request of M/s. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories for authorized operations in the sector specific SEZ for Pharmaceutical Ingredients at Ranasthalam Mandal, Srikalulam District, Andhra Pradesh (Item No. 37.2(iii) of the Supplementary Agenda of the 37th BoA meeting)

Sector specific SEZ for Pharmaceutical Ingredients at Ranasthalam Mandal, Srikalulam District, Andhra Pradesh by M/s. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories was notified on 11th November 2009 over an area of 100.37 hectares. The developer has requested for the following authorized operations in the processing area:-

S.NO. Area

Civil structures for different common facilities proposed to be created 1 Approach Bridge construction
60 M length and area is 500 Sqm 2 Approach road leading to bridge 500 M length and area of 3500 Sqm 3 Zone Engineering maintenance building 432 Sqm 4 Canteen Building for workmen for 100
288 Sqm 5 Canteen Building for Employees/staff for 200
800 sqm 6 Watch towers
4 Nos

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7 Rest rooms for service contractors and Drivers 90 Sqm 8 Administrative Building including OHC, creche 1000 Sqm 9 Q.C block
360 Sqm 10 Ambulance parking Shed

60 Sqm 11 Utility building for facilities like boiler, DG set, hot oil unit, compressors, chilled water, chilled brine, air compressor & instrument air, breathing air, Nitrogen plant 1200 Sqm 12 Common RCC pipe rack for running of lines 3000 Sqm covering area with length of 3.5 KM 13 Central Warehouse building
3000 Sqm 14 Common Equipment yard 1500 Sqm

Common facilities required for a API manufacturing industry giving civil requirements & capacities and equipment/instruments required 15 Common process cooling Tower 3000 TR

200000 Sqm area
16 SRP cooling tower

350000 Sqm area 17 CCOE Tank Farm, Non CCOE tank Farm and FO, Diesel and Biodiesel storage tanks.

Chemical bulk storage tank forms, chemical drum storage, Fresh solution/chemicals drum storage, Hazardous drum storage tanks and Cylinders storage, drum detoxification area 4+8+2+1 Nos

456 Sqm area

1277 Sqm 18 Generation and distribution of Steam through solid fuel fired boiler 10 tons/hour

1 No 19 Generation and distribution of Steam through .F.O burned boiler 10 tons/hour

1 No 20 Chilled brine system

Chilled water system 200 TR - 1

400 TR - 1 21 Generation and distribution of Compressed Air 350 NM3/hour
22 Common breathing air unit 100 CFM 23 Providing Weigh Bridge
100 tons 24 Laundry facility 100 Sqm

(iv) Request of M/s. Infosys BPO Limited for authorized operations as co- developer, in the IT/ITES SEZ at Jaipur, Rajasthan, developed by M/s. Mahindra

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World City (Jaipur) Ltd. (Item No. 37.2(iv) of the Supplementary Agenda of the 37th BoA meeting)

The above mentioned SEZ was notified on 10th April 2007 on an area of
76.10 hectares. Subsequently, an area of 78.92 hectares was added to the already notified area on 27th March 2008 thereby making the total notified area of the SEZ as 155.02 hectares. M/s. Infosys BPO Limited at Jaipur, Rajasthan has been approved as co-developer in the aforesaid SEZ, vide LoA dated 14th August 2008. The co- developer has requested for the following authorized operations:-

S. No. Area (in sq. meters) 1.
Installation of ATM
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(v) Request of M/s. DLF Assets Pvt. Ltd. for authorized operations as co- developer, in the IT/ITES SEZ at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, developed by M/s. DLF Info City Developers (Chennai) Ltd.

The above mentioned SEZ was notified on 16th November, 2006 on an area of 13.2923 hectares. Subsequently, an additional area of 0.6983 hectares was notified on 2nd December, 2008 thereby making the total notified area of the SEZ as 13.9906 hectares. M/s. DLF Assets Pvt. Ltd. has been approved as co-developer in the aforesaid SEZ, vide LoA dated 14th February, 2007. In order to provide banking facilities to their employees within their campus, the co-developer has requested for the following authorized operations:-

S. No. Area (in sq. meters) 1.
Banker’s ATM Services

(vi) Request of M/s. TRIL Infopark Limited for authorized operations in the IT/ITES SEZ at Taramani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Taramani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu by M/s. TRIL Infopark Limited was notified on 23rd January 2009 over an area of 10.24.225 hectares. The developer has requested for the under mentioned authorized operations in the Non-processing area.

It is submitted that M/s TRIL Infopark had made request for certain authorized operation including the one mentioned above vide their letter dated 30th January, 2009. The request was considered in the BoA meeting held on 23rd February, 2009. While the BoA agreed to most of the authorized operations requested for by the developer, it did not agree for Integrated Convention Centre including Hotel. The request of the developer for the 1500 seater integrated S. No Authorized Operations
Area (in sq mtrs) 1 Integrated Convention Centre (1500 seater) including Hotel (300 rooms) 28126

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Convention Centre was once again placed before the BoA for re-consideration in the meeting held on 2nd June, 2009. However the same was once again not approved by the BoA. The developer once again made the request for Convention Centre on an area on 4200 sqm. The request was also considered by the BoA on 5th November, 2009 and was not agreed to.

The Developer has once again sought approval for the authorized operations mentioned above stating that the Tamil Nadu Government had alienated the plot in favour of TIDCO for a specific purpose of developing the Hotel, Convention Centre and IT office. It has also been stated that the addition of a hotel along with the convention centre would help attract international conventions that, due to lack of facilities, by-pass India. It has been further stated that IT office premises of 3.2 million sq ft will be used by 30000-35000 people operating from various companies. As there is no appropriate Convention Centre facilities and 5 Star luxury hotel within a radius of 5 km for the purpose of their conventions, they will have to commute to a far off place, which not only causes inconvenience but also pressure on the infrastructure of the city. The request of the developer is at Annexure – 5.

(vii) Request of M/s. L&T Phoenix Infoparks Pvt. Ltd. for authorized operations in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Gachibowli village, Serillingampally Mandal, R.R. District, Andhra Pradesh

Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Gachibowli village, Serillingampally Mandal, Andhra Pradesh by M/s. L&T Infoparks Pvt. Ltd. was notified on
11th August 2006 over an area of around 10 hectares (25.68 acres). The developer has requested for the following authorized operations in the non-processing area:-

S. No. Area (in sq. feet)

I. Living Facilities

Residential apartments and service apartments 1000 units – in four blocks – phase wise 1 million
2. Hotel Rooms 1 lakh
3. Club house 50,000

II. Health Care Facilities

General consultancy 25,000 2. Number of beds (includes all departments) 250-75,000 sqft
300 sqft per bed 3. Diagnostic Centre 25,000 4. Scanning and Radiology 10000 5. Hostel for medical and non medical staff 25000 6. Pharmacy 2500 7. Outpatient ward 10000 8. Operation theatres – 4 big +2 small 20000 4. Hospital and supporting services 2 lakh

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III. Non IT office space

Banks, services office IT training centers, Kiosks, Computer hardware show rooms, Software training centres, IT diploma course college and all other support services offices 2 lakh

IV. Entertainment facilities

Retail 20,000
7. Entertainment 10,000

(viii) Request of M/s. CCCL Infrastructure Limited for authorized operations in the Food Processing Sector at Tuticorin District, Tamil Nadu.

Food Processing SEZ at Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu by M/s. CCCL Infrastructure Limited was notified on 23.04.2009 over an area of 119.145 ha. The developer has requested for the under mentioned authorized operations in the processing area.

S. No Authorised Operations Building Area Sq. Mt. 1. Packaging Center 10000 2. Fuel/Diesel Dump
500

The request for packaging center was earlier considered in the 36th BoA meeting held on 5.11.2009 and was deferred for want of additional details. The company has now clarified that the packaging facility is proposed to be common facility to the units. In the same BoA meeting the request of the developer for Visitor/Truck Fuel Station was also considered by the BoA and not agreed to. The developer has now clarified they have wrongly mentioned their wording as Fuel Station and actually they need to have a “Diesel Dump” to be maintained and operated either as an SPV or directly by an “authorized fuel supplier” in the country. This is absolutely necessary since many of the units need fuels like diesel, furnace oil, gas etc for their major authorized operations for boilers, steam generation, backup power etc. Hence they have modified their request as “Fuel/Diesel Dump” and not a Fuel Station” in the regular sense for the usage in the processing area. Both the authorized operations requested for by the developer has been recommended by DC MEPZ.

(ix) 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

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 requested for the following authorized operation in the
processing area:-

S. No Authorized Operations
Area

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(in sq. meter) 1. Employee welfare facilities like Automated Teller Machines and Banking facilities 10,000 2. Business and Convention Centre 5,000 3. School/Educational Institutions
1,000 4. Guest House (25 units of 40 sqm each) 1,000

(x) Request of M/s. L&T Shipbuilding Limited for authorized operations in the sector specific SEZ for Heavy Engineering at Kattupalli village, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu

Sector specific SEZ for Heavy Engineering at Kattupalli village, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu by M/s. L&T Shipbuilding Limited was notified on
4th December 2009 over an area of 317.715 hectares. The developer has requested for the following authorized operations in the processing area:-

S. No. Area
1. Ship lift Facility
86,697 sqm. 2. Breakwaters 3.5 Kms length 3. Site Formation & Land Reclamation

a) Reclamation 7 Million Cub. Mtrs

b) Dredging 8.25 Million Cub. Mtrs 4. Factory Sheds 52,978 sqm. 5. Construction of Buildings to include:

a) Staff/Worker canteen – 3500 sqm.

b) Admin Block – 3000 sqm.

c) Medical Centre – 400 sqm.

d) Security – 225 sqm.

e) QA Lab – 360 sqm.

f) Fire Station – 300 sqm.

g) Electrical Shop/other substations & Sewage Treatment Plant – 12622 sqm. 20,407 sqm. 6. Utilities

a) Oil Waste Liquid Disposal System

b) Rail Connectivity

c) Pollution Control Facilities

d) Housing (Approx. 100 Houses)

e) Conference Halls

f) Weigh Bridge 30,000 sqm. 7. Open Storage Yard

a) Weigh Bridge Area

b) Plate Stuck Yard

c) Scarp Yard

d) Car Parking Area

e) Contractors Area

f) Transporter parking area 10,425 sqm.

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g) Anchor chain cable testing bay

h) Storage of trunkings 8. Relocation of CPCL/CWDL Facility

The developer has enclosed list of Imported Capital Goods required for authorized operations for approval as per Annexure - 6

(xi)
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 same has also been notified making the total area of the SEZ as 15.0877 hectares. The developer has requested for the following authorized operations in the non-processing area:-

S. No Authorized Operations
Area (in sqm) 1. Hotel (100 Rooms + 50 Suites)
37000

The above request was also considered in the 37th BoA meeting and was not agree to. The developer has once again requested for the above authorized operations and has submitted detailed justification for the same (Annexure - 7). The request of the developer is placed before BoA for consideration.

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

IT/ITES SEZ at DLF Cyber City District, Gurgaon, Haryana by M/s DLF Cyber City Developers Limited was notified on 13.4.2007 over an area of 10.73 hectares. The developer has requested for following authorized operations in the non-processing area:-

S. No Authorized Operations
Area (in sq. meters) 1. Commercial Complex/Office space 32000

The above request was also covered in the BoA meeting held on
15th December 2009. However, the approval was granted only for an area of 15000 sqm. The developer has given a detailed justification for approval of an area of 32000 sqm. instead of 15000 sqm. The request of the developer is at Annexure - 8. The request of the developer is placed before BoA for consideration.

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Item No. 38.5:
Request of M/s. NSL SEZ (Hyderabad) Private Limited for surrender of approval for authorized operations in the IT/ITES SEZ at IDA Uppal Industrial Development Area, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

The above mentioned SEZ was notified on 18th May 2007 on an area of
14.50 hectares. The developer was granted approval for carrying out the following authorized operations, in the BoA meeting held on 1st August, 2008, in the non- processing area, subject to the condition that the facilities will be for exclusive use of the SEZ employees :-

S. No. Area (in sq. meters) 1.
Residential Apartments 1250 units on a total area of 200000 sqm 2.
Service Apartments
250 units with a total built up area of 15000 sqm 3.
Business centre 5000 4.
Retail 10000 5.
Club Gym etc. 5000 6.
Food courts 5000 7.
Commercial 5000 8.
Entertainment (parks etc.) 10000 (Open space only. No multiplex is allowed)

The developer has stated that M/s Topnotch Projects Private Limited an approved co-developer in the SEZ is to develop the above approved infrastructure (except residential apartments) and that the approval for the other authorized operations was inadvertently taken. The developer has also stated that the co- developer is simultaneously filing an application for getting approval of the above authorized activities (except for the residential apartments). It may be mentioned that the request of the co-developer for authorized operations have been listed in this agenda under item no. 38.4(i).

The developer has also stated that there are some issues/concerns in fulfilling the condition of exclusive use for the SEZ employees as residential apartments shall be used by both the employees of the SEZ and also their relatives, guests and third parties and that such people will not be SEZ employees. Moreover the non- processing area is non-bonded area which is frequently visited and used by the non- employee outsiders and it will be impractical and impossible to monitor or keep a check that the residential apartments are used only by the SEZ employees.

In view of the above the developer has requested for:-

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(a) surrender of the approval mentioned above for the authorized operations except for residential apartments; and
(b) waiver of the condition of exclusive use of residential apartments by SEZ employees The request of the developer is placed before the BoA for consideration.

Item No. 38.6: Requests for first extension of validity of formal approvals

In earlier meetings of BoA, 105 cases have already been granted extension for one year. The Following 9 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. Wockhardt Infrastructure Development Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for sector specific SEZ for Pharmaceutical at Shendre Industrial Area, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra,
beyond 2nd November 2009.

(ii) Request of M/s. Somani Worsted Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for sector specific SEZ for Electronic Hardware and Software/ITES at Bhiwadi, District Alwar, Rajasthan, beyond 20th August 2009

(iii) Request of M/s. New Chennai Township Private Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Multi Services at Seekinankuppam, Cheyyur Taluk, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu, beyond 22nd May 2010.

(iv) Request of M/s. New Chennai Township Private Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for engineering including auto ancillaries at Seekinankuppam village, Cheyyur Taluk, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu, beyond 22nd May 2010.

(v) Request of M/s. NG Realty Pvt. Ltd. for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for sector specific SEZ for Engineering at Village Rajoda, District Ahmedabad, Gujarat, beyond 22nd May 2010.

(vi) Request of M/s. Balaji Infra Projects Ltd. for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up port based SEZ for multi product inclusive of FTWZ at Dighi Port, Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra, beyond
22nd October 2009.

(vii) Request of M/s. Calica Construction & Impex Pvt. Ltd. for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at village Ognaj, Taluka Dascroi, District Ahmedabad, Gujarat beyond
5th November 2009.

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(viii) Request of M/s. Kandla Port Trust for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of port based multi product SEZ at Kandla and Tuna Area of Gandhidham, Bhuj District, Gurajat, beyond 6th May 2010.

(ix) Request of M/s. Sanghi SEZ Pvt. Ltd. for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh beyond 25th June 2009

Item No. 38.7: Requests for second extension of validity of formal approvals

(i) Request of M/s. Syntel International Pvt. Ltd. for extension of the validity period of formal approval, for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Kancheepuram District, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, beyond 8th June 2010.

The developer was granted formal approval for setting up the above mentioned SEZ over an area of 11 hectares vide LoA dated 9th June 2006. The said SEZ was notified on 11th August 2006 over an area of 11.73 hectares. The developer has been granted first extension of the formal approval, the validity of which is up to
8th June 2010. The developer has stated that there has been a worldwide recession and slow down in the financial services industry which the Syntel Group largely caters to and therefore the SEZ development was hampered. Further with the economic slowdown, reduction in global demand and cost reduction initiative by the clients, the cycles for finalizing the contract with the customers globally have elongated. The developer has submitted the details of the physical progress of the projects and the phase wise implementation plan. As per the plan phase - I would be completed by August 2010, phase – II by December 2012 and third phase by December 2014. The developer has, therefore, requested for further extension of validity of the formal approval. The request is placed before the BoA for consideration.

(ii) Request of M/s. Satyam Computer Services Ltd. for extension of the validity period of formal approval, for setting up of IT/ITES SEZ at Hitec City, Madhapur, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, beyond 20th June 2010.

The developer was granted formal approval for setting up the above mentioned SEZ over an area of 12 hectares vide LoA dated 21st June 2006. The said SEZ was notified on 18th September 2006 over an area of 12 hectares. The developer was granted first extension of the formal approval, the validity of which is up to
20th June 2010. The developer has stated that due to the global economic recession and IT slowdown in particular, it has been decided to go slow on the infrastructure and expansion plans and the company is in the process of analyzing the worldwide economic situation to amend the expansion plans appropriately. The developer has further stated that the phase one construction activities have already been completed wherein the built up area is 2,41,064 sft with an investment of Rs. 78 crores and the phase two activities are in progress and is likely to be completed by September 2010. The developer has stated that the exports are likely to be commenced by the end of the next financial. The developer has therefore for extension of validity of formal

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approval for a further period of one year. The request is placed before the BoA for consideration.

(iii) Request of M/s. Satyam Computer Services Ltd. for extension of the validity period of formal approval, for setting up of IT/ITES SEZ at Thotlakonda, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, beyond 15th June 2010.

The developer was granted formal approval for setting up the above mentioned SEZ over an area of 20 hectares vide LoA dated 16th June 2006. The said SEZ was notified on 1st June 2007 over an area of 20 hectares. The developer was granted first extension of the formal approval, the validity of which is up to
15th June 2010. The developer has requested for second extension stating that due to the global economic recession and IT slowdown in particular it has been decided to go slow on the infrastructure and expansion plans and are in the process of analyzing the worldwide economic situation to amend the expansion plans appropriately. The request is placed before the BoA for consideration.

(iv) Request of M/s. Satyam Computer Services Ltd. for extension of the validity period of formal approval, for setting up of IT/ITES SEZ at Bahadurpally village, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh beyond, 19th June 2010.

The developer was granted formal approval for setting up the above mentioned SEZ over an area of 10.5 hectares vide LoA dated 20th June 2006. The said SEZ was notified on 11th August 2006 over an area of 10.5 hectares. The developer has already been granted first extension of the formal approval, the validity of which is up to 19th June 2010. The developer has requested for second extension stating that due to the global economic recession and IT slowdown in particular it has been decided to go slow on the infrastructure and expansion plans and are in the process of analyzing the worldwide economic situation to amend their expansion plans appropriately. The request is placed before the BoA for consideration.

Item No. 38.8: Requests for first extension of the validity period of co-developers

(i) Request of M/s. Integrated Warehousing Kandla Project Development Private Limited, a co-developer in the FTWZ developed by M/s. Free Trade Warehousing Pvt. Ltd. at Kandla SEZ, Gujarat, for extension of the validity of the LoA.

M/s. Integrated Warehousing Kandla Project Development Private Limited was granted approval as a co-developer for setting up of FTWZ at KSEZ vide LoA dated 15th February, 2007. As per the General condition no. (viii) of the LoA the validity of the approval is for three years i.e. upto 14th February, 2010. However, as per general condition no. (xvi) of the LoA the request of extension of the validity may be considered by the BoA on merits. The co-developer has stated that due to the economic meltdown, the company has not been able to commence implementation/operations of the project. The co-developer has therefore requested for extension of validity of LoA further for a period of one year.

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(ii) Request of M/s. Petronet LNG Limited, a co-developer in the Port Based SEZ developed by M/s. Cochin Port Trust at Puthuvypeen, Cochin, Kerala, for extension of the validity of the LoA.

M/s. Petronet LNG Limited was granted approval as a co-developer, for providing certain facilities, in the port based SEZ at Puthuvypeen, Cochin, Kerala vide LoA dated 14th February, 2007. As per the General condition no. (viii) of the LoA the validity of the approval is for three years i.e. upto 13th February, 2010. However, as per general condition no. (xvi) of the LoA the request of extension of the validity may be considered by the BoA on merits. The co-developer has stated that the LNG receiving and regasification facility of the capacity and magnitude that is being built at Puthuvypeen SEZ would normally take 48 months for completion from the date of award of the job. The co-developer has also stated that effort is being made to minimize the construction period. The co-developer has, therefore, requested for extension of validity of LoA further for a period of two years.

Item No. 38.9: Request for change of sector/broad-banding the sector

(i) Request of M/s. Bajaj Holdings & Investment Limited for change/broad banding of sector at Waluj, Aurangabad, Maharashtra (Item No. 37.3(i) of the Supplementary Agenda of the 37th BoA meeting)

Engineering SEZ at Waluj, Aurangabad, Maharashtra by M/s. Bajaj Holdings & Investment Limited was granted formal approval for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Engineering. The said SEZ was notified as an automobiles and automobiles components sector on 17th April 2007 over an area of 100.26 hectares. Subsequently, change of sector from automobiles and automobiles components to engineering sector approved on 29th September 2007. The developer has stated that they have received a firm commitment from a chemical company to acquire substantial space in their SEZ and start the project immediately and since they would be one of the anchor units and would help the earliest implementation of the project. The developer has, therefore, requested to add chemical sector to their present engineering sector. The request of the developer is submitted for consideration.

Item No. 38.10: Requests for change in area and sector of the SEZs.

(i) Request of M/s. DSK SEZ Projects (Pune) Pvt. Ltd. for change of sector and reduction in area of multi services SEZ at Village Fursungi Haveli District Pune, Maharashtra

The developer was granted formal approval for setting up sector specific SEZ for multi services at Village Fursungi Haveli District Pune, Maharashtra, on the basis of recommendations of the BoA meeting held on 8th December 2008. The LoA was issued on dated 27th February 2009. The SEZ is not yet notified. Now, the developer has requested for change of sector from “multi services” to “IT/ITES” and also reduction in area from 101.2 Ha to 17.81 Ha, citing overall economic scenario and difficulties in planning a large scale project as the reasons for making the request.

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The request of the developer for decrease in area and change of sector is submitted for consideration.

Item No. 38.11: Requests for increase/decrease in area

(i) Request of M/s. Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone Ltd. for increase in area of the multi product SEZ at Talukas Mundra & Anjar, Kutch, Gujarat (Item No. 37.6(i) of the Supplementary Agenda of the 37th BoA meeting)

The above multi product SEZ is notified over an area of 6472.8684 hectares. The developer has requested for addition of an area of land admeasuring 2008.41 hectares to the already notified SEZ, thereby making the total area of the SEZ as 8481.2784 hectares. The developer has stated that the land proposed to be added is in the possession of the company. The developer has stated that the additional area applied for notification is contiguous to the already notified SEZ. The developer has also provided map of the SEZ showing proposed addition of land (Annexure – 9). The DC MPSEZ has recommended the proposal. The request of the developer for increase in area is submitted for consideration of the Board of Approval.

(ii) Request of M/s. DLF Cyber City Developers Limited for increase as well as
decrease in area of the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon, Haryana.

The above mentioned SEZ was notified on an area of 10.73 hectares on 13th April 2007. The developer has requested for addition and de-notification of an area of land admeasuring 1.76 hectares and 2.27 hectares respectively, making the area of the SEZ to 10.22 hectares. Report of DC, NSEZ has also been received. As per the report the land proposed to be added is vacant, contiguous, non-encumbered and is in possession of the developer. As per the report the area proposed to be de-notified is still lying vacant and no construction activity has been done. The developer has also undertaken that no duty exemption on the area proposed for de-notification has been availed. After the proposed addition/de-notification the minimum land requirement for the SEZ will be met. A map showing proposed addition/de- notification is enclosed as Annexure - 10. The request of the developer for change in area of the SEZ is submitted for consideration of the BoA.

(iii) Request of M/s. Indu Techzone Private Limited for de-notification of a portion of land in the notified sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Mamidipally village, Saroornagar Mandal, Rangareddy District, Andhra Pradesh

Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Saroornagar Mandal, Rangareddy District, Andhra Pradesh developed by M/s. Indu Techzone Private Limited was notified on 10th April 2007 over an area of 60.70 hectares. Now, the developer has requested to de-notify an area of 46.54 hectares from the already notified area making size of the SEZ to 14.16 hectares. The developer has cited global economic conditions and reduction in demand for requirement of IT/ITES space as the reasons for the proposed de-notification. The developer has stated that the area of the SEZ after the proposed de-notification would be contiguous. It has also been stated that no units

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are operating in the SEZ. The developer has also furnished undertaking to pay all the duty benefits, concessions, exemptions and export benefits availed under the SEZ. Map indicating proposed area for de-notification has also been furnished (Annexure - 11). The request of the developer for de-notification of portion of land is placed before BoA for consideration.

(iv) Request of M/s Vedanta Aluminium Limited for addition of area in the sector specific SEZ for Aluminium at District Jharsuguda, Orissa

Sector specific SEZ for Aluminium at District Jharsuguda, Orissa by M/s Vedanta Aluminium Limited was notified on 27th February 2009 over an area of 166.91 hectares. Subsequently, an area of 18.57 hectares was added in the already notified area on 16th September 2009 thereby making the total notified area of the SEZ as 185.48 hectares. The developer has requested to add a part of land admeasuring 35.088 hectares to the already notified SEZ, thereby making the total area of the SEZ as 220.568 hectares. It has been stated that the increase area will help the developer in designing the plant in a more optimum manner. It has been confirmed that the land which is in their possession is vacant, contiguous and free from encumbrance. The land has been leased to the developer by Orissa Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO). The developer has also furnished copies of relevant lease deeds. A map of the SEZ indicating the existing area and the area proposed to be added has also been furnished at Annexure - 12. The request of the developer for increase in area is submitted for consideration of the Board of Approval.

(v) Request of M/s. Emaar Hills Township Pvt. Ltd. for de-notification of a portion of land in the notified sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Manikonda village, Rajendra Nagar Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh

Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Manikonda village, Rajendra Nagar Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh developed by M/s. Emaar Hills Township Pvt. Ltd. was notified on 10th April 2007 over an area of 10.33 hectares.
Subsequently approval was given for addition of an area of the land admeasuring 3.14 hectares to the existing area thereby making total extent of land as 13.47 hectares. However, the said addition has not yet been notified. The developer has now requested for de-notification of 2.95 hectares of the land thereby making the total SEZ area as 10.52 hectares. The developer has cited company’s revised business plans, global economic conditions and reduction in demand for requirement of IT/ITES space as the reasons for the proposed de-notification. The developer has stated that the area of the SEZ after the proposed de-notification would be contiguous. It has also been stated that no units are operating in the SEZ. The developer has also furnished undertaking to pay all the duty benefits, concessions, exemptions and export benefits availed under the SEZ. Map indicating proposed area for de-notification has also been furnished (Annexure - 13). The request of the developer for de-notification of portion of land is placed before BoA for consideration.

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(vi) Request of M/s Sri City (P) Limited for addition of area in the multi product SEZ at Satyavedu Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh

Multi Product SEZ at TADA, Andhra Pradesh by M/s. Sri City Pvt. Ltd. has been notified over an area of 1537.622 Ha. The developer has requested to add a part of land admeasuring 0.5010 hectares to the already notified SEZ. The developer has stated that the land proposed to be added has been procured and his adjacent and contiguous to the SEZ processing area. They have also furnished the sale deed and non-encumbrance certificate. It has been 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 request of the developer for increase in area is submitted for consideration of the Board of Approval.

(vii) Request of M/s Dahej SEZ Limited for de-notification of a part land in the notified SEZ at Bharuch, Gujarat

Multi Product SEZ at Bharuch, Gujarat was notified on 20.12.2006 over an area of 1718-93-87 hectares. In the BoA meeting held on 8.12.2008 the developer was granted approval for de-notification to the extent of 7-98-50 hectares. However, the same is yet to be de-notified. The developer has requested for de-notification of 06.57.84 hectares making the total to be de-notified as 14.56.34 hectares. It has also been stated that the de-notification of an area of 6.57.84 hectares is necessary due to decrease/change in the area of some survey numbers of village Lakhigam. The request of the developer to de-notify a part of the notified SEZ is placed for consideration of the BoA.

(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.

The proposal was earlier included in the agenda of the 37th BoA meeting held on 15th December 2009 as item no. 37.8 (viii). However, the item was

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withdrawn by the developer. The developer has once again requested for de- notification of portion of land. The request of the developer is placed before BoA for consideration.

Item No. 38.12: Request of M/s L&T Shipbuilding Limited for addition of area, in the sector specific SEZ for Heavy Engineering at Kattupalli village, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, for establishment a shipyard and port

Sector specific SEZ for Heavy Engineering at Kattupalli village, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu by M/s. L&T Shipbuilding Limited was notified on
4th December 2009 over an area of 317.715 hectares. The developer have stated that they have acquired more area of contiguous land and would like to expand their SEZ so that a shipyard and port can be established effectively in the proposed SEZ. They have also stated that there are expecting to generate employment of 12000 people in the SEZ over a period of 5 years. For effective operations of the SEZ, they propose to expand the SEZ to the following area:

a. Coastal land in possession of the developer; taken from Tamil Nadu Maritime Board. b. Port water area as per Tamil Nadu Government notifications allowing exclusive use of the port waters by the developer. This is required for making sure that jetties area where more than 50% economic activities would take place is included in the SEZ. Without this shipbuilding and port operations in SEZ cannot be made operational, and c. Revenue land for setting up a new Green-field Minor Port.

The details of the area proposed to be added is given below:-

Hectares S. No. Description of Area Area for Port Area besides Shipyard Grand Total 1. Revenue land for Minor Port 126.68 NIL 126.68 2. Coastal Land 6.07 25.05 31.12 3. Area for Jetties in the Water Area 46.17 61.12 107.29 4. Area for Break Waters (BW) • Northern BW • Southern BW

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10.93 10.93

21.86

Total Additional Area for Notification 178.92 108.03 286.95 Area already notified on
4th December 2009

317.72 317.72 Total SEZ Area after expansion 178.92 425.75 604.67

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It has been confirmed that:

• The port would be located in the non-processing area of SEZ • There shall be separate entry/exit route for movement of both export and import of DTA cargo • The ports will be demarcated from rest of the SEZ • Developer will implement the procedure laid down in the SEZ Act and the Customs Act.

Notarized copies of land documents regarding proof of legal right and possession of the areas proposed to be added to the existing SEZ, non-encumbrance certificate and certificate regarding contiguity, vacancy and possession have been furnished. A copy of the request dated 11th January 2010 of the developer alongwith the map showing the area proposed to be added to the SEZ is at Annexure - 14. . The request of the developer for increase in area for establishment a shipyard and port in the existing SEZ is submitted for consideration of the Board of Approval.

Item No. 38.13: Withdrawal of approval

(i) Withdrawal of formal approval granted to Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Engineering at Shimoga, Karnataka

Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board was granted formal approval for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Automotive and Auto Components at Shimoga, Karnataka, over an area of 169.6 hectares, vide LoA dated 11th July 2006. Subsequently on the request of the developer the area was reduced to 101.20 hectares (approved by BoA meeting held on 2nd January 2008) and sector was also changed to engineering sector (approved by BoA meeting held on 11th August 2009.
Now, the developer has requested for withdrawal of the formal approval stating that as there is no encouraging response even from the engineering industries to set up their projects in the said SEZ, the Department of Textiles, Government of Karnataka has now proposed to establish Apparel Park/Textile Park in the said area. The request of the developer is placed for consideration of BoA.

Item No. 38.14: Request for de-notification

(i) Request of M/s. TCG Urban Infrastructure Holdings Limited for de- notification of the notified sector specific SEZ for Biotechnology at Thrikkakara North village, Kanayannur Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala

Sector specific SEZ for Biotechnology at Thrikkakara, Ernakulam District, Kerala developed by M/s. TCG Urban Infrastructure Holdings Limited was notified on 12th May 2009 over an area of 12.141 hectares. Now, the developer has requested for de-notification of the SEZ stating that Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA), who had allotted that the land for the SEZ, has given them ultimatum in February 2009 that unless construction work related to the

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execution of the project commenced immediately, they would repossess the land. The developer has stated that they had made a representation to KINFRA seeking further time for execution of the project due to the recent economic crisis and lack of interest by the biotech companies. As KINFRA did not grant any further extension, the developer agreed to surrender the land. The developer has stated that they tried to explore the possibility of transferring the SEZ to KINFRA by assigning the rights in their favour. But due to the market conditions and uncertainty about the viability of the biotech SEZ in the specific location, KINFRA has advised the developer to get the SEZ notification reversed before surrendering the land. The developer has stated that no development activity has taken place in the SEZ and that they have not availed any duty benefit/exemption for the SEZ. The request of the developer for de-notification is placed before BoA for consideration.

(ii) Request of M/s. Sanvo Resorts Pvt. Ltd. for de-notification of notified IT/ITES SEZ at Panvel Maharashtra

Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Panvel, Maharashtra developed by M/s. Sanvo Resorts Pvt. Ltd. was notified on 10th July 2008 over an area of 10.69.2 hectares. The proposal was listed in the agenda of the BoA meeting held on 11th August 2009 but it withdrawn by the developer. The developer has now submitted that after a serious deliberation and the continued bleak response on space additions, the management has now firmly decided for the de-notification of the SEZ. They have confirmed that they have neither been granted approval for carrying out authorized operations nor they have undertaken any construction activity in the said SEZ. It has been confirmed that no any duty benefits or exemptions in any form have been availed for the SEZ. It has also been confirmed that no units are functional in the SEZ. The request of the developer for de-notification of the SEZ is submitted for consideration.

(iii) Request of Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (ELCOT) for de- notification of notified IT/ITES SEZ at Sholinganallur II and Perumbakkam Villages, Tambaram Taluk, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu

The above mentioned SEZ was notified on 30th April 2008 over an area of 80.81.5 hectares. The developer has requested for de-notification of the SEZ stating that due to recession and slow down of IT sector, they have decided to drop the proposal of developing the IT/ITES SEZ. It has been further stated that ELCOT has received a communication from CMD, Tamil Industrial Development Corporation Limited (TIDCO) informing that the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has announced setting up of Financial City and Media Entertainment Park on the demand of the Industries Department at the above location and has accordingly requested ELCOT to give its concurrence for the SEZ land to be alienated in favour of TIDCO. The request of the developer for de-notification of the SEZ is submitted for consideration.

Item No. 38.15: Contiguity Relaxation

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(i)
Request of M/s. Navi Mumbai SEZ Private Limited for relaxation of conditions of LoA regarding contiguity and multiple entry/exit gates

M/s. Navi Mumbai SEZ Private Limited was granted formal approval for setting up of multi product SEZ at Dronagiri, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra vide LoA dated 30.07.2007. The said SEZ was notified on 21.11.2007 over an area of 1233.6767 hectares. In the BoA meeting held on 5th November 2009 the following request of the developer was considered:-

(a) Relaxation of condition originally imposed for ensuring contiguity; (b) Relaxation of the condition of construction of under passes, for which they have suggested secured connectivity on the ground, and (c) Approval for construction of seven multi entry/exit points in their Multi Product SEZ at Dronagiri, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra (in view of relaxation sought vide (b) above); (d) Approve two numbers of sky walks in place of flyovers for establishing contiguity between processing areas.

It was noted by BoA that to get 2000 hectares of contiguous land is a very tall order. In these days of economic depression, it is important that the investor’s interest is sustained in this key infrastructure. It is preferable that the issue is resolved through dialogue. Accordingly, BoA directed that DC SEEPZ and DC, Navi Mumbai SEZ must have a meeting with the Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai to work out a feasible solution.

Comments/Report of the Chief Commissioner of Customs is at
Annexure – 15. The comments were communicated to the developer who has now given the detailed point wise action report submitting all the additional details and clarification and also compliance with the modifications suggested by Chief Commissioner, Customs to the developer. A copy of the action taken report given by the developer is at Annexure -16.

In view of the above the proposal is request of the developers is placed before BoA for consideration.

(ii) Request for relaxation in contiguity of the multi product SEZ at Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh proposed to be developed by M/s. IFFCO Kisan SEZ Limited (IKSEZ)

Formal approval was granted for setting up of multi product SEZ at Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh by M/s. IFFCO Kisan SEZ Limited (IKSEZ) on an area of 1023 hectares, vide LoA dated 5th May 2008. The proposal was considered in the meeting of the BOA held on 2nd January 2008. The Board noted that the land area of the SEZ was not contiguous in as much as it is bisected by a National Highway. The Board was also informed that the processing area of the SEZ would be on one side of the National Highway and the other side of the National Highway will have the non-processing area. The Board, therefore, granted formal approval subject to the following conditions:-

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(i) The developer shall maintain contiguity by dedicated security gates/over bridges/underpass and also fence side of the road facing the processing area, with 2.4 metre high wall/chain link fencing, topped by 0.6 metres barbed wire fencing as per the provisions of the SEZ rules prior to amendment dated 16.03.2007.
(ii) No tax benefits would be available for measures taken to establish contiguity. (iii) The entire processing area would be located on one side of the National Highway.

The DC VSEZ has forwarded Inspection Report for notification and has intimated the following position with regard to maintaining contiguity of the SEZ

(i) The developer has approached NHAI for construction of over bridge to make the SEZ land contiguous. In consultation with NHAI engineers location has been finalized for proposed over bridge. (ii) NHAI has informed that they have asked the developer to submit the design, drawings and cost estimate. Upon submission of the same to NHAI by the developer, it will be processed for approval and the developer will be asked to deposit the requisite amount to start construction. Upon deposit of the funds, construction of over bridge will be started by NHAI as per schedule fixed. (iii) The developer has informed has informed that they placed a work order for consultancy services for design, drawing and cost estimate for over bridge and the consultant will take 3 months for submission of design and engineering drawings. (iv) The developer undertakes that they will deposit the requisite amount with NHAI and start work immediately after receipt of estimate and approval from NHAI. The tentative estimate is Rs. 8.00 crores. (v) Total project area for SEZ is spread on both sides of NH 5. The area on west side of the NH 5 is 762 hectares and the area on the east side of NH 5 is 261 hectares totalling 1023 Ha. Thus it is possible to locate the entire processing area of the zone on the west side of the National Highway as per relevant instructions. It also fulfils the condition that more than 50% of the area of zone should be processing area. In view of the above BoA requested to relax the contiguity condition before the SEZ is notified.

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Request of M/s. Wellgrow Buildcon Pvt. Ltd., Haryana for relaxation of contiguity

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M/s. Wellgrow Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. was granted formal approval for setting up of sector specific SEZ Electronics/IT &ITEs sector at Revenue village of Babra Bankipur, Tehsil and District Gurgaon, Haryana in the BoA meeting held on
20th March 2008 subject to the condition that the notification will be issued only after the land is partitioned in the revenue records with clear title and possession. The LoA was issued on 21.04.2008. The developer has intimated that the land has since been partition in the company’s name. The developer has further informed that two private Raastas failing in revenue numbers 39/2/2 (0-8) and 39/3/2/2 (0-8) passing through the SEZ project land are jointly owned by the company/associates and private individuals. It has been further stated these private Raastas are not Revenue ‘Raastas’ and are not meant for public thoroughfare; and are meant only for private use of the land owners. The developer has furnished a map in which the private Raastas are marked ‘A’ and ‘B’ in the shijra plan (Annexure – 17). The developer has stated that the joint owners of these private Raastas have given their absolute No Objections for construction of an underpass through the said private Raastas to achieve contiguity of the SEZ. It has also been stated that these private Raastas to be retained for these individual land owners to provide access to their land, and also essential for the developer for establishing contiguity for the entire SEZ land. In view of the above the developer has requested to relax the contiguity norms and allow the SEZ land, proposed to be connected through the two under passes, to be considered contiguous for the purpose of the SEZ. The request of the developer is placed before the BoA for consideration.

Item No. 38.16: Grant of second 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

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It was further decided that the cases which do not fulfil the above criteria will be placed before BoA for consideration.

(i) Category I - Cases which do not fulfil the above criteria

The following case which does not fulfil the above criteria and is placed below for consideration of BoA for grant of second extension:-

S. No. Name of the Developer Sector and area Location of the SEZ Percentage of land in possession of developer as on expiry of validity of in-principle approval 1. Rewa Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (formerly M/s. Ispat Industries Ltd.) Multi product, 1012 hectares Raigad, Maharashtra In-principle approval was granted vide LoA dated 07.01.2008. The developer was also granted first extension the validity of which has expired on 07.01.2010. The developer has stated that 53.914 hectares of land has been acquired and the land acquisition process is likely to be completed in 9 to 10 months. In view of this the developer has requested for extension of the validity by one year so that the developer could complete all the formalities of acquisition process and file the application for formal approval for implementing the project. In this case the developer is not acquired 50% of the land.

Item No. 38.17: Requests for extension of validity of LoP

(i) Request of M/s. Plastolene Polymers Pvt. Ltd. a unit in FSEZ for further renewal of LoP.

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M/s. Plastolene Polymers Pvt. Ltd. was granted LoP for processing of plastic waste/scrap and manufacture of other value added products of plastic. The LoP is valid till 28.02.2010. The unit has stated that the unit was not operational for period of 26 months due to devastating fire in the factory. The unit has requested for the following:-

a) Extension of LoP for another 5 years i.e. up to 28.2.2015 b) Non reckoning of period of April, 2007 to May, 2009 i.e. 26 months for the purpose of NFE calculation on account of the fire in the unit.

The request of the unit is at Annexure - 18. The request is placed before the BoA for consideration.

Item No. 38.18: Request of M/s Mahindra World City Developers Limited for divestment of 26% equity held in Ascendas Mahindra IT Park Private Limited, a co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT, Hardware and Bio-informatics at Mahindra World City, Chengalpattu, Chennai.

The above mentioned SEZ by Mahindra World City Developers Limited is notified on an area on an area of 265.6 hectares. M/s Ascendas Mahindra IT Park Private Ltd., a joint venture of Mahindra World City Developers Limited (MWCDL) with M/s Ascendas Land Private Limited (ALI) in which MWCDL holds 26% equity, was approved a co-developer vide LoA dated 5th September, 2007. M/s MWCDL has stated that ALI has expressed interest to acquire and own 100% share of the Ascendas Mahindra IT Park Private Ltd.(AMITPL) and has, therefore, sought approval for divesting 26% equity shares held by the company in AMITPL. A copy of the request of MWCDL is at Annexure-19. The request is placed before the BoA for consideration.

Item No. 38.19: Meeting held under the Chairmanship of Shri D.K. Mittal, Additional Secretary on 25.09.2009 to discuss operational issues of M/s. Infosys Tech Ltd., a unit in the sector specific SEZ developed by Chandigarh Administration at Chandigarh, Punjab over an area of 31.49.66 hectares.

A meeting was held on 25.09.2009, under the Chairmanship of Shri D.K. Mittal, Additional Secretary, to discuss the operational issues of M/s. Infosys Tech Ltd. The minutes of the said meeting is enclosed. Subsequently, D/o Revenue has raised certain issues relating to the zone. Comments of the DC on the issues raised by the Revenue Secretary is enclosed. The matter is placed before the BoA for decision in the matter.

Item No. 38.20: Minutes of the meeting to discuss policy for setting up of units for recycling of plastics in SEZs

A meeting, under the Chairmanship of Shri Anil Mukim, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, - to discuss policy for setting up units for recycling of plastics in SEZs, was held on 7th January 2010. The minutes of the meeting are placed

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at Annexure-23. The minutes of the meeting are placed before BoA for information/approval.

Item No. 38.21: Providing single point clearance system to the developer and unit under the State Acts and rules

SEZ Rule 5(5)(h) Provides that before recommending any proposal for setting up of a Special Economic Zone, the State Government shall endeavour that single point clearance system is made available in the State to the proposed SEZ units and developer under the State Acts and rules. However, despite this provision many of the State Governments have not effectively put in place system of Single Window Mechanism. In order to implement this provision effectively it is suggested that no new proposal should be put up to BoA from the State Governments which have not effectively put in place system of Single Window Mechanism. This would be applicable to new approvals and to the requests seeking extension of “in-principle” or formal approval as well.

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