Agenda of 41st BOA meeting 13th July, 2010
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Agenda for the 41st meeting of the Board of Approval to be held on 13th July 2010
at 11.00 AM in the Room No. 47, Udyog Bhawan
Item No. 41.1: Proposals for setting up of SEZs
S. No
Name of the
Developer
Location
Sector
Area (in
ha)
Land
Possession
SGR*
Status of
application
i.
M/s. Videocon
Industries Limited
Navi
Mumbai,
Maharashtra
Electronics
Hardware and
Software
100
No
Yes
New
ii
M/s. Coastal
Ferrotech Limited
Fatehpur
(PO),
Nandkumar
(PS),
Haldia East Mednipur,
West Bengal
Metal
111.28
No
Yes
New
iii
M/s. Infoparks,
Kerala
Taluk
Kunnathunad,
District
Ernakulam,
Kerala
IT/ITES
12.5804
Yes
Yes
New
*State Government’s Recommendation
Item No.41.2: Requests for co-developers
(i) Request of M/s. Phoenix Techno City Private Limited for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Gachibowli village, Serillingampally Mandal, R.R. District, Andhra Pradesh, being developed by M/s. L&T Phoenix Infoparks Pvt. Ltd.
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). M/s. Phoenix Techno City Private Limited, a subsidiary of the developer has submitted a proposal for becoming a co-developer for development of IT infrastructure together with relevant amenities and facilities in the leased out space of 427651 sq ft. in the above SEZ. Co-developer agreement dated 15th June, 2010 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. Indiabulls Water Supply and Waste Management Services 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 Water Supply and Waste Management Services Limited has submitted a proposal for co-developer in the aforesaid SEZ for development of infrastructure facilities related to water supply, effluent treatment, waste management etc and related activities together with relevant amenities in the above mentioned SEZ. Co-developer agreement dated 29th June 2010 between the developer and co-developer has been provided. The request of the co-developer is submitted for consideration of BoA.
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Item No. 41.3: Proposal of SEEPZ Exporters Energy Saving Association (Proposed) for in-principle approval for becoming co-developer in the SEZ for sourcing and distribution of electricity in SEEPZ-SEZ at economical rate
In SEEPZ-SEZ, as compared to other locations, the power tariff has been comparatively higher which has been a cause of concern for the exporters in the zone. The zone Administration has been examined the possibility of providing power to the exporters at a reasonable rate so as to reduce the transaction cost and also to increase the enhanced the competitiveness.
The SEZ Rules, 2006 vide Rule 5(5) (c) provides for allowing generation, transmission and distribution of power with a Special Economic Zone subject to provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003). Further, Section 14(b) of the Electricity Act, 2003 was amended vide Government of India Notification dated 3rd March 2010 incorporating a provision “Provided that the developer a SEZ notified under sub-section (1) of section 4 of the SEZ Act 2005 shall be deemed to be a licensee for the purpose of this clause, with effect from the date of notification of such SEZ”.
Pursuant to the above provisions, the exporters in the SEEPZ-SEZ after consultation among themselves formed an SPV known as “SEEPZ Exporters Energy Saving Association (Proposed) with the sole objective of sourcing and distributing power at reasonable rate to the units and establishment located in SEEPZ-SEZ. In this regard, the office bearers of the Associations visited the Indore SEZ where the facility of sourcing and distribution of power at reasonable rate through the Madhya Pradesh Aoudyogik Vikas Kendra has been in existence for the past 5 years. They have been sourcing the power from NTPC.
In terms of the aforesaid amendment in Section 14 (b) of the Electricity Act, DC, SEEPZ-SEZ has been made to be a Deemed Licensee. SEEPZ Exporters Energy Saving Association (Proposed) have submitted a proposal to DC, SEEPZ for granting of co- developer status under Rule 6 of the SEZ Rules, 2006 for undertaking the activity of sourcing and distribution of power at reasonable rate to the units and establishments located in SEEPZ- SEZ.
The proposal is placed before BoA for consideration.
Item No. 41.4: Requests for first extension of validity of formal approvals
(i) Request of M/s. GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Multi Services with an International Financial Services Centre at GMR Hyderabad International Airport, Shamshabad, Hyderabad, beyond 24th June 2010
(ii)
Request of M/s. Velankani Technology Parks Private Limited for extension of the
validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Electronic
Hardware & Software including ITES at Sriperumbudur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, beyond
22nd May 2010
(iii) Request of M/s. MAS Fabric Parks (India) Private Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Textile and Apparel at Chintavaram village, Chillakuru Mandal, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, beyond 25th July 2010
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(iv) Request of M/s. City Gold Realties Private Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Village Sanathal, Taluka Sanand, District Ahmedabad, Gujarat, beyond 18th June 2010
(v) Request of M/s. Shivganga Real Estate Holders Private Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Village Sargasan, Taluka & District Gandhinagar, Gujarat, beyond 18th June 2010
(vi) Request of M/s. RNA Builders for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Village Tivri and Rajawali, Taluka Vasai, District Thane, Maharashtra, beyond 25th November 2010
(vii)
Request of M/s. Rudradev Township Private Limited for extension of the validity
period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at
Solankurini
village,
Madurai
Taluk,
Madurai
District,
Tamil
Nadu,
beyond
25th July 2010
(viii) Request of M/s. Starex SEZ Developers Private Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Village Binola, Gurgaon, Haryana, beyond 12th December 2010
(ix) Request of M/s. Sunny Vista Realtors Private Limited for extension of the validity of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for multi services at Taluka Panvel, District Raigad, Maharashtra beyond 14th October 2010
(x) Request of M/s. Unitech Kochi SEZ Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Village Kunnathundau, Taluk Morkala Desam, Ernakulam, Kerala beyond 22nd August 2009. The developer has made a delayed request for grant of first extension of the validity of the formal approval. The BoA may also consider condoning the delay.
Item No. 41.5: Requests for second extension of validity of formal approvals
(i) Request of M/s. K. Raheja Corporation Private Limited for second extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for multi services at Verna Industrial Area, Goa, beyond 24th October 2010
The developer was granted formal approval for setting up the above mentioned SEZ,
over an area of 107.17 hectares, vide LoA dated 25th October 2006. The SEZ was notified on
6th November 2007 over an area of 105.91 hectares. The developer has been granted first
extension of the formal approval, the validity of which is up to 24th October 2010. The
developer has given has submitted the details of developmental work done in the SEZ and
has intimated that Rs. 190 crores have been invested for the project and commitments made
for future development. It has also been stated that due to lack of State Government support
in providing adequate security and tackling the Law and order situation and including the
‘stop work’ notice issued by State Government, they were unable to undertake construction
activities after August 2008. Further, aggrieved by the State Governments decision, the
developer has approached the High Court Bombay, Goa Bench and the matter is sub-judice.
The developer has stated that the company is keen to execute the project and set-up the multi
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services SEZ and has, therefore, requested for grant of second extension of the validity of formal approval.
(ii) Request of M/s. Paradigm Logistics & Distribution Private Limited for second extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Verna Industrial Area, Goa, beyond 24th October 2010
over an area of 40.25 hectares, vide LoA dated 25th October 2006. The SEZ is yet to be notified. The developer has been granted first extension of the formal approval, the validity of which is up to 24th October 2010. The developer has stated that though DC, SEEPZ, had forwarded Inspection Report for notification of the SEZ, the SEZ’s notification was kept in abeyance on the basis of written instruction from the Government of Goa. Further, aggrieved by the State Governments decision, the developer has also approached the High Court Bombay, Goa Bench and the matter is sub-judice. The developer has stated that the company is keen to execute the project and set-up the IT/ITES SEZ and has, therefore, requested for grant of second extension of the validity of formal approval.
(iii) Request of M/s. Meditab Specialities Private Limited for second extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Pharmaceuticals at Bhut Khamb, Kerim, Ponda, Goa, beyond 22nd August 2010
over an area of 123.2 hectares, vide LoA dated 23rd August 2006. The SEZ was notified on
10th April 2007 over an area of 123.20 hectares. The developer has been granted first
extension of the formal approval, the validity of which is up to 22nd August 2010. The
developer has stated that after notification the company had initiated developmental work on
the SEZ including allotment of plots to Cipla Limited for setting up of units in the SEZ.
However, in December 2007, there was an agitation commenced against all SEZs in the State
of Goa. Thereafter, the Government of Goa issued a Stop Work Notice directing all the SEZ
developers to stop all development work in the SEZ and directed GIDC to cancel the lease of
the land which has been allotted for the SEZ. Further, aggrieved by the State Governments
decision, the developer has also approached the High Court Bombay, Goa Bench and the
matter is sub-judice. The developer has stated that the company is keen to set up the SEZ and
has, therefore, requested for grant of second extension of the validity of formal approval.
(iv) Request of M/s. Quarkcity India Private Limited for second extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Mohali, Punjab, beyond 8th June 2010
over an area of 20 hectares, vide LoA dated 9th June 2006. The SEZ was notified on
2nd November 2006 over an area of 13.75 hectares. The developer has been granted first
extension of the formal approval, the validity of which was up to 8th June 2010. The
developer has given the details of steps taken towards implementation of the project. The
developer has stated that as on 30.04.2010, an amount of Rs. 272.84 crores has been invested
so far towards implementation/completion of authorized operations for the implementation of
the project. The developer has further stated that due to slow down in Global Economy the
project was delayed. The developer needs more time to complete the project and has,
therefore, requested for grant of second extension of the validity of formal approval.
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(v) Request of Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation for second extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for EHTP/IT/ITES at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, beyond 12th July 2010
over an area of 28 hectares, vide LoA dated 13th July 2006. The SEZ was notified on
13th December 2006 over an area of 28 hectares. The developer has been granted first
extension of the formal approval, the validity of which is up to 12th July 2010. The developer
has given the details of the investment and infrastructure created in the SEZ. As per the
details a total investment of Rs. 53.4 crores has been made by the developer/units. The
developer has stated that LoA have been issued to 10 units out of which three units have
started construction activity. The developer needs more time to complete the project and has,
therefore, requested for grant of second extension of the validity of formal approval.
(vi) Request of M/s. Jubilant Infrastructure Limited for second extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Chemicals at Bharuch, Gujarat, beyond 20th August 2010
over an area of 100 hectares, vide LoA dated 21st August 2006. The SEZ was notified on
11th February 2008 over an area of 107.16.50 hectares. The developer has been granted first
extension of the formal approval, the validity of which is up to 20th August 2010. The
developer has stated that after grant of first extension the project has been put on the ‘Fast
Track’ and exports are expected start by January 2011. Further total investment including
land made by Developer Jubilant SEZ so far is Rs. 40 crores and by one SEZ unit is Rs. 21.53
crores (Approx.). The developer has, therefore, requested for grant of second extension of the
validity of formal approval.
(vii) Request of M/s. GHI Finlease and Investment Limited for second extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Bhondsi, Tehsil Sohna, District Gurgaon, Haryana, beyond 24th August 2010
over an area of 10.62 hectares, vide LoA dated 25th August 2006. The SEZ was notified on
3rd December 2007 over an area of 12.936 hectares. The developer has been granted first
extension of the formal approval, the validity of which is up to 24th August 2010. The
developer has stated that the project has been delayed due to circumstance beyond their
control and has, therefore, requested for grant of further extension of formal approval so that
the company can implement the project as per intent and spirit of SEZ Act.
(viii) Request of M/s. Dr. Fresh Health Care Private Limited for second extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Gurgaon, Haryana, beyond 25th June 2010
over an area of 30.35 hectares, vide LoA dated 26th June 2006. The SEZ was notified on
17th April 2007 over an area of 23.429 hectares. The developer has been granted first
extension of the formal approval, the validity of which was up to 25th June 2010. The
developer has stated that the company has initiated the process of Master Planning and
various approvals are under progress. The work for Phase-I development will commence
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shortly. The delay in commencing the work was due to difficult market condition. The developer has, therefore, sought further extension of the validity of formal approval.
(ix)
Request of M/s. Newfound Properties and Leasing Private Limited for second
extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector
specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Juinagar, District Thane, Maharashtra, beyond
20th August 2010
over an area of 21.41 hectares, vide LoA dated 21st August 2006. The SEZ was notified on
22nd August 2008 over an area of 21.26 hectares. The developer has been granted first
extension of the formal approval, the validity of which is up to 20th August 2010. The
developer has given has submitted the details of developmental work done in the SEZ and
has intimated that Rs. 81.07 crores have been invested in the project. The developer has
stated that due to the global recessionary trends, coupled with financial credit crunch, the
project encountered slow rate of implementation. The developer has further stated that the
company is keen to execute the project and has, therefore, sought further extension of the
validity of formal approval.
(x)
Request of M/s. Stargaze Properties Private Limited for second extension of the
validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for
IT/ITES at Raviriyal village, District Ranga Reddy, Andhra Pradesh, beyond
25th October 2010
over an area of 68.96 hectares, vide LoA dated 26th October 2006. The SEZ was notified on
1st June 2007 over an area of 68.96 hectares. The developer has been granted first extension
of the formal approval, the validity of which is up to 25th October 2010. The developer has
given has submitted the details of developmental work done in the SEZ and has intimated
that Rs. 19.62 crores have been invested in the project. The developer has stated that due to
the global recessionary trends, coupled with financial credit crunch, the project encountered
slow rate of implementation. The developer has further stated that the company is keen to
execute the project and has, therefore, sought further extension of the validity of formal
approval.
(xi)
Request of M/s. J.T. Holdings Private Limited for second extension of the
validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for
IT/ITES at Maheshwaram Mandal, District Ranga Reddy, Andhra Pradesh, beyond
25th October 2010
over an area of 28.33 hectares, vide LoA dated 26th October 2006. The SEZ was notified on
18th May 2007 over an area of 28.33 hectares. The developer has been granted first extension
of the formal approval, the validity of which is up to 25th October 2010. The developer has
submitted the details of developmental work done in the SEZ and has intimated that Rs.
10.81 crores have been invested in the project. The developer has stated that due to the global
recessionary trends, coupled with financial credit crunch, the project encountered slow rate of
implementation. The developer has further stated that the company is keen to execute the
project and has, therefore, sought further extension of the validity of formal approval.
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(xii) Request of M/s. Brahmani Infratech Private Limited for second extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Mamidipalli village, saroornagar Mandal, R.R. District, Andhra Pradesh, beyond 24th October 2010
Vide LoA dated 25th October 2006. The SEZ was notified on 17th April 2007 over an area of 60.70 hectares. The developer has been granted first extension of the formal approval, the validity of which is up to 24th October 2010. The developer has stated that the company is unable to take up significant construction due to delay in finalizing the criteria by Airport Authority of India (AAI) for issuing NoC in the project area. Further the effect of economic slowdown has impaired the decision making of several clients who were in talks with the company through the IT&C Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. The developer has also stated the Political uncertainty and ensuring agitations in Andhra Pradesh, along with frequent bandhs and violence for Telangana statehood have crippled the economic environment of Hyderabad. This coupled with the ailing economy has destabilized investor/client confidence and put to peril several projects in and around Hyderabad. It has been further stated that, despite the above issues the company has commenced development of 45208 sqft. (approx) of Incubation space, which will be completed by September 2010. This will enable the company to understand client interest and proceed with further development, based on demand. In view of the above position the developer has requested for further extension of the validity of formal approval.
Item No. 41.6: Delayed requests for extension of validity of formal approvals
(i) Request of M/s. Cochin Port Trust for second extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Port based at Vallarpadam, Cochin, beyond 17th April 2009
over an area of 115 hectares, vide LoA dated 18th April 2006. The SEZ was notified on
2nd November 2006 over an area of 115.25 hectares. The developer has now requested for an
extension of validity of LoA in respect of the SEZ for a further period of two years beyond
17.04.2009. DC CSEZ has stated that it has been explained by the developer that a delay has
occurred for placing a formal request seeking extension of LoA due to an incorrect
understanding of the terminology ‘operationalization’ of the SEZ. DC CSEZ has
recommended that condoning the delay and granting first and second extension
simultaneously thereby extending the validity of LoA up to 17th April 2011.
(ii) Request of M/s. Cochin Port Trust for second extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Port based at Puthuvypeen, Cochin, beyond 17th April 2009
over an area of 285 hectares, vide LoA dated 18th April 2006. The SEZ was notified on
2nd November 2006 over an area of 285.8413 hectares. The developer has now requested for
an extension of validity of LoA in respect of the SEZ for a further period of two years beyond
17.04.2009. DC CSEZ has stated that it has been explained by the developer that a delay has
occurred for placing a formal request seeking extension of LoA due to an incorrect
understanding of the terminology ‘operationalization’ of the SEZ. DC CSEZ has
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recommended that condoning the delay and granting first and second extension simultaneously thereby extending the validity of LoA up to 17th April 2011.
Item No. 41.7: Grant of third extension of in-principle approval.
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.
M/s.
Chhindwara
Plus Developers
Limited
Multi
Product,
2000 Ha
Saurar
Tehsil,
Chhindwara
District,
Madhya
Pradesh
In-principle approval was granted vide LoA
dated 30th July 2007. The developer has already
been granted two extensions. The validity of
last extension is upto 29th July 2010. The
developer has now requested for further
extension of validity stating that the company
has
already
acquired
850
hectares
of
Bhumiswami land, for contiguous possession
of
land,
transfer
of
Government
land
admeasuring 392.708 hectares, and permission
to purchase Tribal land admeasuring 347
hectares falling in the earmarked area were
approved by the Apex Committee, under the
Chairmanship of the Chief Minister held on
26.04.2010.
Further
the
Government
of
Madhya Pradesh has approved a supply of 6
MGD water supply from Kanhan River located
at 1 KM from the SEZ location. Further the
Government has agreed to equity participation
through AKVN Limited, Jabalpur for which an
MOU is being finalized. The developer has also
stated that the intervention by the Government
of Madhya Pradesh, assures the completion of
the project in due course of time and a formal
application within 12 months.
2.
M/s.
Bengal
SREI
Infrastructure
Development
Limited
Auto
Compo-
nents,
200 Ha
Kharagpur,
West
Bengal
In-principle approval was granted vide LoA
dated 25th October 2006. The developer has
already been granted two extensions. The
validity
of
last
extension
was
upto
20th June 2010. The developer has now
requested for further extension of validity
stating that the company has already acquired
103.1983 acres of land and expect to complete
procurement of 146.8017 acres within 6 to 9
months. Thus the company will procure the
minimum area of 250 acres for the project.
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Item No. 40.8: 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.
In the BoA meeting held on 11th February 2010 the request of the developer for partial de-notification of an area admeasuring 28.841 hectares from the total notified area living a balance of 178.5813 hectares was approved.
Now, the developer has requested for in-principle approval for de-notification of the entire SEZ stating that the two existing units in the SEZ have decided to opt out of the SEZ due to global economic recession adversely affecting steel markets The units have already been granted in-principle exit approval by the DC subject to refund of all the dues on account of various exemptions/concessions availed by them under the SEZ scheme. It has been stated that the developer has paid all their dues on account of custom duty and other exemptions such as stamp duty, VAT etc. amounting to Rs. 5.28 crores for the entire SEZ area of 247.52 hectares.
Item No. 41.9: Requests for increase/decrease in area
(i) Request of M/s. Maytas Hill County SEZ Private Limited for de-notification of a portion of land in the notified sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Bachupalli village, Qutbullapur Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh
Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Bachupalli village, Qutbullapur Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh by M/s. Maytas Hill County SEZ Private Limited was notified on 13th June 2007 over an area of 29.87 hectares. The developer has requested for de- notification of 8.64 hectares from the notified area, thereby making the total area of the SEZ as 21.23 hectares. As regards the reasons for the proposed de-notification, the developer has stated that while reviewing the project under the present market conditions, the company has revised the build-up plan and land area required. The DC VSEZ has recommended the request of the developer.
(ii) Request of M/s RGA Software Systems Private Limited co-developer in the IT/ITES SEZ at Bellandure Village, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore, East Taluk, Bangalore Urban District Bangalore by M/s. Primal Projects Private Limited, for increasing area of their operation.
IT/ITES SEZ at Bangalore, Karnataka, by M/s. Primal Projects Private Limited was
notified on 23.10.2006, over an area of 10.361 hectares. Subsequently, an additional area of
2.312 hectares was approved on 23rd May 2008. Thereby, making the total area of the SEZ as
12.673 hectares. M/s RGA Software Systems Pvt. Ltd. was approved as a co-developer in the
SEZ for developing an area of 6.503 hectares, in the meeting of the BoA held on
2nd January 2008. The co-developer has submitted a proposal for increasing the area under
their operations from 6.503 hectares to 12.673 hectares by adding an area of 6.17 hectares.
With this increase in area the entire SEZ will be developed by M/s. RGA Software Systems
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Private Limited. An agreement dated 15th February 2010 between co-developer and developer has been provided. The proposal is submitted for consideration of the Board of Approval.
Item No. 41.10: 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. In the BoA meetings held on 11th February 2010 and
8th June 2010, the developer was granted approval for addition of land measuring 108.03
hectares and 2.5 hectares respectively to the SEZ. In the BoA meeting held on 11th February
2010, the request of the developer for addition of area for establishment of a green field port
was not approved and the BoA directed the proposal for the port should be submitted
separately for its consideration. The developer has, accordingly, submitted a proposal for
addition of the following area in the non-processing area of the SEZ to be explicitly used for
port
a. Revenue land for setting up a new Green-field Minor Port b. Coastal land in possession of the developer; taken from Tamil Nadu Maritime Board. c. Port water area as per Tamil Nadu Government notifications allowing exclusive use of the port waters by the developer.
The details of the area proposed to be added is given below:-
S. No. Description of Area Area for port (in Ha) 1. Revenue land for Minor Port 124.13 2. Coastal Land 6.07 3. Area for Jetties in the Water Area 46.17 4. Area for Northern Break Water 10.93
Total 187.30
The developer has stated that the additional areas requested are contiguous in themselves as well as in combination with the already notified SEZ area. 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 the map showing the area proposed to be added to the SEZ is at Annexure - 1. The request of the developer for increase in area in the SEZ by 187.30 hectares for setting up the green field port is placed before the BoA for consideration.
Item No. 41.11: Request of M/s. NSL SEZ (Chennai) Private Limited for withdrawal their request for de-notification of the notified sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Sholinganallur, Tambaram Taluk, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu
Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Sholinganallur, Tambaram Taluk, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu developed by M/s. NSL SEZ (Chennai) Private Limited was notified on 3rd May, 2007 over an area of 18.604 hectares. The developer had requested for de- notification of the SEZ. The request was approved in the BoA meeting held on 8th June 2010
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and the decision of the BoA was conveyed to the developer vide letter dated 21st June 2010. The developer has now requested for cancellation of the approval granted by the BoA for de- notification of the SEZ. The developer has further requested that their earlier request 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, which was not agreed to by the BoA in the meeting held on 9th April 2010, be re-considered.
The request of the developer is submitted for consideration of BoA.
Item No. 41.12: Requests for authorized operations
(i) 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 certain authorized operations in the non-processing area of the SEZ. The developer has also requested for cancellation of the approval of the BoA, granted in the meeting held on 11th February, 2009, for construction of residential apartment in the non-processing area of the SEZ. The details of the request alongwith the comments of DC, VSEZ is given below:-
Activity
(authorized
operations)
Total
entitlement of
the developer
(in sqm.)
Permission
sought
(in sqm.)
Permission
given so far
(in sqm.)
Additional
permission
sought
(in sqm.)
Remarks
of
Development
Commissioner
Residential Apartments
18432
18432
(The developer
has
sought
cancellation of
this approval)
The
developer
request
for
cancellation
of
this permission.
DC
has
recommended
Commercial
service
apartments
4608
4500
--
DC
has
recommended
Facilities
–
Medical
facility with 20 bed
hospital, Club House,
Space
for
Banks,
IT/Software
training
centers,
Kiosks,
Computer
hardware
show rooms, and support
services offices
7680
7500
DC has recommended
In addition to the above, the developer has sought approval to undertake the following activities in the non-processing area of zone with availing any benefits under SEZ Act/Rules
Activity (Authorized operation) Permission sought Permission given so far Remarks of Development Commissioner Hotel 10000 sqm. Nil Non-IT Space 40000 sqm. Nil As per local Municipal authority norms, permissible built up area in the non- processing area is 84000 sqm.
The request of the developer is placed before the BoA for consideration.
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(ii) Request of Adhishtan Investments India Private Limited for authorized operations as a co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for Textiles at Atchutapuram Mandal, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh being developed by M/s Brandix India Apparel City (Private) Limited
Sector specific SEZ for textiles at Atchutapuram Mandal, Visakhapatnam, Andhra
Pradesh by M/s Brandix India Apparel City (Private) Limited was notified on 10th April,
2007 over an area of 404.7 hectares. M/s Adhisthan Investments India Private Limited
was
granted co-developer status vide LoA dated 20th August, 2009 for construction and sub-
leasing of residential housing together with the construction and management of recreational
facilities over an area of 99.62 hectares in the SEZ. The co-developer has requested for
carrying out certain authorized operations in the non-processing area of the SEZ. The details
of the request alongwith the comments is given below:-
Brandix India Apparel City Pvt. Ltd
(Developer)
Adhishtan Investment
(Co-developer)
Activity (Not covered
under default list)
Entitlement
of the Zone
(sqm.)
Approved
Qty
(sqm)
Constructed
(sqm)
Balance
(sqm)
Addition
(sqm.)
Total
(sqm.)
Permission
given so far
to
Co-
Developer
Remarks of the
DC, VSEZ
Residential - Housing
Hostel/Service
Apartments
4,98,100
20,000
6760
13,240
20000
33240
Nil
Recommended
Facilities
Schools/Technical institution/ Educational Institution 249,050 8,000 0 8000 0 8,000 Nil -do- Commercial
Office Space/Shopping arcade/retail space/multiplex
40,000 5,520 34480 0 34480 Nil -do- 25 rooms budget hotel
0 0 0 1500 1500 Nil -do- Business/ Convention Centre
for 100 persons 0 N. A. 0 600 (for 100 persons) Nil -do- Sub-total – Commercial 2,49,050 40,000 5,520 34,480 1500 36,580 Nil
Golf Course with Green Belt
3,23,748
(80 acres)
3,23,748
(80 acres)
Nil
-do-
Rail Head
Not specified 0 N. A. 0 Not specified Nil -do-
The request of the developer is placed before the BoA for consideration.
(iii) 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
The above mentioned SEZ was notified on 18th May 2007 on an area of 14.50 hectares. M/s. Topnotch Projects Private Limited has been approved as co-developer in the aforesaid SEZ, in the meeting of the BoA held on 8th August 2007. In the BoA meeting held on 11th February 2010 BoA had granted approval for transfer of certain authorized operations, which were earlier approved for developer, in favour of the co-developer. The co- developer has, now, stated that developer was permitted a total quantum of 55,000 sqm. (besides residential apartments) which included 10,000 sqm for “Retail and 5,000 sqm. for “Club, Gym etc” whereas, the approval given to the co-developer were clubbed in Entertainment zone and that not covers the 15000 sqm area in the original approval. Further, since the developer has surrendered the authorized operations in favour of the co-developer,
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the quantum surrendered by the developer should be approved for the co-developer also. The DC has recommended the request of the developer. The details of the proposal is given below:-
Activity Total entitlement (as already approved in the name of developer) Permission given to co-developer on surrender by developer in the BoA meeting held on 11.02.2010 Additional permission sought Business Centre 5000 5000 Nil Food Courts 5000 5000 Nil Commercial 5000 5000 Nil Retail 10000 Entertainment Zone 10000 Club, Gym etc. 5000
10000
15000 Total 40000 25000 15000
(iv) Request of M/s Airmid Developers Limited for enhancement in the quantum of approval for authorized operations in sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Sector – 106, village Pawala Khusrupur, Gurgaon, Haryana
Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Sector – 106, village Pawala Khusrupur, Gurgaon, Haryana, by M/s Airmid Developers Limited was notified on 16th June 2009 over an area of 11.6627 hectares. In the BoA meeting held on 8th June 2010, the developer was granted approval for carrying out the following authorized operations in the non-processing area of the SEZ:-
S. No. Authorized operations Quantum requested (in sqm.) Quantum Approved (in sqm.) 1. Housing Units/Residential (660 Dwelling units) 68627 30000 2. Commercial/Facilities related to Technology (a) Employee Welfare facilities: such as Creche, Facility Management, Training centre, Library, Multi-activity centre (b) Service Apartments including Dining facilities, House Keeping facilities, Business Centre, Travel Desk etc.
16206 3. Commercial a) Commercial Complex/Office Space b) Public conveniences such as: Food services including cafeteria, food courts, Restaurants, coffee shops, Canteens, Catering facilities, Kitchens, Toilets & Restrooms. Basic Amenities stores, Groceries, Stationary stores, General convenience stores, Banks, ATM’s Post office, Courier facilities. Health care facilities/Medical center such as Clinic, Diagnostic center, Pharmacies etc
10000
7500
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Recreational Facilities: such as Club house, Indoor/Outdoor games, Kids Activity Centre and Gymnasium 3499 3499 5. Educational facilities: (School/Technical Institute/Educational Institute) 2000 2000
Now the developer has requested for enhancing the quantum of the authorized operations in respect of housing and commercial stating that the same is admissible in terms of the applicable FAR in the state of Haryana. In view of this the developer has requested to increase the quantum of approval as under:-
S.
No.
Proposed Activities
Quantum
considered
in the BoA
meeting
held
on
08.06.10
(in sqm.)
Total
admissibil
-ity
(in sqm.)
as
per
FAR
allowed in
the
State
on NPA of
5.7771 Ha.
(in sqm)
Quantum
approved
by BoA
(in sqm)
Additional
/Balance
quantum
requested
(in sqm)
1.
Housing Units/Residential
(660 Dwelling units)
68627
60595
@FAR
175
30000
30659
2.
Commercial/Facilities
related
to
Technology
(a) Employee Welfare facilities: such as
Creche,
Facility
Management,
Training
centre,
Library,
Multi-
activity centre
(b) Service Apartments including Dining
facilities, House Keeping facilities,
Business Centre, Travel Desk etc.
16206 3. Commercial a) Commercial Complex/Office Space b) Public conveniences such as:
• Food services including cafeteria, food courts, Restaurants, coffee shops, Canteens, Catering facilities, Kitchens, Toilets & Restrooms.
• Basic Amenities stores, Groceries, Stationary stores, General convenience stores, Banks, ATM’s Post office, Courier facilities.
• Health care facilities/Medical center such as Clinic, Diagnostic center, Pharmacies etc
10000
15164
@ FAR
175
7500
7664
The request of the developer for enhancement of the quantum of authorized operations as mentioned above is place before BoA for consideration.
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(v) Request of M/s. Maharashtra Airport Development Company Limited (MADC), developer of the multi product SEZ in Nagpur, Maharashtra, for transfer of approval in respect of authorized operations, in favour of M/s. Reatox Builders and Developers Private Limited, a co-developer in the SEZ.
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. Reatox Builders and Developers Private Limited was approved as a co-developer vide LoA dated 5th January, 2009. The developer was granted approval for carrying out certain authorized operations in the non-processing area by the BoA in its various meetings. The developer has, now, requested for grant of approval for transfer of the following authorized operations in favour M/s. Reatox Builders and Developers Private Limited, the co-developer:-
S. No. Authorized operations (in sqm)
Quantum (in sqm.) 1. Housing Phase-I as per the plan provided by the Developer
(Approved by BoA held on 8th August 2007)
With total no. of 2082 flats with a built- up area of 275000 sqm. 2. (i) Low income houses
(ii) Convenient shopping units
(Approved
by
BoA
held
on
2nd January 2008)
(i) 180 houses with a total area of 11312 sqm. (ii) 72 with a total area of 12255 sqm 3. Club House in the housing phase-I
(Approved
by
BoA
held
on
25th February 2008)
2035 sqm
Item No. 41.13: Proposal of M/s. Electro Optic Systems Division, a unit in NSEZ for allowing DTA Sale and broad-banding/elaboration of items
A unit of M/s. Electro Optic Systems Division – Unit – II (A Division off M/s. Optic Electronics (I) Private Limited) was set up on the recommendation/approval of the Board of Approval in its meeting dated 22.04.2003. The unit was approved for design, development & manufacture of opt-electronic equipments such as passive vision devices for vehicular applications, laser range finders, laser warning and self protection systems, electro optic surveillance & fire control systems.
LoA was issued on 01.04.2004, with conditions, inter alia, that (i) the unit shall export its entire production as per SEZ Scheme for a period of five years from the Date of Commencement of Production and (ii) the unit would not be allowed any DTA Sale of its products. The said LoA is valid upto 19.03.2011.
The unit has proposed to amend the LoA in respect of the following:-
(i) The condition disallowing DTA Sale may be removed from the LoA and it may be allowed DTA Sale/supply to authorized Central/State Government organizations and Public Sector undertaking (ii) Unit proposes to import additional Capital goods of Rs. 1.25 crore (approx)
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(iii) The items of the LoA may be elaborated/included as below:-
Items in present LoA Revised list of items Design, development and manufacture of: Design, development and manufacture of:
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Opto – electronic equipments such as passive vision devices for vehicular applicants
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Opto electronic equipments such as passive day/night vision devices, thermal imaging devices, holographic/reflex sight, spotter scope, telescopic sight, prismatic/periscopic devices and binocular/monocular devices
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Laser range finders, laser warning and
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Laser systems such as laser range finder, laser sights, laser warning system
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Self protection systems,
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Self Protection system
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Electro optic surveillance and
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Electro optic surveillance and security systems such as camera, search light, spotter scope
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Fire control systems
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Fire control system such as tank operated thermal imaging fire control system, tactical light, various sensors and control units
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Communication systems
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Accessories used for above mentioned items such as mounting adaptors carrying case, protection cover, maintenance kits, power supply unit etc.
The details of the proposal along with the comments of DC NSEZ is at Annexure - 2. The request of the unit is placed before the BoA for consideration.
Item No. 41.14: Request for transfer of units from one SEZ to another
(i) Request of M/s Tech Mahindra Limit, a unit in Mahindra World City SEZ, Chennai for transfer of the unit to Sriram SEZ, Chennai
M/s Tech Mahindra is holding LoA for IT/ITES. The unit has requested for shifting its location to Sriram SEZ, Channai. The detailed justification given by the unit for the proposed transfer is at Annexure - 3. The request of the unit is placed before the BoA for consideration.
Item No. 41.15: Request for additional gates
(i) Request of Orissa Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) 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. The request of the developer was placed before the BoA on 15th December, 2009. The BoA directed DC FSEZ to inspect the SEZ and make a report for the consideration of the Board regarding provision of an additional gate which can be considered. Meanwhile IDCO has also proposed addition of 1.66 hectares of land for construction of the
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additional gate to meet the operational requirement of the SEZ to which the Government of Orissa has also recommended. The request of IDCO for construction of an additional gate (gate no. 2) with addition of 1.66 hectares along with the report of the DC, FASEZ (as per the directions of BoA) is at Annexure - 4. The request of the IDCO is placed before the BoA for consideration.
Item No. 41.16: Appeals before BoA
(i) Appeal of M/s. Hansen Drives Limited against order of Development Commissioner, MPEZ SEZ rejecting the request of the unit for approval of certain Input Services for their authorized operations
M/s. Hansen Drives Ltd. was issued LoA on 25.09.2007 in the sector specific SEZ for
Hi-tech Engineering sector developed by M/s. Suzlon Infrastructure Ltd. for the manufacture
and rendering services for Gear Units for Wind Turbines. The LoA was subsequently
amended to undertake repair/re-engineering and reconditioning of gear box manufacture and
also to include services relating to trading in spare parts of gear box units for wind turbines.
The unit had sought approval for certain input services for the authorized operations from the
officer of the Development Commissioner, MEPZ-SEZ, Chennai. The request of the unit was
considered by the Unit Approval Committee (UAC) in its meeting held on 26th March 2010.
The UAC has not approved the following inputs services as requested by the unit
(Annexure - 5)
a. Mandap Keeper’s services
b. Photography
c. Online information database access or retrieval service
d. Authorized service station service
e. Health and fitness service
f. Insurance Auxiliary services general & Life Insurance
The unit has filed an appeal against the decision of the UAC. The brief facts of the case along with the grounds on which appeal has been filed as furnished by the unit is at Annexure - 6. The appeal is placed before BoA for consideration.
(ii) Appeal of M/s. NSL SEZ (Hyderabad) Private Limited against the decision of the BoA rejecting the request of the developer for waiver of the condition of exclusive use of residential apartments by SEZ employees
Sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES SEZ at IDA Uppal Industrial Development Area, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh being developed by M/s. NSL SEZ (Hyderabad) Private Limited was notified on 18th May 2007 on an area of 14.50 hectares. BoA has granted approval to the developer for construction of residential apartments (1250 units) over an area of 200000 sqm, in the non-processing area, subject to the condition that the residential apartments will be for exclusive use of the SEZ employees The request of the developer for waiver of the condition of exclusive use of the residential apartments by the SEZ employees was considered in the BoA meeting held on 8th June 2010 and was not agreed to. The decision of the BoA was communicated to the developer vide letter dated 21st June 2010. Now the developer has filed an appeal before the BoA for review of decision taken in the meeting held on 8th June 2010. The justification given by the developer for reviewing the decision is at Annexure - 7.
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(iii) Appeal of M/s. Mclloyd Polymers Private Limited against order of Development Commissioner, Surat SEZ cancellation of extension of validity of LoP
M/s. Mclloyd Polymers Private Limited was issued LoP on 15.10.1997 for manufacture of all types of plastic bags, household items and plastic granules/shreddings, grindings, pieces, crushings, sheets, extruded and moulded articles etc. The unit had applied for extension of LoP beyond 31.10.2005. The LoP was extended by the Surat SEZ for a period of five years i.e. up to 31.10.2010 vide LoP dated 30.05.2005. However, the extension of LoP was cancelled by Surat SEZ on 22.6.2005 stating that the project involves import of plastic waste and scrap and such project as under consideration by the Ministry for granting further permission. However, the request was not forward for consideration of the BoA. The unit has stated that their Bill of Entry No. SSEZ/DTA/238/9/07-08 dated 14.08.2007 and the goods were cleared which is evident of the fact that the LoP was valid. It has also been stated their Advance Bills of Entry have not been approved till date as result of which they could not get the goods cleared and the consignment is incurring heavy demurrages. The unit has been stated that they have submitted number of representations in the past the Surat SEZ and KASEZ but no positive result came forward. The unit has, therefore, requested for the following in the appeal:-
(i) Ratification extension of LoP till 31.10.2010
(ii) Further extension of LoP for another period of 5 years till 30.05.2015
(iii)Approval of Advance Bills of Entry.
The appeal of the unit is place before the BoA for consideration
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