Minutes of the 214th meeting of Approval Committee

Minutes of the 214th Unit Approval Committee Meeting of Kandla SEZ held on 30.05.2025 at 11:00 hrs under the Chairmanship of Shri Dinesh Singh, Development Commissioner, Kandla Special Economic Zone. Following were present: : Joint Development Commissioner, KASEZ.

1. Dr. Om Prakash Bishnoi : Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Anjar Rep. of District Collector, Kutch (Video Conferencing mode).
2. Shri. S. K. Chaudhary : Assistant Commissioner of Customs, Rep. of Commissioner of Customs, Kandla.
3. Shri. D. Srikanth
4. Shri. Javed Salim Khan : Mamlatdar, Gandhidham Rep. of District Collector, Kutch
5. Shri. Gagan Ghunawat : Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Gandhidham : Manager R. M., DIC, Bhuj (Video Conferencing mode).
6. Shri. Bharat Nakum : FTDO, Office of Jt. DGFT, Rajkot. (Video Conferencing mode).
7. Shri. Dinesh Chawda : Deputy Commissioner of Customs, KASEZ (Special Invitee)
8. Shri. Bhanu Jain Absentees:-
9. Director (Banking) 214.1 Review/Confirmation of the minutes of last meeting (213thUAC) of the Approval Committee:- Minutes of the last meeting of Unit Approval Committee were confirmed. l

tees:-

1. Director (Banking) 214.1 Review/Confirmation of the minutes of last meeting (213thUAC) of the Approval Committee:- Minutes of the last meeting of Unit Approval Committee were confirmed. l

Minutes of the 214lh Unit Approval Committee Meeting of Kandla SEZ held on 214.1 REQUEST FOR BROADBANDING/ITEM ADDITION AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.1.1 Permission to manufacturing of additional item in the LoA - Request of M/s. AVB International Pvt. Ltd., KASEZ. M/s. AVB International, KASEZ is an approved unit for Manufacturing activity of Pan Masala, Khaini, Zarda and Guthka vide LoA No.22/2016-17 dated 27.02.2017 as amended from time to time. Now the said unit has sought permission to manufacture additional items and submitted list of items to be manufactured in their existing LoA. Shri Satyam Bihani, Director of the company appeared before the Committee to explain the proposal. Shri Bihani stated that they are already in the manufacturing and export of nicotine pouches since last 5 years and looking to the demands they propose to include some items in their manufacturing activity such as nicotine gums & lozenges, nicotine oral strips, Caffeine & Energy pouches, gums, and lozenges and the said manufactured items has good export market in Europe & USA. The Committee asked the Director of the company as to whether the proposed manufactured products require any FDA licence or otherwise.

aid manufactured items has good export market in Europe & USA. The Committee asked the Director of the company as to whether the proposed manufactured products require any FDA licence or otherwise. In reply, Shri Bihani stated the products proposed are recreational products which have good demands in US and USFDA licence is required which will be obtained by their foreign buyer and as such FDA licence for manufacturing products in India will not be required. The Committee further asked the Director about the source of funds and the time period within which the proposed new products will be started. In reply, Shri Bihani stated that the source of funds for the proposed additional items will be from their own fundings and it will take about 6 to 8 months for commencement of new products. The Committee further noted that the unit has not submitted product description for each items along with ITC HS Code and directed the unit’s Director to submit each product description with ITC HS code of the proposed items and its raw materials. The Approval Committee after due deliberation decided to defer their proposal with direction to the unit to submit the following details by the next UAC meeting: - (1) Submit product description of each manufactured items with ITC HS Code along with its raw materials separately for each manufactured items. 2

the following details by the next UAC meeting: - (1) Submit product description of each manufactured items with ITC HS Code along with its raw materials separately for each manufactured items. 2

(2) Necessary approvals from USFDA, Gujarat FDA, FSSAI and any other required approvals for the proposed manufactured items. (3) Categorical description of the Energy pouches, their constituents and their specific HSN codes. AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.1.2 Application for broadbanding of LoA for Manufacturing of Drum - Request of M/s Global Cups & Consumables Pvt. Ltd., KASEZ. M/s Global Cups & Consumables Pvt. Ltd, KASEZ is an approved unit with LoA No. F.No. KASEZ/IA/017/2008-09 dated 05.01.2009, for manufacturing activity of Paper Cups from 100 to 400 ML for hot and cold drinks, Paper Plates for food serve, Paper and Coated paper lids for aluminum foil containers, Disposables Aluminium foil containers from 250 to 850ml, Food Boxes made from paper, Aluminium Foil Warp for food, Tissue Rolls, Napkins etc. & Sandwich Boxes and Trading Activity of EPS disposal Tray, Areca Bio degradable plates, Wet & Facial Tissu, Cling film for food wrap, Napking, Non woven Mask, Glove, Gown, Aprons and other Hotel, Restaurant, Office and Home utility disposable products subject to certain terms and conditions enumerated in the aforesaid Letter of Approval. Now the said unit has requested for Broad-banding of LoA for manufacturing of Drums. Shri Sunil Nair, Authorised Representative and Shri Mahesh Jam, Director of the company appeared before the Committee to explain the proposal.

for Broad-banding of LoA for manufacturing of Drums. Shri Sunil Nair, Authorised Representative and Shri Mahesh Jam, Director of the company appeared before the Committee to explain the proposal. Shri Nair stated that their proposal was deferred in the last UAC with direction to submit process flow chart, correct ITC HS Code of the raw materials, list of no. of machines & layout plan of their premises showing list of machines and Articles and Memorandum of Association which they have submitted along with their present proposal. The Committee noted that the unit has submitted Memorandum and Articles of Association, which confirms drum manufacturing as a company objective. The Committee asked the unit’s representatives about the plant capacity, capacity of drums to be manufactured and the export market of the drums. In reply, Shri Nair stated that they will install machines with plant capacity of 600 drums per day and the drum capacity will be 210 Itrs. He further stated that there are ample demands of drums in KASEZ and they will also export drums. The Committee further asked the unit’s representatives about the investment proposed and source of funds for the drum manufacturing. In reply, Shri Nair stated that the proposed investment for their drum manufacturing activity will be to the tune of about Rs. 270 lakhs which will 3

nd source of funds for the drum manufacturing. In reply, Shri Nair stated that the proposed investment for their drum manufacturing activity will be to the tune of about Rs. 270 lakhs which will 3

be sourced from their Directors own funds. The Committee directed the unit’s representatives to submit net worth certificate of Directors. The Approval Committee after due deliberation decided to approve the proposal for drum manufacturing activity in their existing LoA, subject to unit submitting net worth certificate of its Directors and also subject to standard terms and conditions: Any restrictions on import/export of manufacturing items and its raw materials will apply. In case of any discrepancy/mismatch between the ‘Description of Goods’ as provided by the Unit & ‘Description of goods as per DGFT Import Policy’, the later will prevail. Further, the items will be subjected to the Policy Conditions specified in DGFT’s ITC HS Code wherever applicable. The above permission is also subject to further condition that the unit shall maintain separate accounts for manufacturing, and trading activities and earmark separate space for all the activities with provisions of CCTV & other equipments. Further, manufacturing & trading activities. Further, the unit will obtain registration/clearance/any other mandatory requirement prescribed under any Act/Rules from concerned agencies before undertaking of such activities.

rading activities. Further, the unit will obtain registration/clearance/any other mandatory requirement prescribed under any Act/Rules from concerned agencies before undertaking of such activities. Further, the unit will ensure the compliance of all guidelines, policies issued by any Ministry from time to time pertaining to the items approved in LoA. Further, the unit will give an undertaking that none of the items proposed and its raw materials are falling under negative list and are not hazardous or require environmental clearance for storage/ transmission/ handling and if the items are found in negative list or hazardous in nature, penal action may be initiated against them. i) ii) iii) iv) the unit will submit separate APRs for their v) vi) vii) viii) AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.1.3 Request for addition of manufacturing activity in their existing Letter of Approval No. 10/2018-19 dated 31.08.2018 for Trading activity, as amended issued to M/s Jajoo Rashmi Refractories Pvt. Ltd., KASEZ. M/s. Jajoo Rashmi Refractories Pvt. Ltd., KASEZ is an approved unit with LoA No. 10/2018-19 dated 31.08.2018 for Trading activity of Ferro Silicon of different grade, quartz powder & Quartzite powder (Ramming Mass) etc. subject to certain terms and conditions enumerated in the aforesaid Letter of Approval, as amended.

ivity of Ferro Silicon of different grade, quartz powder & Quartzite powder (Ramming Mass) etc. subject to certain terms and conditions enumerated in the aforesaid Letter of Approval, as amended.

Now the said unit has requested for addition of manufacturing activity in their existing LoA for Trading activity and submitted the list of item to be manufactured along with their ITC HS Code. Shri Ravindra Singh and Shri Jamanlal Sharma, Authorised Representatives of the company explained the proposal. Shri Singh stated that they are into KASEZ for trading activity of Ferro Silicon, quartz powder, ramming mass and now they have requested for addition of manufacturing activity of pre-mix ramming mass. He further stated that they are already having manufacturing units of ramming mass - refractories in Jaipur and Asansol and now to save transportation time they propose to set up the manufacturing unit in KASEZ. The Committee asked the unit’s representative about the use of Boric Acid in their finished products. In reply, Shri Singh stated that the boric acid is used as additives in their finished goods. The Committee further noted that the unit has not submitted product description for each item with regard to Sr. No. 2 of their raw materials list and directed the unit’s representative to submit product description for each item with regard to Sr. No. 2 of raw materials list. The Committee further asked the unit’s representatives about the investment proposed and source of funds for the proposed manufacturing activity.

em with regard to Sr. No. 2 of raw materials list. The Committee further asked the unit’s representatives about the investment proposed and source of funds for the proposed manufacturing activity. In reply, Shri Singh stated that they will going to invest Rs. 31 lakhs which will be source from promoter’s capital. The Approval Committee after due deliberation decided to approve addition of manufacturing activity of one item in their existing LoA, subject to unit submitting product description for each item with regard to Sr. No. 2 of raw materials list and also subject to standard terms and conditions: i) The above permission is also subject to further condition that the unit shall maintain separate accounts for manufacturing, and trading activities and earmark separate space for all the activities with provisions of CCTV & other equipments. Further, the unit will submit separate APRs for their manufacturing & trading activities. ii) iii) iv) v) vi)

mark separate space for all the activities with provisions of CCTV & other equipments. Further, the unit will submit separate APRs for their manufacturing & trading activities. ii) iii) iv) v) vi)

proposed and its raw materials are falling under negative list and are not hazardous or require environmental clearance for storage/ transmission/ handling and if the items are found in negative list or hazardous in nature, penal action may be initiated against them. vii) viii) AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.1.4 Request of M/s. Keval Exports for addition of item under broad-banding in manufacturing activity in their existing LOA. M/s Keval Export, KASEZ is an approved unit for manufacturing activity of micro crystalline cellulose powder, wheat starch, Lactose Monohydrate powder etc. as amended vide LOA No. KASEZ/IA/43/2007-08 dated 09.05.2008. Now the said unit has requested for addition of 01 item in manufacturing activity in their existing LOA under broad banding of LOA and submitted list of item to be manufactured along with its 08 digit ITC HS Code. Shri Kamlesh Patel, Partner of the firm explained the proposal. Shri Patel stated that they have requested for addition of one item in their manufacturing activity and further stated that they will develop and manufacture citric acid and the export market of the finished goods is USA & Europe. The Committee asked the Partner of the firm about the employment to be generated in view of additional manufacturing product.

itric acid and the export market of the finished goods is USA & Europe. The Committee asked the Partner of the firm about the employment to be generated in view of additional manufacturing product. In reply, Shri Patel stated that they will generate about 10-12 personnel for additional manufacturing item. The Committee directed the Partner to submit details of employment generated for additional manufacturing product. The Approval Committee after due deliberation decided to approve the proposal for addition of one item in manufacturing activity in their existing LoA, subject to clearance of outstanding rental dues & subject to submission of employment details for additional item proposed for manufacturing activity and also subject to standard terms and conditions:- i) ii) 6

of Goods’ as provided by the Unit 86 ‘Description of goods as per Further, the applicant will obtain registration/clearance/any other mandatory requirement prescribed under any Act/Rules from concerned agencies before undertaking of such activities. Further, the applicant will give an undertaking that none of the items proposed and its raw materials are falling under negative list and if the items are found in negative list, penal action may be initiated against them. iii) iv) v) vi) AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.1.5 Addition of items in Manufacturing Activity Multicom (KASEZ) Tradelink Pvt. Ltd., KASEZ. Request of M/s. M/s. Multicom (KASEZ) Tradelink Pvt. Ltd., KASEZ, is an approved unit with LoA No. 20/2024-25 dated.

of items in Manufacturing Activity Multicom (KASEZ) Tradelink Pvt. Ltd., KASEZ. Request of M/s. M/s. Multicom (KASEZ) Tradelink Pvt. Ltd., KASEZ, is an approved unit with LoA No. 20/2024-25 dated. 11.10.2024 for manufacturing activity of White writing paper, writing paper, Paper carry bags. Now the said unithas requested for addition of manufacturing activity of 14 products and submitted the list of items to be manufactured along with their ITC HS Code. Shri R. G. Chellani, Director along with Shri Hiren Gondalia, authorised representative of the company appeared before the Committee to explain the proposal. Shri Chellani stated that they propose to include additional manufacturing activity of speciality chemicals in their existing LoA. He further stated that the speciality chemicals are bleaching agents for textiles, pharma, paper and personal care industries. The Committee asked the Director about the investment proposed and source of funds for the proposed manufacturing activity. In reply, Shri Chellani stated that investment for the proposed new items will be about 1.50 crores which will be source from Director’s fund. The Committee further noted that the unit has not submitted product description for each items along with ITC HS Code i.e. specific chemical details (generic chemical name) and directed the Director to submit specific chemical details (generic chemical name) along with ITC HS code in respect of finished goods at Sr. No. 1, 9 86 11. Further, the Committee also directed to submit correct ITC HS Code in respect of raw materials at Sr. No.

c chemical name) along with ITC HS code in respect of finished goods at Sr. No. 1, 9 86 11. Further, the Committee also directed to submit correct ITC HS Code in respect of raw materials at Sr. No. 1, 2 8& 11.

The Approval Committee after due deliberation decided to approve the proposal for addition of 14 items in manufacturing activity in their existing LoA subject to furnishing specific chemical details (generic chemical name) along with ITC HS code in respect of finished goods at Sr. No. 1, 6, 9 & 11 and correct ITC HS Code in respect of raw materials at Sr. No. 1, 2 & 11 and also subject to standard terms and conditions: - i) Further, the applicant will obtain registration/clearance/any other mandatory requirement prescribed under any Act/Rules from concerned agencies before undertaking of such activities. Further, the applicant will give an undertaking that none of the items proposed and its raw materials are falling under negative list and if the items are found in negative list, penal action may be initiated against them. ii) iii) iv) v) vi) AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.1.6 Permission for addition of items in their existing LoA - Request of M/s. Mukesh Enterprises, KASEZ for manufacturing activity. M/s. Mukesh Enterprises, KASEZ has been granted LoA No. 12/2024- 25 dated 28.06.2024 for manufacturing activity of Almonds kernels, Walnut Kernels, pistachios, Spices mix, Garam masala with initial validity of period of one year i.e. up to 27.06.2025 for commencement of production.

for manufacturing activity of Almonds kernels, Walnut Kernels, pistachios, Spices mix, Garam masala with initial validity of period of one year i.e. up to 27.06.2025 for commencement of production. The unit has submitted their commencement of production on 07.04.2025. Now the unit has requested for permission to addition of items for manufacturing activity in their existing LoA. Shri Gopal Sharma, Partner of the firm explained the proposal. Shri Sharma stated that they are into KASEZ for manufacturing activity of almonds kernels, walnut kernels, etc. and now they have requested for additional manufacturing activity of almond oil and walnut oil. He further stated that they will import/procure almond & walnut kernels and extract oil from it and then export the finished goods. The Committee asked the partner about the wastage percentage being generated for the proposed additional items. In reply, Shri Sharma stated

that the wastage for almond kernel will be about 45-46% and wastage for walnut kernels will be about 45-50%.

centage being generated for the proposed additional items. In reply, Shri Sharma stated

that the wastage for almond kernel will be about 45-46% and wastage for walnut kernels will be about 45-50%. The Committee directed the partner that the finished goods will be 100% exported and no DTA sale and jobwork will be permitted. The Approval Committee after due deliberation decided to approve the proposal for addition of 2 items in manufacturing activity in their existing LoA, subject to standard terms and conditions: Further, the items proposed for manufacturing and raw materials will not be allowed to be taken out of the Zone for Job-work/sub-contracting and the finished products will be 100% exported. No DTA sale is allowed for the proposed manufactured items. proposed and its raw materials are falling under negative list and if the items are found in negative list, penal action will be initiated against them. i) ii) iii) iv) V) Vi) vii) viii) AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.1.7 Addition of items in Manufacturing Activity - Request of M/s. N J Steel Industries Pvt. Ltd., KASEZ. M/s. N J Steel Industries Pvt. Ltd, KASEZ, is an approved unit with LoA No. KASEZ/IA/23/2008-09 dated.

on of items in Manufacturing Activity - Request of M/s. N J Steel Industries Pvt. Ltd., KASEZ. M/s. N J Steel Industries Pvt. Ltd, KASEZ, is an approved unit with LoA No. KASEZ/IA/23/2008-09 dated. 09.02.2009, for manufacturing activity of Refurbishing, re-engineering, re-engineering and re-conditioning of IT equipment, Telecommunication equipment etc and steel products, as amended subject to certain terms and conditions enumerated in the aforesaid Letter of Approval. Now the said unit has requested for addition of manufacturing activity of 8 products and submitted the list of items to be manufactured along with their ITC HS Code. 9

Shri Indrajitsinh Zala, Authorised Representative of the firm explained the proposal. Shri Zala stated that they propose to include gutkha manufacturing proposal in their existing LoA. He further stated that they have already applied for brand name registration and there is export market of pan masala, gutkha in Asian & Gulf countries. The Committee noted that the unit has not submitted the correct ITC HS Code in respect of raw materials at Sr. No. 11 & 18 and directed the unit representative to submit correct ITC HS Code in respect of raw materials at Sr. No. 11 & 18. The Approval Committee after due deliberation decided to approve the proposal for addition of 08 items in manufacturing activity in their existing LoA, subject to clearance of outstanding rental dues & registration of brand name and source of fund details.

rove the proposal for addition of 08 items in manufacturing activity in their existing LoA, subject to clearance of outstanding rental dues & registration of brand name and source of fund details. This permission is also subject to standard terms and conditions: Betel nut/areca nut, if imported, will be consumed in their finished products for 100% exports and will not be allowed to be taken out of the Zone for Job-work/sub-contracting and the applicant will install machinery for further processing of betel nut/areca nut in their factory premises. Further, the unit will comply with the standard input output norms applicable to pan masala & gutkha units and the DC (Customs) with periodically monitor the SION norms of such units for any non-compliance. No DTA sale is allowed for the proposed manufactured items. proposed and its raw materials are falling under negative list and if the items are found in negative list, penal action will be initiated against them. i) ii) iii) iv) V) vi) vii) viii) ix) 10

s. proposed and its raw materials are falling under negative list and if the items are found in negative list, penal action will be initiated against them. i) ii) iii) iv) V) vi) vii) viii) ix) 10

AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.1.8 Request for addition items in manufacturing activity in their existing Letter of Approval No. KASEZ/IA/1679/97 dtd. 15.10.1997 as amended issued to M/s. Rudraksh Plastics Pvt. Ltd., KASEZ M/s. Rudraksh Plastics Pvt. Ltd., KASEZ is an approved unit for manufacturing of all type of Plastic Bags, Household items and Plastic Granules/ Shreddings, Grindings, Pieces, Crushings, Sheets Extruded and Moulded Articles in Kandla Special Economic Zone vide Letter of Approval No. KFTZ/IA/1679/97 dated 15.10.1997, as amended. Now the said unit has requested for addition of new items in Manufacturing Activity in their existing LoA and submitted the list of items to be manufactured along with their ITC HS Code. Shri Rajendra Aggarwal, Director of the company appeared before the Committee to explain the proposal.

existing LoA and submitted the list of items to be manufactured along with their ITC HS Code. Shri Rajendra Aggarwal, Director of the company appeared before the Committee to explain the proposal. Shri Aggarwal stated that they are plastic recycling units in KASEZ since last 25 years & having 2 plastic recycling units in KASEZ and now they have requested for specific permission for value added products such as garbage bags, PE, PP & HD granules and Roto moulding powder. The Committee noted that the SEZ Section, Department of Commerce, New Delhi vide their letter dated 23.09.2024 had issued clarification that requests for broad-banding may be allowed for plastic or used clothing recycling units, subject to the conditions that such units shall not set up any sub-units, and all transactions of the unit shall be regulated through a single bank account, along with adherence to other conditions as stipulated under Rule 18(4A) and DoC’s extant policy in this regard. The Approval Committee after due deliberation decided to approve the proposal for addition of 05 items subject to submission of correct ITC HS Code in respect of sr. no. 2 of agenda item in manufacturing activity in their existing LoA, subject to clearance of outstanding rental dues & also subject to standard terms and conditions:- i) ii) iii) iv) 11

ct of sr. no. 2 of agenda item in manufacturing activity in their existing LoA, subject to clearance of outstanding rental dues & also subject to standard terms and conditions:- i) ii) iii) iv) 11

Further, the unit will ensure that they shall not set up any sub-units and all the transactions of the unit shall be regulated through a single bank account along with adherence to other conditions as stipulated under Rule 18(4A) and DoC’s extant policy in this regard. proposed are falling under negative list and if the items are found in negative list, penal action will be initiated against them. v) Vi) vii) AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.1.9 Permission for broad banding of manufacturing activity in the existing Letter of Approval No. 001/2010-11 dated 28.04.2010 - Request of M/s Harmann Lever Exim, KASEZ (earlier M/s. India International), a unit of Trading and Warehousing service activity in KASEZ M/s Harmann Lever Exim, KASEZ (earlier M/s. India International) is approved unit for Trading Activity vide LoA No.001/2010-11 issued from F. No. KASEZ/IA/001 /2010-11 dated 28.04.2010. Warehousing service activity was added to their LoA vide permission letter dated 15.07.2022. Now the said unit has requested for addition of manufacturing activity in their existing LoA. Shri Abhimanyu Yadav, Partner being inducted along with Shri Rajiv Singh, Manager of the firm appeared before the Committee to explain the proposal.

f manufacturing activity in their existing LoA. Shri Abhimanyu Yadav, Partner being inducted along with Shri Rajiv Singh, Manager of the firm appeared before the Committee to explain the proposal. Shri Yadav stated that their proposal was deferred in the last to last UAC with direction to clear the outstanding rental dues and registration of brand name & ITRs of partners. He further stated that they have cleared all the outstanding rental dues and regarding brand name they will get the same registered once approval for manufacturing is granted & they have already submitted ITRs and net worth of their Partners. The Committee noted that the unit has not submitted product description for each item with regard to Sr. No. 9 of finished goods list and Sr. No. 1, 6, 8 & 9 of their raw materials list and directed the unit’s representative to submit product description for each item with regard to with regard to Sr. No. 9 of finished goods list and Sr. No. 1, 6, 8 & 9 of their raw materials list. The Committee further noted that the unit has requested for other items like white truffle, namkeens, bhujia mixtures, herbal chutney apart from Pan Masala & Gutkha items and directed the unit representatives to first start with manufacturing of Pan Masala 86 Gutkha items. an 12

truffle, namkeens, bhujia mixtures, herbal chutney apart from Pan Masala & Gutkha items and directed the unit representatives to first start with manufacturing of Pan Masala 86 Gutkha items. an 12

The Approval Committee after due deliberation decided to approve the proposal for addition of manufacturing activity of 10 items of pan masala and gutkha only in their existing LoA except items at Sr. No. 11, 12 & 13 of the finished goods of the Agenda and except items at Sr. No. 11 to 30 of the raw material lists of the Agenda, subject to furnishing submit product description for each item with regard to with regard to Sr. No. 9 of finished goods list and Sr. No. 1, 5, 6, 8 & 9 of their raw materials list. This permission is also subject to standard terms and conditions: Betel nut/areca nut, if imported, will be consumed in their finished products for 100% exports and will not be allowed to be taken out of the Zone for Job-work/sub-contracting and the applicant will install machinery for further processing of betel nut/areca nut in their factory premises. Further, the unit will comply with the standard input output norms applicable to pan masala & gutkha units and the DC (Customs) with periodically monitor the SION norms of such units for any non-compliance. No DTA sale is allowed for the proposed manufactured items. proposed and its raw materials are falling under negative list and if the items are found in negative list, penal action will be initiated against them. i) ii) iii) iv) V) vi) vii) viii) ix) 214.2 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AGENDA ITEM NO.

falling under negative list and if the items are found in negative list, penal action will be initiated against them. i) ii) iii) iv) V) vi) vii) viii) ix) 214.2 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.2.1 Request of M/s. Ansa Polymers Limited, KASEZ for change in Directors and shareholding pattern of the company. M/s. Ansa Polymers Limited, KASEZ is an approved unit for manufacturing activity of Recycled LDPE, HDPE, PP and Polycarbonate

Flakes vide LoA No. KASEZ/IA/1572/95/5547 dated 20.07.1995 as amended/extended from time to time. The request of M/s. Ansa Polymers Limited, KASEZ for change in Directors and shareholding pattern of the company was placed before 213thUAC meeting held on 30.04.2025 and the Committee noted that there are internal disputes between the Directors of the company and directed Shri Naresh Jain and Shri Vikas Sanghi to submit point-wise clarification the disputes between both the parties. Therefore, the Approval Committee after due deliberation decided to defer their proposal regarding change in Directors and shareholding patterns of the company and directed both the Directors to submit point-wise clarifications separately on the disputes between the Directors. Now Shri Naresh Kumar Jain and Shri Gautam Jain, Directors of the company vide their letters has intimated for withdrawal of all previous complaints and disputes and stated that they have no objection to work with the newly appointed Director, Mr. Vikas Singhi.

company vide their letters has intimated for withdrawal of all previous complaints and disputes and stated that they have no objection to work with the newly appointed Director, Mr. Vikas Singhi. They have further stated that now, there is no dispute in the company. Further, Shri Vikas Sanghi, Director being inducted in the company vide its letter has also stated that he wants to continue business of M/s. Ansa Polymers Limited with Mr. Naresh Kumar Jain and Mr. Gautam Jain and there is no dispute between him and Mr. Naresh Kumar Jain and Mr. Gautam Jain, Director of the Company. Shri Naresh Jain, Director along with Shri Vikas Sanghi, Director being appointed in the company appeared before the Committee to explain the proposal. Shri Sanghi stated that the disputes between the Directors have been resolved and they have given letters to this effect also to DC office. The Committee noted that the unit has also issued legal notice to DC office at the time of disputes between the Directors and directed the unit representatives to submit a letter duly signed by all Directors regarding withdrawal of legal notice. The Committee further noted that in the last UAC, the unit representatives has intimated that they will clear outstanding rental dues within 30 days, however, the same is not cleared yet and directed the unit to clear the outstanding rental dues failing which appropriate action under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupant) Act, 1971 may be initiated. on The Committee noted that Department of Commerce vide Instruction No.

s failing which appropriate action under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupant) Act, 1971 may be initiated. on The Committee noted that Department of Commerce vide Instruction No. 109 dated 18.10.2021 has issued guidelines regarding change of name, change of shareholding pattern, business transfer arrangements, court approved mergers and demergers, change of constitution, wherein the

change of Directors, etc. may be undertaken by the Unit Approval Committee (UAC). Therefore, the Approval Committee after due deliberation decided to take on record the proposal of change in Board of Directors and shareholding pattern of the company, subject to payment of outstanding rental dues, failing which appropriate action under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupant) Act, 1971 may be initiated and also subject to submission of an Affidavit/Undertaking that no Customs/DRI and any other Govt. Department case is booked against the unit and fulfilment of conditions as stipulated vide Instruction No. 109 dated 18.10.2021. The Committee also directed to forward the case of change in Name/Constitution/partnership/directorship to the Income Tax Department for necessary action at their end. AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.2.2 Intimation for change in the name of the unit and change in constitution from Proprietorship firm to Private Limited Company - Request of M/s Apex Lubricant, KASEZ M/s. Apex Lubricant, KASEZ is an approved unit with LoA No.

he name of the unit and change in constitution from Proprietorship firm to Private Limited Company - Request of M/s Apex Lubricant, KASEZ M/s. Apex Lubricant, KASEZ is an approved unit with LoA No. KASEZ/IA/08/2009-10/2820 dated 10.06.2009 as amended, for warehousing & trading activity subject to certain terms and conditions enumerated in the aforesaid Letter of Approval. Now the said unit has requested for change of name of their unit from M/s Apex Lubricant to M/s ASK Tanker (India) Pvt. Ltd. They have submitted copy of Memorandum of Association, copy of PAN and Aadhar of Director, Business Transfer Agreement, Indemnity Bond, Income Tax return of the Director alongwith their application. Shri Ashish Jani, Group Director, Bapu’s Group of Companies appeared before the Committee to explain the proposal. Shri Jani stated that they are the dealers of Hindustan Petroleums for Kutch & Jamnagar and are having a trading and warehousing unit in KASEZ for ship supplies and are having a unit in the name of M/s. ASK Tanker (India) Pvt. Ltd. which are in the business of bunkering. He further stated that to expand the business module of bunkering M/s. ASK Tanker (India) Pvt. Ltd. to take over M/s. Apex Lubricant which is a sister concern of M/s. ASK Tanker (India) Pvt. Ltd. The Committee asked the Group Director as to whether any Board Resolution has been passed by M/s. ASK Tanker (India) Pvt. Ltd. for transfer of business of M/s. Apex Lubricant and as to whether M/s. Apex Lubricant has received any consideration for such transfer of business. In reply, Shri 15

. ASK Tanker (India) Pvt. Ltd. for transfer of business of M/s. Apex Lubricant and as to whether M/s. Apex Lubricant has received any consideration for such transfer of business. In reply, Shri 15

Jani stated that Board Resolution has been passed by M/s. ASK Tanker (India) Pvt. Ltd. and he will submit a copy of Board Resolution. Regarding, financial consideration, Shri Jani stated that the proprietor of M/s. Apex Lubricant is holding 33.33% shares in M/s. ASK Tanker (India) Pvt. Ltd. and the proprietor’s sister is a Director in M/s. ASK Tanker (India) Pvt. Ltd. The Committee further asked the Group Director that M/s. Apex Lubricant is a proprietorship firm having 100% holding of the proprietor and in M/s. ASK Tanker (India) Pvt. Ltd., the proprietor of M/s. Apex Lubricants is holding only 33.33% and no person will give his 66.67% shares without any financial consideration. In reply, Shri Jani stated that he will inquire to whether any financial consideration has been made. The Approval Committee after due deliberation decided to defer their proposal for change in name of the firm and change in constitution from Proprietorship firm to Pvt. Ltd. Company with direction to the unit to submit details of financial consideration received by the Proprietor and copy of Board Resolution for transfer of business from Proprietorship firm to Pvt. Ltd. Company. as AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.2.3 Intimation of change in Partnership deed - Request of M/s Harmann Lever Exim, KASEZ (earlier M/s.

for transfer of business from Proprietorship firm to Pvt. Ltd. Company. as AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.2.3 Intimation of change in Partnership deed - Request of M/s Harmann Lever Exim, KASEZ (earlier M/s. India International), a unit of Trading and Warehousing service activity in KASEZ M/s Harmann Lever Exim, KASEZ (earlier M/s. India International) is approved unit for Trading Activity vide LoA No.001/2010-11 issued from F. No. KASEZ/IA/001 /2010-11 dated 28.04.2010. Warehousing service activity was added to their LoA vide permission letter dated 15.07.2022. an Now the said unit has informed regarding the reconstitution of the firm’s partnership structure and transfer of partnership shares wherein one of its partners is retiring from the firm and two news partners have joined the firm. They have submitted copy of Form-G issued by Registrar of Firms, Kachchh District, Gandhidham regarding change in partnership of the firm, GST Registration Certificate dated 21.04.2025 and Partnership Deed dated 24.03.2025. Shri Abhimanyu Yadav, Partner being inducted along with Shri Rajiv Singh, Manager of the firm appeared before the Committee to explain the proposal. Shri Singh stated that there is change in partners of the firm wherein one Partner has resigned and two new Partners have been inducted in the firm and requested to take the change in Partners of the firm on records.

t there is change in partners of the firm wherein one Partner has resigned and two new Partners have been inducted in the firm and requested to take the change in Partners of the firm on records.

The Committee noted that Department of Commerce vide Instruction No. 109 dated 18.10.2021 has issued guidelines regarding change of name, change of shareholding pattern, business transfer arrangements, court approved mergers and demergers, change of constitution, wherein the change of Directors, etc. may be undertaken by the Unit Approval Committee (UAC). Therefore, the Approval Committee after due deliberation decided to take on record the proposal of change in partnership of the firm subject to submission of Indemnity bond &subject to submission of an Affidavit/Undertaking that no Customs/DRI and any other Govt. Department case is booked against the unit and fulfilment of conditions as stipulated vide Instruction No. 109 dated 18.10.2021. The Committee also directed to forward the case of change in Name/Constitution/partnership/directorship to the Income Tax Department for necessary action at their end. AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.2.4 Permission for broadbanding of LoA for addition of Service Activity for DTA client/Foreign clients - Request of M/s. Cargo Care Agency, KASEZ. M/s Cargo Care Agency, KASEZ is an approved unit for Warehousing Service Activity & Trading Activity and has been issued with LoA No.

ent/Foreign clients - Request of M/s. Cargo Care Agency, KASEZ. M/s Cargo Care Agency, KASEZ is an approved unit for Warehousing Service Activity & Trading Activity and has been issued with LoA No. 34/2020-21 dated 02.02.2021, as amended. Now the said unit has now requested for permission for addition of Service Activity in KASEZ for DTA/ Foreign clients. Shri Goda Prabhakar and Shri Rakesh Makhijani, Partners of the firm appeared before the Committee to explain the proposal. Shri Prabhakar stated that they want to include service activity of cutting, trimming and stitching activity in their existing LoA. He further stated that during the 100% examination of their warehoused goods some dust particles appears in the goods and they want to undertake cutting, trimming & stitching to separate the dust particles goods which will be sold to DTA along with the other goods. The Committee noted that the unit has been granted LoA for warehousing service activity under Rule 18 (5) of the SEZ Rules, 2006 and the unit has requested for addition of service activity under Rule 19(2) of the SEZ Rules, 2006 and asked the partners of the unit about what sought of service activity will be undertaken. In reply, Shri Prabhakar stated that at the time of imported cargo on behalf of their DTA client, 100% examination of the items is being conducted and during 100% examination some parts of fabrics rolls become rusty which they want to undertaken cutting, trimming 17

behalf of their DTA client, 100% examination of the items is being conducted and during 100% examination some parts of fabrics rolls become rusty which they want to undertaken cutting, trimming 17

& stitching activity in the rusted rolls which will be then cleared into DTA with fabrics rolls. The Committee noted that Rule 18(6) of the SEZ Rules, 2006 stipulates that the unit may provide services or manufacturing services to overseas clients subject to certain conditions and in the instant case the unit is going to provide cutting, trimming & stitching activity on behalf of DTA client which does not fall under the purview of Rule 18(6) of the SEZ Rules, 2006 and decided to forward the proposal of the unit to Ministry for clarification as to whether such activity of cutting, trimming & stitching activity can be allowed to a warehousing unit. Therefore, the Approval Committee after due deliberation decided to defer their proposal with direction to the DC office to seek clarification from the Department of Commerce as to whether permission for service activity of cutting, trimming & stitching activity can be allowed in SEZs to a warehousing unit. AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.2.5 Request of M/s. Vedanshi Impex to supply and export the approved LoA’s products to landlocked countries. M/s. Vedanshi Impex, KASEZ is an approved unit with LoA dated 28.11.2022 issued from F. No.

Request of M/s. Vedanshi Impex to supply and export the approved LoA’s products to landlocked countries. M/s. Vedanshi Impex, KASEZ is an approved unit with LoA dated 28.11.2022 issued from F. No. KASEZ/IA/16/2022-23 for Trading activity of (i) Wine, (ii) Beer and (hi) All kind of Liquor, as amended. Now the said unit has requested for permission to export the goods to landlocked countries as that are receiving inquiry for supply of Wine, Beer and other liquor to landlocked countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar and requested to supply and export the goods to landlocked countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar. Shri Yashodhan Shetty, Partner of the firm appeared before the Committee to explain the proposal. Shri Shetty stated that earlier they have been allotted shed of about 90 sq. mtrs. wherein they were some constraints in supply of traded items and now they have been allotted a bigger shed wherein they can import and store goods and undertake more exports and requested to grant them permission to supply and export the goods to landlocked countries. The Committee noted that the unit has been granted LoA with condition that the permission for trading activity of products will be subject to the condition that the same will be supplied to customs bonded warehouse and foreign bond vessels calling at Indian Ports & Exports and now the unit is requesting to permit them export of traded goods to landlocked countries also. 18

pplied to customs bonded warehouse and foreign bond vessels calling at Indian Ports & Exports and now the unit is requesting to permit them export of traded goods to landlocked countries also. 18

The Committee further perused and noted that similar permission has been granted to one of the unit in the 187th UAC meeting held on 25.01.2023 for export to adjoining landlocked foreign countries. The Approval Committee after due deliberation decided to approve their proposal and accordingly amend the condition no. (xxv) of the LoA dated 28.11.2022 to include export to adjoining landlocked foreign countries. AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.2.6 Permission to warehouse additional item on behalf of DTA/Foreign client - Request of M/s. Dynamic Duty Free Warehouses, KASEZ. The Committee noted that M/s. Dynamic Duty Free Warehouses, KASEZ has requested for permission for warehousing activity of additional items. Shri Kiran Singh Kochhar, Authorised Representative of the firm explained their proposal. Shri Kochhar stated that they have requested for additional items for supply to foreign going vessels. The Committee noted that the UAC is not approving items such as Filter Cigarettes, other filter cigarettes which falls under the category of Industrial Licensing requirement and also mis-declaration/diversion of items takes place and this being sensitive commodity, UAC is not allowing the Cigarettes. The Committee further noted that proposal for warehousing of similar items has been received in the earlier UACs also and the Committee have rejected their proposals.

not allowing the Cigarettes. The Committee further noted that proposal for warehousing of similar items has been received in the earlier UACs also and the Committee have rejected their proposals. It was informed to the Committee that the units have filed appeal before the BoA and the matter is pending before the BoA for a decision. Therefore, the Approval Committee after due deliberation decided to defer their proposal till the decision is taken by the BoA on the appeals filed by the two warehousing units. AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.2.7 Bifurcation of LoA for manufacturing activity as Unit-II and Permission to warehouse additional items on behalf of Indian/Foreign Principals/Clients - Request of M/s. International Warehousing & Trading, a unit of Trading/Warehousing activity KASEZ. M/s. International Warehousing & Trading, KASEZ is an approved unit of Warehousing/Trading activity vide LoA No. KASEZ/IA/037/2010-11 dated 29.11.2010 as amended from time to time. 19

ivity KASEZ. M/s. International Warehousing & Trading, KASEZ is an approved unit of Warehousing/Trading activity vide LoA No. KASEZ/IA/037/2010-11 dated 29.11.2010 as amended from time to time. 19

Now the said unit has informed that they were issued with LOA No. KASEZ/IA/037/2010-11 dated 29/11/2010 for undertaking authorized operations such as warehousing services and trading activity, which is valid upto 26/05/2026. Further, they have been permitted manufacturing activity of Pan Masala, Guthka, Khaini, and Zarda-coated Tobacco vide letter dated 12/12/2024.They have been allotted three premises: 01) Plot No.581, New Zone;02) Shed No.384, Sector-IV, and 03) Shed No.285, A-II, Sector-II wherein the warehousing and trading activities are being carried out at Premises at 01) & 02), while premises 03) has been reserved for manufacturing activity. Now, the unit intends to keep its manufacturing operations separate from warehousing and trading for ease of business and to maintain separate accounts and requested that the manufacturing activity permitted under the LOA be bifurcated and recognized as UNIT-II specifically for manufacturing at Shed No.285, A-II, Sector-II and requested to grant separate LoA as Unit-II for manufacturing activity. Further, the Committee noted that M/s. International Warehousing & Trading, KASEZ has also requested for permission for warehousing activity of additional items. Shri Kiran Singh Kochhar, Partner of the firm explained their proposal.

. International Warehousing & Trading, KASEZ has also requested for permission for warehousing activity of additional items. Shri Kiran Singh Kochhar, Partner of the firm explained their proposal. Shri Kochhar stated that they have requested for additional items in their warehousing activity and also they want to separate their manufacturing activity as Unit-II from their existing LoA wherein they will undertake manufacturing activity in a separate premises at Shed No. 285, Sector-II, KASEZ. The Committee after due deliberation decided to approve issuance of separate LoA for manufacturing activity as Unit-II from the date of grant of permission letter of manufacturing activity and also permit the addition of 04 items to be warehoused by the above unit on behalf of DTA/Foreign clients as submitted by the unit subject to the unit fulfilling NFE criterion and subject to unit submitting KYC of their clients alongwith ITR of last 3 years on following conditions: whose behalf they will warehouse goods and also subject to None of the items which are restricted or prohibited will be allowed to be warehoused and any restrictions on import/export of any items will apply unless specifically permitted by the UAC. This clause will have overriding effect for any approval granted in LoA now or before. Further, the unit must ensure that they should have a tamper­ proof ERP/SAP/Tally system with provisions of CCTV with sufficient longer duration of storage & other equipments. i) ii) iii) 20

efore. Further, the unit must ensure that they should have a tamper­ proof ERP/SAP/Tally system with provisions of CCTV with sufficient longer duration of storage & other equipments. i) ii) iii) 20

Further, the transfer of goods from one FTWZ to another FTWZ shall not be allowed except in specific and exceptional cases after consideration by the UAC. of Goods’ as provided by the Unit 86 ‘Description of goods as per proposed are falling under negative list and are not hazardous or require environmental clearance for storage/ transmission/ handling and if the items are found in negative list or hazardous in nature, penal action will be initiated against them. iv) v) Vi) vii) viii) AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.2.8 Request of M/s. JSD Foods and Beverages, KASEZ for approval of addition of items in their warehousing service activity on behalf of foreign Client. The Committee noted that M/s. JSD Foods and Beverages, KASEZ has requested for permission for warehousing activity of additional items. Shri Mayur Vyas, Partner of the firm explained their proposal. Shri Vyas stated that they have requested for warehousing of additional items such as birthday decoration, carnival items, etc. on behalf of their foreign clients. The Committee after due deliberation decided to permit the addition of 15 items except items at Sr. No.

items such as birthday decoration, carnival items, etc. on behalf of their foreign clients. The Committee after due deliberation decided to permit the addition of 15 items except items at Sr. No. 2, 3 & 4 of the Agenda to be warehoused by the above unit on behalf of foreign clients as submitted by the unit subject to the unit fulfilling NFE criterion and also subject to following conditions: None of the items which are restricted or prohibited will be allowed to be warehoused and any restrictions on import/export of any items will apply unless specifically permitted by the UAC. This clause will have overriding effect for any approval granted in LoA now or before. Further, the unit must ensure that they should have a tamper­ proof ERP/SAP/Tally system with provisions of CCTV with sufficient longer duration of storage 8& other equipments. i) ii) iii) 21

Further, the transfer of goods from one FTWZ to another FTWZ shall not be allowed except in specific and exceptional cases after consideration by the UAC. proposed are falling under negative list and are not hazardous or require environmental clearance for storage/ transmission/ handling and if the items are found in negative list or hazardous in nature, penal action will be initiated against them. iv) v) vi) vii) viii) AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.2.9 Request of M/s. J.M. Baxi & Co., for renewal of Letter of Approval for warehousing service activity. M/s. J. M. Baxi & Co., KASEZ is an approved unit for warehousing service activity in Kandla Special Economic Zone vide Letter of Approval No.

of Letter of Approval for warehousing service activity. M/s. J. M. Baxi & Co., KASEZ is an approved unit for warehousing service activity in Kandla Special Economic Zone vide Letter of Approval No. KASEZ/IA/041/2010-11 /685 dated 29.11.2010, as amended and their LoA was valid upto 28.11.2020. M/s. J.M. Baxi & Co. vide letter dated 09.11.2022 has requested for renewal of their LoA for further period of five years from 29.11.2020 citing reasons that due to frequent change in the local managerial staff they could not make the application in advance and requested to condone the delay in making the application for renewal of the LoA. As the unit was without any activity since a long time and submitted their renewal application after a gap of about two years from the date of expiry of their LoA, the DC office has decided to conduct verification of the unit’s premises to check sub-letting or any other contraventions made by the unit from the Customs officer before carrying out the process of cancellation of LoA of the unit. The Customs officer, KASEZ has submitted Inspection Report of M/s. J. M. Baxi & Co., KASEZ wherein it has been noticed that the premises is closed from outside and a lot of shrubs/wild grass has grown in front of the unit’s premises. The shed in front of the outer wall is broken and in a very dilapidated condition. The unit has been deserted and is not in very long time. use since 22

has grown in front of the unit’s premises. The shed in front of the outer wall is broken and in a very dilapidated condition. The unit has been deserted and is not in very long time. use since 22

The matter was placed before the Unit Approval Committee in its 205th meeting held on 03.09.2024 and the UAC after due deliberation authorised the Development Commissioner, KASEZ being the Adjudicating Authority to initiate action against the unit by issuance of Show Cause Notice as the unit’s activities are not in consonance with the objectives laid down under Section 5 of the SEZ Act, 2005 and is a fit case for cancellation of their LoA under Section 16 of the Act for violation of terms and conditions of LoA and its obligation as laid down in the SEZ Act and Rules made thereunder. Accordingly, Show Cause Notice dated 01.01.2025 was issued for non- fulfilment of the conditions of LoA and stipulated under Rule 19(6A) (1), 19(6B) of SEZ Rules, 2006 and clause (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of Section 5 of the SEZ Act, 2005 and is liable for non-renewal of LoA and liable for cancellation of their LoA under Section 16 of SEZ Act, 2005. During the personal hearing of the said SCN dated 01.01.2025, the representative of the unit stated that the management of the company has changed and followed by Covid-19 pandemic, they could not submit the renewal application in time. Even if there is no activity since 2020, they were continuously paying the rental charges to KASEZ regularly without any lapse.

-19 pandemic, they could not submit the renewal application in time. Even if there is no activity since 2020, they were continuously paying the rental charges to KASEZ regularly without any lapse. They have further stated that they had made investment of about 75 lakhs in the warehouse structure constructed by them but due to cyclone which hit Kutch in June, 2023 there was major damage to the warehouse structure and same has to be renovated and the further cost would be likely expected about Rs. 50 lakhs. After renovation of their warehouse they will start their authorised activity immediately once renewal of their LoA is granted and requested for renewal of their LoA, which will enable them to proceed further with the planned activities. The Committee noted that the LoA of the unit was valid upto 28.11.2020 and due to change in management of the company & followed by Covid-19 pandemic they could not submit the renewal application in time and thereafter due to cyclone which hit Kutch region in June’2023 their building was heavily damaged and to renovate the same they require further investment of Rs. 50 lakhs. The Approval Committee discussed the said issue in detailed and observed that being an oldest unit an opportunity may be granted to the unit to revive their business and decided to approve renewal of their LoA for further five year block period from 29.11.2020 to 28.11.2025 subject to payment of penalty for late submission of Form FI for renewal of their LoA as decided in other similar cases. AGENDA ITEM NO.

further five year block period from 29.11.2020 to 28.11.2025 subject to payment of penalty for late submission of Form FI for renewal of their LoA as decided in other similar cases. AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.2.10 Ratification of SCNs and O-I-Os issued to Kandla SEZ units The Committee was briefed on the issue of Show Cause Notices issued and 0-1-0 issued to the KASEZ units. 23

The members of the UAC unanimously agreed on the issues discussed in the SCNs and 0-1-0 in view of the contravention made therein. The Approval Committee ratified the following Show Cause Notices issued by the Development Commissioner, KASEZ and authorised the Development Commissioner, KASEZ to adjudicate the show cause notice being issued. Issue in brief Show Cause Notice No. & Date Name of the Unit Sr. No. For non-achievement of positive NFE during the 5 year block period ending 2024-25 SCN dated 08.05.2025 issued to the unit. KASEZ/IA/08/2020- 21/473 08.05.2025 Luckystar International Pvt. Ltd. (Unit-II) 1. dated For non-achievement of positive NFE during the 5 year block period ending 2024-25 SCN dated 09.05.2025 issued to the unit. KASEZ/IA/031 /2006- 07/701 09.05.2025 M/s. Everest Kanto Cylinders Ltd. 2. dated For non-achievement of positive NFE during the 5 year block period ending 2024-25 SCN dated 09.05.2025 issued to the unit. KASEZ/IA/006/2013- 14/704 09.05.2025 M/s. Hindustan Oils Industries 3. dated Further, the Approval Committee ratified the following Order-in Original issued by the Development Commissioner, KASEZ. Issue in brief Order-in-Original No.

M/s. Hindustan Oils Industries 3. dated Further, the Approval Committee ratified the following Order-in Original issued by the Development Commissioner, KASEZ. Issue in brief Order-in-Original No. & Date Name of the Unit Sr. No. of non-achievement KASEZ/20/2024-25 dated 11.03.2025 For positive NFE during the last 5 year block period SCN dated 02.12.2024 issued to the unit Steel J. 1. N. Industries Ltd. Pvt. and the adjudicating authority has imposed appropriate penalty upon the unit._________ TABLE AGENDA ITEM NO. 214.3.1 Approval granted by the Unit Approval Committee for recycling of used oil/reclamation of used oil to M/s. Hindustan Oils Industries, KASEZ. The Committee noted that the UAC in its 207thmeeting held on 28.10.2024 decided to withdraw the permission granted to the unit for import of used oil and directed the DC office to issue amendment to the 24

Letter of Approval issued to the unit. Aggrieved with the decision of the UAC, M/s. Hindustan Oils Industries, KASEZ had filed an Appeal before the Board of Approval under Rule 55 of the SEZ Rules, 2006 and the Board of Approval in the 128th meeting held on 16.05.2025 had heard the appellant and after deliberations remanded the proposal back to the UAC for its reconsideration after giving proper opportunity to the unit. The BoA further directed the DC, KASEZ to examine the matter in the context of the current policy framework relating to the sector including the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) guidelines of the Government in this regard. Shri Narendra Nimbawat, Partner along with Shri R.

current policy framework relating to the sector including the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) guidelines of the Government in this regard. Shri Narendra Nimbawat, Partner along with Shri R. G. Chellani, Authorised Signatory of M/s. Hindustan Oils Industries, KASEZ appeared before the Committee and submitted presentation on the EPR guidelines and brief of their used oil manufacturing unit in KASEZ. The Committee heard the authorised representatives Partner and directed the DC office to examine the proposal submitted by the unit in the light of EPR guidelines and after due scrutiny forward the proposal to the Board of Approval for their consideration. Other observations The Committee also directed the DC office that the units who have been granted approval in the UAC may be given 3 weeks’ time to submit the requisite documents/undertaking otherwise the approval granted by the UAC will be liable for cancellation. Notwithstanding to the decisions of the Committee, if the DC Office/Approval Committee notices any instance of default in rent or pending legal proceedings as on date of decision of the Committee or any legal proceedings that may be initiated after the decision of the Committee against the unit/firm/company and/or its Proprietor/Partner/Director, which has a bearing on the decision taken/LoA issued to the firm in any manner, the LoA granted will be liable for cancellation including action under the FT (D&R) Act and necessary action will be taken against such units in terms of applicable provisions of law.

any manner, the LoA granted will be liable for cancellation including action under the FT (D&R) Act and necessary action will be taken against such units in terms of applicable provisions of law. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair. (Di: Development Commissioner Kandla Special Economic Zone 25