Minutes of the 66th meeting of the Board of Approval for SEZs held on 27th August 2015 to consider proposals for setting up Special Economic Zones and other miscellaneous proposals - SEZ - Minutes of the 66th meeting of the SEZ

The Sixty sixth (66th) meeting of the Board of Approval (BoA) for Special Economic Zones (SEZ) was held on 27th August, 2015 under the Chairmanship of Ms. Rita Teaotia, Secretary, Department of Commerce, at 10.30 A.M. in Room No. 47, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi, to consider proposals in respect of notified/approved SEZs. The list of participants is Annexed ( Annexure-1) . Item No. 66.1: Requests for extension of validity of formal approvals (i) Request of M/s. Gopalan Enterprises (India) Private Limited for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Mahadevapura Kaggadaspura, K.R. Puram, Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka, beyond 2nd July, 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 2nd July, 2016. (ii) Request of M/s. Brooke Bond Real Estate Private Limited for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES/BPO/Electronic Hardware at Brooke fields , Village Kundalahalli, Hobli Krishnarajapuram, Taluk Bangalore South, Karnataka, beyond 31st March 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 31st March, 2016. (iii) Request of M/s. Adityapur Industrial Area Development Authority for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Automobiles/Auto Components at Adityapur, Jamshedpur, beyond 13th June, 2015 The Board noted that DC, FSEZ had not recommended the proposal for further extension and after deliberations rejected the request of the developer to extend the validity of the formal approval. (iv) Request of M/s. Gopalpur Special Economic Zone Ltd. for further extension of validity period of its formal approval for setting up a multi product SEZ at Gopalpur, District Ganjam, Odisha beyond 17th December, 2014 and change of name of the developer to Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Ltd. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 17th December, 2015 and the developer should resolve all pending issues with Government of Orissa within that time frame. (v) Request for further extension of formal approval from M/s. HBS Pharma SEZ Pvt. Ltd. for setting up of Pharmaceutical SEZ at GIDC, Panoli Industrial Estate, Panoli, District Bharuch, Gujarat beyond 16th June, 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 16th June, 2016. (vi) Request for further extension of LoA from Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) for setting up an IT/ITES SEZ at Gandhinagar-Sarkhej Highway, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, beyond 6th January 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 6th January, 2016. (vii) Request of M/s. Calica Construction and Impex Pvt. Ltd. for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Village Ognaj, Taluka Dascroi, District Ahmedabad, Gujarat, beyond 6th May, 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 6th May, 2016. (viii) Request of Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu (ELCOT) for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Salem, Tamil Nadu, beyond 7th May, 2015. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 7th May, 2016. (ix) Request of Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu (ELCOT) for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Hosur-Viswanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, beyond 7th May, 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 7th May, 2016. (x) Request of Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu (ELCOT) for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Gangaikondan village, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, beyond 7th May 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 7th May, 2016. (xi) Request of Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu (ELCOT) for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Vadapalanji, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, beyond 7th May, 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 7th May, 2016. (xii) Request of M/s. Navi Mumbai SEZ Private Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of multi product SEZ at Dronagiri, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, beyond 29th July 2015. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 29th January, 2016 with the condition that the Developer shall submit a clear-cut development plan and action plan of the SEZ and approval of the State Government of Maharashtra within that time-frame. DC, Navi Mumbai SEZ was directed to verify the expenditure claimed by the developer to have incurred for the development of this SEZ alongwith progress made so far on ground. (xiii) Request of M/s. Navi Mumbai SEZ Private Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES-A at Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, beyond 25th July 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 25th January, 2016 with the condition that the Developer shall submit a clear-cut development plan and action plan of the SEZ and approval of the State Government of Maharashtra within that time-frame. DC, Navi Mumbai SEZ was directed to verify the expenditure claimed by the developer to have incurred for the development of this SEZ alongwith progress made so far on ground. (xiv) Request of M/s. Navi Mumbai SEZ Private Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Multi Services at Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, beyond 25th July 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 25th January, 2016 with the condition that the Developer shall submit a clear-cut development plan and action plan of the SEZ and approval of the State Government of Maharashtra within that time-frame. DC, Navi Mumbai SEZ was directed to verify the expenditure claimed by the developer to have incurred for the development of this SEZ alongwith progress made so far on ground. (xv) Request of M/s. Suyog Realtors Pvt. Ltd. for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Pot No. 1-4 (formally known as Plot-able land No. PL-23), IT Park Butibori, District Nagpur, Maharashtra, beyond 29th July 2010 The Board after deliberations condoned the delay and extended the validity of the formal approval up to 29th July, 2016. (xvi) Request of M/s. Shantha Biotechnics Limited for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Biotechnology and related activities at Muppireddypalli village, Toopran Mandal, Medak District, Andhra Pradesh, beyond 21st July 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 21st July, 2016. Item No. 66.2: Requests for extension of validity of in-principle approval (i) Request of M/s. Chhindwara Plus Developers Limited for extension of the validity of in-principle approval, granted for setting up of Multi Product SEZ at Saurar Tehsil, Chhindwara District, Madhya Pradesh, beyond 29th July, 2015. The Board noted that the Developer is in possession of 573.806 ha. of land area which fulfils the criteria of minimum land requirement of 500 ha. for setting up of a multi-product SEZ. The Board, after deliberations, extended the validity of the in-principle up to 29th January, 2016 and advised the Developer to submit an application along with the requisite documents for notification of the SEZ over an area of 573.806 ha. Item No. 66.3 : Requests for extension of LoP beyond 3rd Year onwards (i) Request of M/s. BEML Limited, a unit in KIADB SEZ, Bangalore for extension of LoP beyond 5th January, 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 5th January, 2016. (ii) Request of M/s. Western Ghat Agricultural Products Processing Pvt. Ltd (WAPCO), a unit in KINFRA SEZ, (Agro based food processing) at Kakkanchery, Malappurma District, Kerala for extension of LoP beyond 22nd July, 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 22nd July, 2016. (iii) Request of M/s. Pidilite Industries Limited a unit in Dahej SEZ, Bharuch for extension of LoP beyond 15th August, 2015, The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 15th August, 2016. (iv) Request of M/s. Shree Saibaba Petroleum, a unit in KASEZ for extension of LoP beyond 9th June 2012 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 31st December, 2015. (v) Request of M/s. Hangers Plus (India) Pvt. Ltd., a unit in Mahindra World City Apparel and Fashion Accessories SEZ, Kancheepuram Distt, Tamil Nadu for extension of LoP beyond 31st March, 2015. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 31st March, 2016. (vi) Request of M/s. Soncoya Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a unit in M/s. Mahindra World City (Jaipur) Ltd. for sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Village Kalwara, Tehsil Sanganer, District Jaipur, Rajasthan for extension of LoP beyond 1st February 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 1st February, 2016. (vii) Request of M/s. Tech Mahindra Limited, a unit in MIHAN Multi-Product SEZ at Nagpur, Maharashtra, for extension of LoP beyond 27th July, 2015. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 27th July, 2016. (viii) Request of M/s Artura Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., a unit in M/s. Sri City SEZ at Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh for extension of validity period of its LoP beyond 4th July 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 4th July, 2016. (ix) Request of M/s. Lanco Solar Private Limited, a unit in M/s. Lanco Solar Private Limited SEZ at Village Mehrumkhurd Chawardhal, Rajnandgaon Dist., Chhastisgarh for extension of LoP beyond 28th June, 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 28th June, 2016. (x) Request of M/s Shantha Biotechnics Limited, Unit-1 in M/s Shantha Biotechnics Ltd. SEZ at Muppireddypalli Village, Toopran Mandal, Medak District, Andhra Pradesh for extension of validity period of its LoP beyond 28th September, 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 28th September, 2016. (xi) Request of M/s Anjani Udyog Pvt. Limited, a unit in multi-product SEZ developed by M/s Adani Port SEZ at Mundra, Gujarat for extension of validity period of its LoP beyond 31st March 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 31st March, 2016. Item No. 66.4 : Requests for co-developer (a) In the 65th BoA meeting it was decided to approve co-developer proposals, subject to standard terms and conditions as per SEZ Act and Rules provided that the lease period is reduced to a period not exceeding 30 years (Renewable). The BOA discussed a reference received from the Government of Kerala in which it was stated that the State Government of Kerala leases out land for industrial purposes for a period of 90 years, as per its policy and requested to permit for continuation of lease period as envisaged in the lease agreement. The Board noted that the Undertakings of Government of Kerala are the developers in Technopark, Infopark, Cyberpark and Kerala State IT Infrastructure Ltd. and after deliberations decided to restore the period of lease , as per the lease agreement signed between the Developer and Co-developer. However, this would be applicable in respect of the SEZ projects located in the State of Kerala only and in all other cases, the lease period will continue to be a period not exceeding 30 years (Renewable). Approval of proposals for Co-developer All approvals for co-developers are subject to the condition that particular terms and conditions of lease agreement/co-developer agreement will not have any bearing on the treatment of the income by way of lease rentals/down payment/premium etc., for the purposes of assessment under the Income Tax Act and Rules. The Assessing Officer, will have the right to examine the taxability of these amounts under the SEZ Act and Income Tax Act and Rules. This is applicable to all cases of co-developers approved by the BoA in this meeting. The decisions of the BoA on the proposals listed in the agenda are as under:- (i) Request of M/s. Thefra Technopark Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Kakkanad, Village, Ernakulam District, Kerala, being developed by M/s. SmartCity (Kochi) Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. After deliberations, the Board approved the proposal of M/s. Thefra Technopark Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer for IT/ITES and supporting facilities such as food court, recreational facilities, fitness facilities, business centre etc for IT/ITES over an area of 6.28 acres, in accordance with the co-developer agreement entered into with the developer subject to standard terms and conditions as per SEZ Act and Rules. (ii) Request of M/s. Virtus IT Services Private Limited for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Attipra, Taluk and District Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, being developed by M/s. Electronics Technology Parks - Kerala After deliberations, the Board approved the proposal of M/s. Virtus IT Services Private Limited for co-developer for providing infrastructure facilities and development of IT sector industry, over an area of one acre in accordance with the co-developer agreement entered into with the developer subject to standard terms and conditions as per SEZ Act and Rules. (iii) Request of M/s. Gopalan Enterprises for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Bangalore, Karnataka, being developed by M/s. Gopalan Enterprises (India) Private Limited After deliberations, the Board approved the proposal of M/s. Gopalan Enterprises for co-developer for electrification/DG Power Back up/Air-conditioning and warm shell completion, over an area of 1.015 hectares in accordance with the co-developer agreement entered into with the developer, subject to standard terms and conditions as per SEZ Act and Rules provided that the lease period is reduced to a period not exceeding 30 years (Renewable). (iv) Request of M/s. Padiyath Innovationworld Private Limited for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Puthencruz and Kunnathunade village, Taluk Kunnathaunadu, Ernakulam, Kerala, being developed by M/s. Infopark (Phase II) After deliberations, the Board approved the proposal of M/s. Padiyath Innovationworld Private Limited for co-developer for development marketing of infrastructure facilities in the SEZ, over an area of 4.11 acres in accordance with the co-developer agreement entered into with the developer, subject to standard terms and conditions as per SEZ Act and Rules. (v) Request of DC KASEZ for cancellation of co-developer status granted to M/s. Worlds Window Infrastructure Logistics Pvt. Ltd. of FTWZ in Kandla SEZ. After deliberations, the Board of Approval cancelled the co-developer status of M/s. Worlds Window Infrastructure Logistics Pvt. Ltd. of FTWZ in Kandla SEZ and directed DC, KASEZ to issue show cause notice to M/s. Worlds Window Infrastructure Logistics Pvt. Ltd for non-implementation of the project. (vi) Request of M/s. Ashray Logistics India Private Limited for co-developer in the multi product SEZ at Nanguneri, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, being developed by M/s. AMRL Hitech City Ltd. After deliberations, the Board approved the proposal of M/s. Ashray Logistics India Private Limited for co-developer status for Logistics Park including warehousing facilities and supply chain management, over an area of 9 hectares as per co-developer agreement dated 6th May, 2015, which has later been amended vide first amendment to co-developer agreement dated 26th June, 2015 in which land area has been increased to 10.49 hectares in accordance with the co-developer agreement entered into with the developer, subject to standard terms and conditions as per SEZ Act and Rules provided that the lease period be reduced to a period not exceeding 30 years (Renewable). (vii) Request of M/s. Trustone Wegmans Developers Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Plot No. 21, Sector-Techzone IV, Greater Noida, being developed by M/s. Artha Infratech Pvt. Ltd. After deliberations, the Board approved the proposal of M/s. Trustone Wegmans Developers Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer status for constructing one tower of approximately 38000 sqm. super built up area over 0.4450 hectares of land in the processing area for IFSC and IT/ITES including Electronic Hardware and Software in accordance with the co-developer agreement entered into with the developer, subject to standard terms and conditions as per SEZ Act and Rules provided that the lease period be reduced to a period not exceeding 30 years (Renewable). (viii) Request of M/s. Wockhardt Ltd. for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for Pharmaceuticals at Shendre, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra, being developed by M/s. Wockhardt Infrastructure Development Ltd. After deliberations, the Board approved the following proposal of M/s. Wockhardt Ltd. for co-developer status to construct, manage and operate a world class school in the non-processing area over an area of 77000 Sqm. as per mutual agreement and as recommended by DC, SEEPZ:- (i) Increase in built up space upto approximately 16000 sqm. for setting up a school in non-processing area of pharmaceutical SEZ; and, (ii) Dual use of infrastructure (School) in non-processing area, subject to NOC from State Government. The approval is subject to the co-developer complying with all the conditions stipulated in Department of Commerce s Notification GSR 5(E) dated 02.01.2015. The compliance report has to be submitted to Director General of Export Promotion alongwith the duty realized in this regard. The approval is further subject to standard terms and conditions as per SEZ Act and Rules provided that the lease period is reduced to a period not exceeding 30 years (Renewable). (ix) Request of M/s. Wipro Limited for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, being developed by M/s. Orissa Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO). After deliberations, the Board approved the proposal of M/s. Wipro Limited for co-developer for site development, boundary wall, roads, installation of water supply sanitation sewage system, power distribution system, telecom facilities, air conditioning system, warehouse, welfare centre including a first aid centre and cr che employee business stay facilities, cafeteria, fuel storage, software development of office building and other activity as may be required in processing area, over an area of 26 acres in accordance with the co-developer agreement entered into with the developer, subject to standard terms and conditions as per SEZ Act and Rules provided that the lease period be reduced to a period not exceeding 30 years (Renewable). Item No. 66.5 : Proposals for setting up of SEZs (i) Request of M/s. HCL IT City Lucknow Private Limited for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Village Kanjehara Mastemau, Chack Gajaria Farms, Sultanpur Road, Lucknow, over an area of 40.469 hectares. The Board noted that the Developer is in possession of the land. The Government of Uttar Pradesh had also recommended the proposal vide their letter dated 16.06.2015. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval to the proposal of M/s. HCL IT City Lucknow Private Limited, for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Village Kanjehara Mastemau, Chack Gajaria Farms, Sultanpur Road, Lucknow, over an area of 40.469 hectares. (ii) Request of M/s. M/s. North Mumbai International Commodity Township Pvt. Ltd. for in-principle approval for setting up of FTWZ at Kaman-Bhiwandi Road, District Thane, Maharashtra, over an area of 60.70 hectares. The Board noted that the Developer is not in possession of the land. The Government of Maharashtra has conveyed its in-principle approval vide letter dated 12.05.2015. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant in-principle approval to the proposal of M/s. North Mumbai International Commodity Township Pvt. Ltd., for setting up of FTWZ at Kaman-Bhiwandi Road, District Thane, Maharashtra, over an area of 60.70 hectares subject to the conditions imposed by the State Government of Maharashtra vide its above mentioned letter dated 12.05.2015. (iii) Request of M/s. M/s. Reliable Exports (India) Pvt. Ltd. for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Gat No. 31(B) at village Ilthan, Airoli, Thane Belapur Road Thane, Navi Mumbai, over an area of 2.48 hectares. Board of Approval allowed withdrawal of the proposal in accordance with the request of M/s. Reliable Exports (India) Ltd. vide letter dated 20th August, 2015. DC concerned will take further action on the application received from M/s. Reliable Exports (India) Pvt. Ltd. (iv) Request of M/s. M/s. Loma IT Park Developers Pvt. Ltd. for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at G-4/1, TTC Industrial Area, Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, over an area of 6.5 hectares. The Board noted that the Developer is in possession of the land. The Government of Maharashtra has also recommended the proposal vide their letter dated 12.05.2015. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval to the proposal of M/s. Loma IT Park Developers Pvt. Ltd., for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at G-4/1, TTC Industrial Area, Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, over an area of 6.5 hectares. (v) Request for conversion of in-principle approval into formal approval for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Electronic Hardware and Software including IT/ITES at Nanakramguda village, Gachibowli, Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, by M/s. Mantri Developers Private Limited, over an area of 1.0504 hectares. The Board noted that the Developer was in possession of the land. The Government of Telangana had also recommended the proposal for approval vide their letter dated 31.07.2015. Accordingly, the Board approved for conversion of in-principle approval into formal approval to the proposal of M/s. Mantri Developers Private Limited, for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Electronic Hardware and Software including IT/ITES at Nanakramguda village, Gachibowli, Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, over an area of 1.0504 hectares. (vi) Request of M/s. M/s. Aqua Space Developers Pvt. Ltd. for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Raidurg village, Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, over an area of 1.85 hectares. The Board noted that the Developer is in possession of the land. The Government of Telangana has also recommended the proposal vide their letter dated 01.08.2015. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval to the proposal of M/s. Aqua Space Developers Pvt. Ltd., for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Raidurg village, Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, over an area of 1.85 hectares. Item No. 66.6 : Cases for ratification by the BoA (i) Request of M/s. Lupin Ltd., a unit in Indore SEZ, M.P, for extension of Letter of Permission (LoP) beyond 12th June 2015 The Board after deliberations ratified the proposal for extension of validity period of LoP up to 12th June, 2016. Item No. 66.7 : Miscellaneous Cases (i) Request of M/s Torrent Energy Ltd. (co-developer in Dahej SEZ), for laying 813 MM Dia MS Raw Water Supply Pipeline from Dahej-II RWSR to their existing pipeline near Dahej-I RWSR for the Power Project in Dahej SEZ The Board, after deliberations, approved the request of M/s. Torrent Energy Ltd. (co-developer in Dahej SEZ) for laying 813 MM Dia MS Raw Water Supply Pipeline from Dahej-II RWSR to their existing pipeline near Dahej-I RWSR for the Power Project in Dahej SEZ, subject to the condition that the duty benefits shall be restricted to the activities carried out inside the SEZ. (ii) Request for de-notification of 2nd phase of SEZ for Apparel Sector at Ahmedabad over an area of 17.62 Hectares out of Notified area of 38.04 Hectares Amendment of Rules The Board noted the amendment in SEZ Rules 2006 with respect to the minimum area requirement stipulated in Annexure II, in serial number 3, for the State of Gujarat for Textile and Article of Textiles sector which has been reduced from 38 hectares to 20 hectares vide notification dated 16th July, 2015. After deliberations, the Board approved de-notification of 2nd phase of SEZ for Apparel Sector at Ahmedabad over an area of 17.62 Hectares out of notified area of 38.04 hectares subject to refund of duty benefit, if any, availed of by the developer and NOC from the State Government. (iii) Request of M/s.IG3 Infra Ltd. sector specific SEZ for Textiles at Utukulli Village, Erode District, Tamil Nadu for enhancing the capacity of power generation The Board after deliberations, approved the request of M/s. IG3 Infra Ltd. for enhancing the capacity of power generation from 40MW to 48 MW in the non-processing area as per the details given below: S. No. Name of the authorized activity No. of units Area per unit (in sqm.) as per FSI/FAR norms a applicable 1. Enhancement of power project from 40 MW to 48 MW 2 20 acres (iv) Request of M/s. Arshiya International Limited for FTWZ at Pune, Maharashtra for change of name of the developer from Arshiya International Limited to Arshiya Limited and change in shareholding pattern After deliberations, the Board approved the request for change of name of the developer from Arshiya International Limited to Arshiya Limited, and change in shareholding pattern, subject to following conditions:- (i) Seamless continuity of the SEZ activities with unaltered responsibilities and obligations for the altered developer entity; (ii) Fulfillment of all eligibility criteria applicable to developers, including security clearances etc., by the altered developer entity and its constituents; (iii) Applicability of and compliance with all Revenue / Company Affairs /SEBI etc. rules which regulate issues like capital gains, equity change, transfer, taxability etc. (iv) Full financial details relating to change in equity/merger, demerger, amalgamation or transfer in ownership etc. shall be furnished immediately to Member (IT), CBDT, Department of Revenue and to the jurisdictional Authority. (v) The Assessing Officer shall have the right to assess the taxability of the gain/loss arising out of the transfer of equity or merger, demerger, amalgamation, transfer and ownerships etc. as may be applicable and eligibility for deduction under relevant sections of the Income Tax Act, 1961. (vi) The applicant shall comply with relevant State Government laws, including those relating to lease of land, as applicable. (vii) The developer shall furnish details of PAN and jurisdictional assessing officer of the developer to CBDT. (v) Proposal of M/s. GMR Aero Technic Limited, unit in M/s. GMR Hyderabad Aviation SEZ Limited SEZ in an Existing Airport at Mamidipalli village, Shamshabad Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana for approval for Establishing a Crash gate for Emergency vehicle entry to MRO Building After deliberations, the Board approved the proposal of M/s. GMR Aero Technic Limited, unit in M/s. GMR Hyderabad Aviation SEZ Limited for establishing a Crash gate for Emergency vehicle entry to MRO Building subject to the condition that expenses on additional manpower for manning the new gate to be borne by the Developer. (vi) Request of M/s.TSI Business Parks (Hyderabad) Pvt. Ltd., Co-developer in M/s. APIIC Ltd., sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Nanakramguda village, Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana for change in shareholding pattern After deliberations, the Board approved the request of the co-developer for change of shareholding pattern of the company, subject to following conditions:- (i) Seamless continuity of the SEZ activities with unaltered responsibilities and obligations for the altered co-developer entity; (ii) Fulfillment of all eligibility criteria applicable to co-developers, including security clearances etc., by the altered co-developer entity and its constituents; (iii) Applicability of and compliance with all Revenue / Company Affairs /SEBI etc. rules which regulate issues like capital gains, equity change, transfer, taxability etc. (iv) Full financial details relating to change in equity/merger, demerger, amalgamation or transfer in ownership etc. shall be furnished immediately to Member (IT), CBDT, Department of Revenue and to the jurisdictional Authority. (v) The Assessing Officer shall have the right to assess the taxability of the gain/loss arising out of the transfer of equity or merger, demerger, amalgamation, transfer and ownerships etc. as may be applicable and eligibility for deduction under relevant sections of the Income Tax Act, 1961. (vi) The applicant shall comply with relevant State Government laws, including those relating to lease of land, as applicable. (vii) The co-developer shall furnish details of PAN and jurisdictional assessing officer of the co-developer to CBDT. (vii) Inclusion of simulators in the approved list of items for Industrial Licence already approved by BoA in its 61st meeting held on 3rd April, 2014 in respect of M/s Syrma Technology Pvt. Ltd., SEZ unit in Chennai. The Board, after deliberations, approved the request of M/s. Syrma Technology Pvt. Ltd, to include simulators in the approved list of items for Industrial Licence subject to standard terms and conditions as prescribed by MoD/MHA. Item No. 66.8 : Cancellation of Formal Approvals The Board examined the 3 cases of the agenda for cancellation of formal approval /notification. The Board noted that the progress made by the developer is not satisfactory. The Board, after deliberations, decided to cancel the formal approval/notification, as the case may be, in the following 3 cases. The approval is subject to the DC furnishing a certificate in the prescribed format certifying that the developer has not availed any tax/duty benefits including Service Tax Exemptions, if any, under SEZ Act/Rules, or has refunded any such benefits availed by it:- Sr. No. Name of the Developer/co-developer Sector Date of formal approval Zone 1. M/s. M.M. Tech Towers (Kozhencherry, Pathanmthitta, Kerala) IT/ITES 18.06.2009 CSEZ 2. M/s. Emmar MGF Land Ltd. (ECE House, 28 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi) IT related SEZ 18.06.2009 CSEZ 3. M/s. Hindustan Newsprint Ltd. (Newsprint Nagar, District Kottayam, Kerala) Pulp Paper 18.11.2009 CSEZ Item No. 66.9 : Appeals before BoA (i) Appeal of M/s. Jindal International against the order passed by the Development Commissioner of Kandla Special Economic Zone dated 29th May, 2015. The Board heard the arguments made by Shri Satyen K. Vyas, Partner of the appellant. The Board noted that the Unit could not carry out any operation since 2010 because of disputes amongst partners of the unit. The Board also noted that there are ₹ 46,27,002/- of rent outstanding against the said company. The Board further noted that the DC, KASEZ has directed the unit to start normal business activities in KASEZ subject to the condition that they have to pay 50% of rental arrears within 30 days and remaining arrears within 6 months. After deliberations, the Board came to the conclusion that since the premises had continued to be in the possession of the appellant for the period for which the rents were not paid, the Order passed by DC, Kandla on 29th May, 2015 is just and correct. The applicant must clear his dues as per the directions of DC, KASEZ. The Board accordingly rejected the appeal. (ii) Appeal of M/s. Comverse Network Systems Private Limited Unit-1 against the order passed by the UAC, NSEZ in its meeting held on 23rd June, 2015. (iii) Appeal of M/s. Comverse Network Systems Private Limited Unit-2 against the order passed by the UAC, NSEZ in its meeting held on 23rd June, 2015. The Board heard Shri Sanjeev Kumar Goel, Director (Finance) of the appellant Unit. The Board noted that the appellant had submitted a proposal for transfer of its above said Units (I II) to M/s. Amdocs Development Centre India Pvt. Ltd. under proviso third to Rule 19(2). The Board also noted that the Rule 19(2) is subject to provisions of Rule 74A. Since the appellant company does not satisfy the provisions of Rule 74A, i.e., holding LOA for a period of five years on the date of transfer and to be operational for a minimum period of two years after the commencement of production as on the date of transfer, the BOA concluded that the order dated 23.06.2015 issued by the DC, NSEZ is just and correct. The Board accordingly rejected the appeal. (iv) Appeal of M/s. Soyuz trading company limited against the order passed by the Development Commissioner of Noida Special Economic Zone dated 20th May, 2015. The BOA heard Dy. General Manager of the said M/s. Soyuz Trading Company and after deliberations noted that Management Consultancy Services are covered within the term Other Services in Rule 76. With these findings, the BOA remanded the case back to UAC for appropriate decision after examining the business model and other relevant details of the applicant. (v) Appeal of M/s. Pitambra Hardware Metal Exports Pvt. Ltd. against the order passed by the DC, NSEZ dated 10th April, 2015. The Board heard the arguments made by Shri Sunil Kumar Mangal, the Director of the said Unit. The BOA deliberated on the matter and noted that the LOA of M/s. Pitambara had already expired on 23/04/2013. Besides, the appellant was non-functional since 2010-11. The Board also noted that on the request of the Unit, the Approval Committee allowed them to exit from the SEZ Scheme in terms of Rule 74 of SEZ Rules, 2006. The Board also noted that Approval Committee also cancelled Plot Nos 166,168 and 169 and advised the Unit to handover the possession of the said plots at the earliest. The BOA after deliberations concluded as follows: (i) The Approval Committee has rightly decided for cancellation of allotment of Plot as LOA of the unit had already been expired on 23.04.2013 and the unit s performance during last five years was Nil. (ii) Appellant has also requested BOA for transfer of assets liabilities under Rule 74A and it does not fulfill the conditions of Rule 74A (i) as LOA is not valid. The Board, hence, rejected the appeal and directed the appellant to complete the exit formalities and surrender the Plot to NSEZ Authority. (vi) Appeal of M/s. Etrastar Hardware Exports (p) ltd against the order passed by the DC, NSEZ dated 10th April, 2015. The Board heard the arguments made by Shri Sunil Kumar Mangal, the Director of the said Unit that thisUnit had held a valid LoA for more than 5 years and had done exports for several years and thus were eligible to exit from SEZ by transfer. The Board noted that on the request of the Unit, the Approval Committee allowed them to exit from the SEZ Scheme in terms of Rule 74 of SEZ Rules, 2006. The Board also noted that Approval Committee also cancelled Plot Nos 166,168 and 169 and advised the Unit to handover the possession of the said plots at the earliest. The BOA also noted that it was on the request of the appellant that the Approval Committee had allowed it to exit from the SEZ Scheme subject to fulfillment of relevant formalities in this regard. The BOA after deliberations concluded as follows:- (i) The Approval Committee has rightly decided for cancellation of allotment of Plot as LOA of the unit had already been expired on 28.04.2001 (Trading unit) 08/08/2002 (manufacturing unit) and they had not made any export during the validity period of LOA. (ii) Appellant has made a request to BOA for transfer of assets liabilities under Rule 74A and it does not fulfill the conditions of Rule 74A in view of the following reasons: 1. LOA is not valid as on date. 2. The unit did not hold a valid Letter of Approval for a period of five years. 3. Unit has not been operational for a minimum period of two years after the commencement of production as on the date of transfer The Board, hence, rejected the appeal and directed the appellant to complete the exit formalities and surrender the Plot to NSEZ Authority. (vii) Appeal of M/s. Ess Ess Traders against the order passed by the DC, NSEZ dated 22nd April, 2015. No representative of the Unit appeared for personal hearing. The BOA noted that the LOA of the above Unit had expired on 31st March, 2013. The BOA also noted that the Unit had not made any physical exports since inception and had not been paying lease rentals. After deliberations, the BOA rejected the appeal of the Unit. (viii) Appeal of M/s. Bhartiya Industries against the order passed by the DC, NSEZ dated 16th April, 2015. The Board heard the arguments made by Shri Balbir Singh, Proprietor of the appellant unit. The BOA deliberated on the matter and noted that M/s. Bhartiya Industries has been issued LoA on 12/10/2006 for Manufacturing of (1) Leather Hard Goods, Leather Furniture, Leather Iron Accessories (2) Items Made of Wood, Glass, Iron, Brass, Copper, Aluminium or from any other Metal. The unit commenced operation w.e.f 19th November 2007 and LoA was valid upto 18th November 2012. The BOA observed that the UAC in its meeting held on 18/09/2012 while monitoring the performance directed the unit to re-commence export activities before expiry of validity of LOA i.e. up to 18/11/2012, failing which their LOA would not be renewed. However, unit had neither made compliance with the above directions nor had applied for renewal of LOA. Besides, there is an outstanding lease rent to the tune of ₹ 978431/- against the unit. The BOA noted the dismal performance of the unit during the period 2007-08 to 2010-11. The BOA held that the Approval Committee has rightly decided for cancellation of LOA as well as cancellation of allotment of Plot as LOA of the unit had already been expired on 18.11.2012 and the unit s performance during last five years was dismal. The Board found no merit in the contentions made by the appellant and, therefore, rejected the appeal. (ix) Appeal of M/s. Sona Overseas, a unit in NSEZ against order dated 25th November, 2014 of the UAC. Shri Mamohan Malhotra, Chartered Accountant appeared before the BOA and argued on behalf of the Unit. The BOA noted that the case was listed for 65th BOA but since no representative of the said Unit had appeared from the appellant for personal hearing, the Board had given another opportunity of the Unit. The Board noted that the Unit was issued LOA on 8.5.2003 and the Unit was functional upto the years 2010-11 and thereafter no business was carried out from the allotted plot. The LoA had lapsed on 10th January, 2014 and the premises had been lying unutilized since 2011-12 and a lease rent of ₹ 4,54,977/- is outstanding towards the Unit. The BOA after deliberating on the facts mentioned above, rejected the appeal. (x) Appeal of M/s. Indo Widecom International Ltd., a unit in NSEZ against order dated 17th October, 2014 of the UAC Shri Manpreet Sood, Advocate appeared and argued the case on behalf of the appellant. The BOA noted that the appeal was listed in the 65th BOA but since no representative of the appellant appeared for personal hearing, the BOA had then given another opportunity to the appellant. The BOA noted that the Unit has been lying non-functional since 2009-10. The LOA has expired on 30.04.2013. During last five years block, unit has made export of ₹ 1.02 Lacs and achieved NFE of ₹ 12000/- only upto 31.3.2012. The unit has not submitted APRs on time. Lease rent of ₹ 18,27,758/- is outstanding against the Unit as on 5th November, 2012. In addition, the unit has not submitted rectified Bond-Cum-Legal-Undertaking and thus non-compliance of terms of LoA/SEZ Act/Rules. After deliberating on the facts mentioned above, the BOA reverted the appeal to DC, NSEZ for verifying the contentions of the appellant from official records and decide the appeal accordingly. (xi) Writ Petitions 2622/2014 filed by M/s. Ellenbarrie Exim Limited v/s Union of India ors. before Hon ble High Court at Calcutta Shri Mahendra Patri, Director and Shri R.K. Choudhary, Advocate appeared on behalf of the appellant unit. BoA heard the arguments made by the Director and the Advocate of the appellant Unit. The BOA noted that the LOA of M/s. Ellenbarrie Exim Ltd. was cancelled on 25th February, 2014 by the Development Commissioner, FSEZ based on the decision taken by the UAC on 10th January, 2014 due to the following reason. (i) The firm is a defaulter of rent and earlier SCN was also issued in this regard. (ii) The firm failed to keep all their commitments with respect to rental dues clearance as given by them (iii) The firm failed to realize an amount of ₹ 92,93,30,408.01 which is outstanding against their unit for the half year ended 30th June, 2013 for which a separate Show Cause Notice has been issued and proceedings underway. Aggrieved by the decision of UAC, the unit preferred an appeal before the BoA for SEZs. The appeal was placed before the 62nd BoA meeting held on 24th July, 2014 and after examining the matter and hearing the appellant, the BoA decided to reject the appeal. Aggrieved by the BoA s decision, M/s. Ellenberrie Exim Ltd. has preferred a Writ Petition No. 2622/2014 before the Hon ble Calcutta High Court. Vide its order dated 24.02.2015, Hon ble high Court ordered that in its view since the appeal has been rejected by a one-sentence order without giving any reason, the order passed in the appeal cannot be sustained and is, thus, set aside and quashed. Accordingly petitioner was given an opportunity of hearing by the BoA for SEZs. The appeal was considered in the 65th BoA held on 19th May, 2015. On the request of the appellant, BoA had deferred the appeal till next BOA meeting. After deliberations, BOA came to the conclusion that in view of the huge rental arrears and outstanding realizations to the tune of over ₹ 92 crores against the said Unit, BOA was of the view that the Order dated 25.2.2014 passed by the DC was just and correct. BOA, therefore, rejected the appeal. (xii) Appeal of M/s. Suchi Specialty Fasteners against the order passed by the Development Commissioner of Surat Special Economic Zone dated 25th February, 2015. BOA after deliberations decided to remand the appeal back to DC to take appropriate decision on the request of the Unit after giving the opportunity for personal hearing. Decision on Supplementary Agenda Item No. 66.10 : Requests for extension of validity of formal approvals (i) Request of M/s. Mittal Infratech Pvt. Ltd. for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Village Sewah, GT Road, District Panipat, Haryana, beyond 14th October, 2012 The Board after deliberations condoned the delay and extended the validity of the formal approval up to 23rd February, 2016. (ii) Request of M/s. State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Granite Processing industries at Bargur, Uthangarai and Pochampalli Taluk, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu, beyond 10th March 2015. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 10th March, 2016. (iii) Request of M/s. Milestone Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Chokkanahalli village, Bangalore, Karnataka, beyond 29th October 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 29th October, 2016. Item No. 66.11 : Requests for extension of in-principle approval (i) Proposal of M/s. Avash Logistic Park Private Limited for extension of the validity of in-principle approval for setting up of a FTWZ at villages Mota Layaja, Godhara Bayath Taluka Mandvi, District Kutch, Gujarat, beyond 12th May 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the in-principle approval up to 12th May, 2016. (ii) Proposal of M/s. Sealand Ports Private Limited for extension of the validity of in-principle approval for setting up of multi product SEZ at Villages Layaja, Ratadiya, Godhra, Bayath Undoth, Taluka Mandvi, District-Kutch, Gujarat, beyond 12th May, 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity period of the in-principle approval up to 12th May, 2016. Item No. 66.12 : Requests for extension of LoP beyond 3rd Year onwards (i) Request of M/s. Kalyani Alstom Power Ltd., a unit of APSEZ at Mundra, Kutch, Gujarat for extension of Letter of Permission (LOP) beyond 2nd February 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity period of the LoP up to 2nd February, 2016. Item No. 66.13 : Requests for co-developer (i) Request of M/s. Adani Food and Agro-Processing Park Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer status in the multi product SEZ at Mundra, Kutch, Gujarat, being developed by M/s. Adani Port and Special Economic Zone Ltd After deliberations, the Board approved the proposal of M/s. Adani Food and Agro-Processing Park Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer status to develop, operate and maintain a Mega Food Park and related infrastructure facilities, over an area of 57 acres, in accordance with the co-developer agreement entered into with the developer subject to formal approval by the Department of Food Processing Industries and provided the co-developer will not claim any duty benefits on expenditure on O M. The approval is further subject to standard terms and conditions as per SEZ Act and Rules provided that the lease period is reduced to a period not exceeding 30 years (Renewable). (ii) Request of M/s. Reliance Capital Ltd., Mumbai for co-developer in the multi service SEZ at Ratanpur, District Gandhinagar, Gujarat, being developed by M/s. GIFT SEZ Ltd. After deliberations, the Board approved the proposal of M/s. Reliance Capital Ltd. for co-developer status for (i) infrastructure development of office building in processing area to undertake export of services, over an area of 3,00,000 sq.ft. and (ii) residential building in non-processing area for management, official staff and the workers of the SEZ units, over an area of 2,00,000 sq.ft., in accordance with the Draft lease-cum development agreement entered into with the developer subject to standard terms and conditions as per SEZ Act and Rules provided that the lease period is reduced to a period not exceeding 30 years (Renewable). (iii) Request of M/s. HBS City Pvt. Ltd. a co-developer in the Pharmaceuticals SEZ at GIDC, Panoli Industrial Estate, Panoli, District Bharuch, Gujarat, being developed by M/s. HBS Pharma SEZ Pvt. Ltd., for additional area. The Board, after deliberations, approved the request of M/s. M/s. HBS City Pvt. Ltd. for addition of an area of 56 acres of non-processing area in the SEZ in the already approved 50 acres of non-processing area for providing infrastructure facilities, construction of residential and commercial buildings, educational institute, health care, bank, etc. thereby increasing the total area of co-developer to 106 acres in accordance with the draft supplementary co-developer agreement entered into with the developer, subject to standard terms and conditions as per SEZ Act and Rules provided that the lease period is reduced to a period not exceeding 30 years (Renewable). (iv) Request of M/s. Geon Aircondition Refrigeration Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in the IT/ITES SEZ at Kanayannur Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala, being developed by M/s. Infopark SEZ After deliberations, the Board approved the proposal of M/s. Geon Aircondition Refrigeration Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer for providing infrastructure facilities and development of IT sector industry, over an area of 2.61 acres, in accordance with the co-developer agreement entered into with the developer subject to standard terms and conditions as per SEZ Act and Rules. (v) Request of M/s. SJ Contracts Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for Biotech at village Mahiri, Budruck, Taluka Haveli, District Pune, Maharashtra, being developed by M/s. SEZ Biotech Services Pvt. Ltd. The Board observed that the proposal is not clear. After deliberations, the Board directed to DC, SEEPZ to discuss the matter with the client for understanding the business model of the applicant. Therefore, the proposal was deferred. Item No. 66.14 : Miscellaneous Cases (i) Request of M/s. Sanmina SCI Technology India Private Limited, Co-developer in M/s. SIPCOT, sector specific SEZ for Electronic Hardware and related Support Services including Trading and Logistics Operations at Orgadam, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu for transfer of shares After deliberations, the Board approved the request of the co-developer for change of shareholding pattern of the company, subject to following conditions:- (i) Seamless continuity of the SEZ activities with unaltered responsibilities and obligations for the altered co-developer entity; (ii) Fulfillment of all eligibility criteria applicable to co-developers, including security clearances etc., by the altered co-developer entity and its constituents; (iii) Applicability of and compliance with all Revenue / Company Affairs /SEBI etc. rules which regulate issues like capital gains, equity change, transfer, taxability etc. (iv) Full financial details relating to change in equity/merger, demerger, amalgamation or transfer in ownership etc. shall be furnished immediately to Member (IT), CBDT, Department of Revenue and to the jurisdictional Authority. (v) The Assessing Officer shall have the right to assess the taxability of the gain/loss arising out of the transfer of equity or merger, demerger, amalgamation, transfer and ownerships etc. as may be applicable and eligibility for deduction under relevant sections of the Income Tax Act, 1961. (vi) The applicant shall comply with relevant State Government laws, including those relating to lease of land, as applicable. (vii) The co-developer shall furnish details of PAN and jurisdictional assessing officer of the co-developer to CBDT. (ii) Request of M/s. Ascendas IT SEZ (Chennai) Pvt. Ltd. a co-developer in the IT/ITES SEZ of Mahindra World City SEZ, Chennai for change of name to M/s. Cyber Pearl Information Technology Park Private Limited After deliberations, the Board approved the request for change of name of the co-developer from M/s. Ascendas IT SEZ (Chennai) Pvt. Ltd. to M/s. Cyber Pearl Information Technology Park Private Limited, subject to following conditions:- (i) Seamless continuity of the SEZ activities with unaltered responsibilities and obligations for the altered co-developer entity; (ii) Fulfillment of all eligibility criteria applicable to co-developers, including security clearances etc., by the altered co-developer entity and its constituents; (iii) Applicability of and compliance with all Revenue / Company Affairs /SEBI etc. rules which regulate issues like capital gains, equity change, transfer, taxability etc. (iv) Full financial details relating to change in equity/merger, demerger, amalgamation or transfer in ownership etc. shall be furnished immediately to Member (IT), CBDT, Department of Revenue and to the jurisdictional Authority. (v) The Assessing Officer shall have the right to assess the taxability of the gain/loss arising out of the transfer of equity or merger, demerger, amalgamation, transfer and ownerships etc. as may be applicable and eligibility for deduction under relevant sections of the Income Tax Act, 1961. (vi) The applicant shall comply with relevant State Government laws, including those relating to lease of land, as applicable. (vii) The co-developer shall furnish details of PAN and jurisdictional assessing officer of the co-developer to CBDT. (iii) Request of M/s. Sterling Enterprises for setting up a new unit in NSEZ, Noida for providing services to the foreign buyers/Indian companies The Board, after deliberations approved the proposal of M/s. Sterling Enterprises for setting up a new unit in NSEZ, Noida for providing services to the foreign buyers/Indian companies. Decision on Table Agenda Item No. 66.15 : Proposal for setting up of SEZs (i) Request of M/s. Wardha Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Biotechnology including Bio-Plastics or other Bio based or Bio-degradable Environment Friendly Products, Pharmaceuticals and Chemical sector at Mouza: Jamner and Kharassi, Tehsil Arvi, District Wardha, Maharashtra, over an area of 86.15 hectares. The Board noted that the Developer is in possession of the land. The Government of Maharashtra has conveyed its in-principle approval vide their letter dated 10.08.2015. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant in-principle approval to the proposal of M/s. Wardha Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Biotechnology including Bio-Plastics or other Bio based or Bio-degradable Environment friendly Products, Pharmaceuticals and Chemical sector at Mouza: Jamner and Kharassi, Tehsil Arvi, District Wardha, Maharashtra, over an area of 86.15 hectares. The approval is subject to compliance of the following conditions by the developer:- (i) Developer has taken a loan of ₹ 151.80 crores by mortgaging the land to Andhra Bank a nationalized Bank, as per the Central Govt. guidelines land should be free from all encumbrances by the developer. (ii) The land location layout plan submitted by the developer indicates that land is (86.15 ha.) not contiguous. However developer confirms the minimum area i.e. 50 hectares land for sector specific SEZ is contiguous. Hence subject to satisfying the criteria of minimum land requirement of 50 hectares contiguous to be ensured. (iii) Developers should fulfill the provisions of State Government Act and Rules in respect of purchase of Agricultural land for Industrial Purposes. The developer must ensure at the time of formal approval that:- (i) The land should be free from all encumbrances by the developer; and, (ii) The entire area for which sector specific SEZ should be formally approved should be contiguous. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair. Annexure - 1 List of Participants for the Meeting of the Board of Approval for Special Economic Zones held on 27th Auguat, 2015 under the Chairmanship of Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce 1. Ms. Rita Teaotia, Chairman, BoA Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce 2. Shri John Joseph, DGEP, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance 3. Dr. Tejpal Singh, ADGEP, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance 4. Ms. Deepshikha Sharma, Director (ITA-1), CBDT, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance 5. Shri Pravir Kumar, DG, DGEP 6. Ms. Apurva Chandra, Principal Secretary (Industries), Government of Maharashtra 7. Shri K. Biswal, Joint Secretary Legislative Counsel, M/o of Law Justice, Legislative Department, Government of India 8. Shri D.C. Singh, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Shipping 9. Shri Pawan Kumar Katyal, Managing , (PSIEC), Government of Punjab 10. Shri A.K. Misra, Research Assistant TCPO, Ministry of Urban Development, Vikas Bhawan, I.P. Estate, New Delhi 11. Shri Zakaria Khan Yusufzai, Sr. Development Officer, DIPP 12. Shri O P Sharma, Joint Industrial Adviser, Department of Chemical Petrochemicals 13. Shri Rajendra Kumar Tiwari, Principal Secretary, IT Electronic, Govt. of UP 14. Shri Georgekutty Cherian, O/o Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Kerala 15. Shri Suresh Kumar Dudani, Secretary, AIADA, Jamshedpur, Govt of Jharkhand 16. Dr. S.K. Sahoo, Dy Director (EP), O/o DC(MSME), M/o MSME, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi. 17. Shri A.K. Dham, Liaison Officer, IDCO, Govt. of Odisha 18. Ms. Rina Mohapatra, Deputy Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Odisha. LIST OF DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONERS 19. Dr. L.B. Singhal, Development Commissioner, Noida SEZ 20. Dr. Safeena AN, Development Commissioner, CSEZ 21. Shri Sanjeev Nandwani, Development Commissioner, Falta, Kolkata 22. Shri N.P.S. Monga, Development Commissioner, SEEPZ SEZ 23. Shri A.K. Choudhary, Development Commissioner, Sri City SEZ 24. Shri Upendra Vashisht, Development Commissioner, KASEZ 25. Ms. Sobhana K.S. Rao, Development Commissioner, VSEZ 26. Shri M.K. Shanmuga Sundaram, Development Commissioner, MEPZ-SEZ 27. Shri K.L. Sharma, Development Commissioner, Sterling SEZ, Gujarat 28. Smt. Lata Shukla, Development Commissioner, Mundra SEZ 29. Shri Vijay N. Shewale, Development Commissioner, Surat SEZ 30. Shri Ishwar Singh, Joint Development Commissioner, Indore SEZ LIST OF PARTICIPANTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 31. Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce 32. Shri Madhup Vyas, Director, Department of Commerce 33. Shri S.S. Kumar, Under Secretary, Department of Commerce 34. Shri Kabiraj Sabar, Under Secretary, Department of Commerce 35. Shri V.P. Rajvedi, Section Officer, Department of Commerce 36. Shri K.C. Biswal, Section Officer, Department of Commerce