Minutes of the 68th meeting of the Board of Approval for SEZs held on 30th December 2015 to consider proposals for setting up Special Economic Zones and other miscellaneous proposals - SEZ - Minutes of the 68th meeting of the SEZ

The Sixty eighth (68th) meeting of the Board of Approval (BoA) for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) was held on 30th December, 2015 under the Chairpersonship of Ms. Rita Teaotia, Secretary, Department of Commerce, at 3.30 P.M. in Room No. 47, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi to consider the proposals in respect of notified/approved SEZs. The list of participants is Annexed (Annexure-1). Item No. 68.1: Requests for extension of validity of formal approvals (i) Request of M/s. Uralungal Labour Contract Co Operative Society Limited (ULCCS Ltd.) for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Nellikode Village, Kozhikode, Kerala, beyond 31 st December 2015. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 31st December, 2016. (ii) Request of M/s. G.P. Realtors Private Limited for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at village Behrampur, District Gurgaon, Haryana, beyond 13 th November 2015. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 13th November, 2016. (iii) Request of M/s. Frontier Lifeline Pvt. Ltd. for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Biotechnology at Edur Elavur Village, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, beyond 27 th November, 2015. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 27th November, 2016. Item No. 68.2 : Requests for extension of LoP beyond 3 rd Year onwards (i) Request of M/s. Avesta Engineering Pvt. Ltd., a unit in the multi product SEZ being developed by M/s. Adani Port and SEZ at Mundra, Kutch, Gujarat for extension of Letter of Permission (LOP) beyond 12 th March, 2015. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 12th June, 2016. The Board also directed DC, APSEZ to review the progress of the unit regularly. (ii) Request of M/s. Ultra Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., a unit in KIADB (Pharma) SEZ, Hassan for extension of Letter of Permission (LoP) beyond 31 st October, 2015. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 31st October, 2016. (iii) Request of M/s. Sajjan Specialty Ltd., a unit in Dahej SEZ for extension of Letter of Permission (LoP) beyond 08 th November, 2015. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 8th November, 2016. (iv) Request of M/s. Cadila Healthcare Ltd., a unit in Zydus Pharma SEZ at Ahmedabad, Gujarat for extension of validity period of its LoP beyond 21 st February 2016. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 21st February, 2017. (v) Request of M/s. Epsilon Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Limited, a unit in the sector specific SEZ for Pharmaceutical Formulations being developed by M/s. APIIC Limited at Polepally village, Jedcheria Mandal, Mahaboob Nagar District, Telangana for extension of LoP beyond 13 th December 2015. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 13th December, 2016. (vi) Request of M/s. KSK Surya Photovoltaic Venture Private Limited, a unit in the sector specific SEZ for Semiconductors being developed by M/s. FAB City SPV (India) Private Limited at Raviryala village, Maheswaram Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh, for extension of Letter of Permission (LOP) beyond 11 th November 2014. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 11th November, 2016 by condoning the delay in seeking extension of LoP. (vii) Request of M/s Sterling Biotech Ltd., a unit in Sterling SEZ at Bharuch, Gujarat for extension of validity period of its LoP beyond 30 th September, 2015. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 30th September, 2016. Item No. 68.3 : 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). Subsequently, in the 66 th Meeting held on 27.08.2015 , based on a reference received from the Government of Kerala, it was decided that in respect of the SEZ projects located in the State of Kerala the lease period would be as per the lease agreement signed between the Developer and Co-developer 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. Vee Technologies Private Limited for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Jagirammapalayam, Salem District, Tamil Nadu, being developed by M/s. Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited. After deliberations, the Board approved the proposal of M/s. Vee Technologies Private Limited for co-developer to develop/create, operate maintain infrastructure facilities within the SEZ, over an area of 3.840467 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). (ii) Request of M/s. Adani International Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd. (AICTPL) a co-developer in the multi product SEZ at Mundra, Kutch, Gujarat, being developed by M/s. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. for additional authorized operations The Board, after deliberations decided to defer the proposal. (iii) Request of M/s. Adani LPG Terminal 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. alongwith specific authorized operations The Board noted that the proposal is not clear. After deliberations, the Board directed DC, APSEZ to discuss the matter with the developer to understand the business plan. The proposal was deferred. (iv) Request of M/s. Adani CMA Mundra Terminal Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in the multi product SEZ at Mundra, Kutch, Gujarat, being developed by M/s. Adani Port and Special Economic Zone Ltd alongwith specific authorized operations The Board, after deliberations decided to defer the proposal with direction to DC, APSEZ to check with the developer whether they want to operate as a unit in processing area. The Board also directed that a team comprising the representatives of DoC and DoR will examine the proposals at Item Nos. 68.3 (ii), (iii) and (iv) and come out with clear guidelines on priority so that such proposals can be considered by BoA without any delay. (v) Request of M/s. Nidar Utilities Panvel LLP for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for services at Village Talegaon, and Panshil, Taluka Khalapur and village Bhokarapada, Taluka Panvel, Dist. Raigad Maharashtra being developed by M/s. Persipina Developers Pvt. Ltd. After deliberations, the Board approved the proposal of M/s. Nidar Utilities Panvel LLP for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for services over an area of 139.83 hectares subject to the condition that DC, SEEPZ will examine the details of activities to be undertaken by the co-developer and send his recommendation to the DoC. Thereafter, DoC after examination of the same, decide the matter on file. Item No. 68.4 : Proposals for setting up of SEZs (i) Request of M/s. ValueLabs Infra LLP for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Kokapet Village, Rajender Nagar Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, over an area of 3.12 hectares. The Board noted that the Developer is in possession of the land. The Government of Telangana had also recommended the proposal vide their letter dated 09.10.2015. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval to the proposal of M/s. ValueLabs Infra LLP, for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Kokapet Village, Rajender Nagar Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, over an area of 3.12 hectares. (ii) Request of M/s. GAR Corporation Private Limited for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Sy. No. 107, Kokapet Village, Rajendranagar Mandal, Telangana, over an area of 2.22 hectares. The Board noted that the Developer is in possession of the land. The Government of Telangana had also recommended the proposal vide their letter dated 16.10.2015. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval to the proposal of M/s. GAR Corporation Private Limited, for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Sy. No. 107, Kokapet Village, Rajendranagar Mandal, Telangana, over an area of 2.22 hectares. Item No. 68.5 : Miscellaneous Cases (i) Request of M/s. Adani Warehousing Services Pvt. Ltd., a unit in M/s. Mundra SEZ for granting approval for the business of import and re-export of yellow peas/pulses and red lentils from Mundra SEZ. After deliberations, the Board approved the proposal of M/s. Adani Warehousing Services Pvt. Ltd., a unit in M/s. Mundra SEZ for import of yellow peas/pulses and red lentils from countries like Canada, Australia, Russia and France, store them in warehouse, undertake packing of the loose cargo in 25/50 kgs. Bags and re-export the same to nearby countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt and Gulf nations subject to the condition that no import of yellow peas/pulses and red lentils will be allowed into or out of DTA. (ii) Request of M/s. Kakinada SEZ Private Limited developer for two SEZs (KSEZ I and KSEZ II) at Kakinada, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh for clubbing of KSEZ I with KSEZ II After deliberations, the Board approved the proposal of M/s. Kakinada SEZ Private Limited for clubbing of KSEZ I with KSEZ II subject to contiguity being maintained. (iii) Request of M/s. Milak Plastic Industries, KASEZ for waiver of condition under the provision of Rule 18(4) (d) of SEZ Rules, 2006 . The Board noted that in the 46th BOA meeting held on 31.03.2011, the proposal of the unit to use the waste generated by the other units located in the SEZ as raw material was approved subject to condition that no plastic scrap will be imported by the unit. The Board, after deliberations, approved the request of the unit to remove this condition and permitted procurement of plastic waste and scrap generated by other units of SEZ subject to DC monitor the activities of the unit on quarterly basis. (iv) Proposal of M/s. Siddhartha Logistics Company Private Limited, Mumbai for import of restricted item viz, Howitzer Artillery Gun System from Isreal, procurement of Gun carriage from M/s. Bharat Forge Group in India, Pune and assembling, integrating and further supply to Indian Defence Establishment/Ordinance depots under customs duty exemption certificate issued by Ministry of Defence in FTWZ at M/s Sri City Pvt. Ltd., multi-product SEZ. The Board observed that under the current SEZ policy/Rules, the assembling activities proposed to be undertaken by the unit are not permitted to the units located in FTWZ. However, the company may consider setting up a manufacturing unit to undertake these activities in M/s Sri City Pvt. Ltd., multi-product SEZ. After deliberations, the Board rejected the proposal. (v) Request of M/s. AS Cargo Movers (P) Limited, Co-developer in Sri City Private Limited SEZ, a multi product SEZ for transfer of ownership to M/s. Indospace AS Industrial Park Private Limited and change of name of co-developer to M/s. Indospace AS Industrial Park Private Limited After deliberations, the Board approved the request of the co-developer for transfer of ownership to M/s. Indospace AS Industrial Park Private Limited and change of name of co-developer to M/s. Indospace AS Industrial 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. (vi) Request of M/s. R.R. Vibrant Polymers Limited (erstwhile known as M/s. Vibrant Polymers Limited a sick unit) a unit in KASEZ for revival and renewal of LoP. After deliberations, in view of the provisions of Rule 18(4) of the SEZ Rules , the Board granted approval for revival and renewal of LoP of M/s. R.R. Vibrant Polymers Limited (erstwhile known as M/s. Vibrant Polymers Limited a sick unit) a unit in KASEZ dealing in business of recycling of plastic in SEZ for a period of five years, subject to the conditions (i) That they will pay rental arrears till date with interest. (ii) All conditions stipulated as per DoC s policy Guidelines of 17th Sept, 2013 are to be made applicable while granting such approval. (iii) Specifically as per para (x) of the above guidelines the Units in addition to meeting their NFE obligation are required to ensure that the prescribed minimum percentage of the unit s annual turnover is physically exported out of the country. The minimum physical export levels prescribed at the end of specified periods is as follows: Period Minimum Physical Export Obligation At the end of 2nd year Not less than 40% of the total annual turnover At the end of 4th year Not less than 80% of the total annual turnover At the end of 5th year 100% of the total annual turnover After the 5th Year, the unit will be required to continue to physically export 100% of their annual turnover. Any violation of the above prescribed Minimum Physical Export Obligation at the end of 2nd, 4th and 5th years would lead to imposition of penalty and cancellation of the unit s LOP. (iv) As per Rule 18(4)(b) of the SEZ Rules , no approval for enhancement of the approved import quantum of plastic waste and scrap beyond the average annual import quantum of the unit since its commencement of operation shall be granted.; (v) The authorized operations may be restricted to the unit to carry out the business of recycling of plastic. (vii) Request of M/s. Vedanta Aluminium Ltd., Odisha for procurement of BTAP Wagons. DoR has observed that goods sought for exemption are an integral part of a transport vehicle to be used out of SEZ, so will be prone to misuse, difficult to administer and huge revenue stakes involved. After deliberations, the Board rejected the proposal. (viii) Inclusion of additional items in the approved list of items for Industrial Licence already approved by BoA in its 61st meeting held on 03.04.2014 and 66 th Meeting held on 27.08.2015 in respect of M/s Syrma Technology Pvt. Ltd., SEZ unit in Chennai. The Board, after deliberations, approved the inclusion of Thermal Imagers, Electronic Fuzes, Electronic Warning Systems in the approved list of items for Industrial Licence of M/s Syrma Technology Pvt. Ltd., SEZ unit in Chennai subject to category A Security Guidelines in the Security Manual of DoDP and also subject to standard terms and conditions as prescribed by MHA. (ix) Proposal for change in the entrepreneurship of M/s Genpact India to its 100% holding company M/s Empower Research Knowledge Services Pvt. Ltd. on account of business restructuring on the basis of amalgamation on the direction of High Court. After deliberations, the Board approved the request for change in the entrepreneurship of M/s Genpact India to its 100% holding company M/s Empower Research Knowledge Services Pvt. Ltd. on account of business restructuring on the basis of amalgamation on the direction of High Court, subject to following conditions:- (i) Seamless continuity of the SEZ activities with unaltered responsibilities and obligations for the altered unit entity; (ii) Fulfillment of all eligibility criteria applicable to units, including security clearances etc., by the altered unit 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. The Board also directed that where there is a court ordered merger/amalgamation of a 100% subsidiary SEZ unit with its parent organisation and there is no change in the share holding pattern post merger/amalgamation and the parent organisation also takes over all the assets and liabilities of the subsidiary, such cases are delegated to the Department of Commerce for considering each case on its merit. Item No. 68.6 : Appeals before BoA (i) Appeal of M/s. Noida Plast Pvt. Ltd., a unit in Noida SEZ against order of the UAC dated 28 th September, 2015. The Board heard the appellant of the said unit. Looking at the business plan submitted by the unit holder before the Board, the BOA remanded the case back to DC, NSEZ to consider it in UAC after examining the business plan and other relevant details of the applicant and take appropriate decision. (ii) Appeal of M/s. DLF Utilities Limited, a co-developer in DLF Ltd. at Sector 30, village Silokhera, Gurgaon Haryana against order of the UAC dated 16 th July, 2015. The Board noted that the co-developer has requested for deferment of their proposal. The Board accordingly decided to defer the proposal. (iii) Appeal of M/s. Global Diamonds Pvt. Ltd., a unit in Noida SEZ against order of the UAC dated 28 th September, 2015. The Board heard the appellant. The Board noted that the unit has done no activities in the allotted space and also not submitted credible business plan. The Board after deliberations rejected the appeal. Decision on Supplementary Agenda Item No. 68.7 : Requests for extension of validity of formal approvals (i) Request of M/s. Navi Mumbai SEZ Private Limited for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES-A at Ulwe, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, beyond 24 th October 2015. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 24th October, 2016. (ii) Request of M/s. Navi Mumbai SEZ Private Limited for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES-B at Ulwe, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, beyond 24 th October 2015. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 24th October, 2016. (iii) Request of M/s. Navi Mumbai SEZ Private Limited for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES-C at Ulwe, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, beyond 21 st November 2015. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 21st November, 2016. Item No. 68.8 : Requests for extension of LoP beyond 3 rd Year onwards (i) Request of M/s. Infrasoft Technology Ltd., a unit in M/s. MIDC at Rajiv Gandhi InfoTech Park, Hinjewadi, Phase-III, Pune, Maharashtra for extension of LoP beyond 31 st July 2015. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 31st July, 2016. (ii) Request of M/s. Transgenez Infotech a unit in the IT/ITES SEZ being developed by M/s. Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi, Phase-III, Pune, Maharashtra for extension of LoP beyond 28 th October, 2015. The Board noted that no development activity was undertaken by the unit and DC, SEEPZ SEZ had also not recommended the proposal for further extension. After deliberations, the Board rejected the request of the unit for further extension of the validity of LoP. (iii) Request of M/s. G. Metals Company, a unit in NSEZ at Plot No. 98, NSEZ for extension of validity period of its LoP beyond 27 th October, 2015 The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to 27th October, 2016. Item No. 68.9 : Miscellaneous Cases (i) Proposal of M/s. Indiabulls Industrial Infrastructure Ltd. developer in multi product SEZ at Sinner MIDC, Nasik, Maharashtra for separate entry/exit gate for railway line to M/s. RattanIndia Nasik Power Ltd. in the non-processing area. After deliberations, the Board approved the proposal of the developer for separate entry/exit gate for railway line to M/s. RattanIndia Nasik Power Ltd. (co-developer) in the non-processing area subject to the condition that any additional cost so incurred on deployment of any extra manpower for manning the said gate will be borne by the Developer. The Board further decided that in future the requests for entry/exit gate would be examined and decided on file by DoC. (ii) Request of M/s. TSIIC Limited, developer of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Nanakramguda Village, Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana for increase in area The Board, after deliberations, approved the request of M/s. TSIIC Limited for addition of an area of 2.105 hectares, increasing the total area of the SEZ to 19.232 hectares, subject to contiguity of the land in the SEZ being maintained. Decision on Table Agenda Item No. 68.10 : Request for extension of validity of formal approvals (i) Request of M/s. Persipina Developers Pvt. Ltd. for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Services sector at Village Talegaon, and Panshil, Taluka Khalapur and village Bhokarapada, Taluka Panvel, Dist. Raigad Maharashtra, beyond 14 th October, 2012. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to 14th October, 2016. Annexure I List of Participants for the Meeting of the Board of Approval for Special Economic Zones held on 30 th December, 2015 under the Chairpersonship of Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce 1. Ms. Rita Teaotia, Chairpersonship, BoA Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce 2. Shri John Joseph, DGEP, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance 3. Shri Jitendra Kumar, Additional Dir, DGEP 4. Shri Darshan Singh , Addl. DGFT, New Delhi 5. Ms. Deepshikha Sharma, Director (ITA-1), CBDT, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance 6. Shri K. Biswal, Joint Secretary Legislative Counsel, M/o of Law Justice, Legislative Department, Government of India 7. Shri Krishna Mohan Arya, Assistant Legal Adviser M/o Law Justice Department of Legal Affairs. 8. Shri Sanjiv Bawa, Addl. Managing Director , (PSIEC), Govt. of Punjab 9. Shri A.K. Misra, Research Assistant TCPO, Ministry of Urban Development, Vikas Bhawan, I.P. Estate, New Delhi 10. Shri A.L. Jarhad, Jt CEO, MIDC, Mumbai, Govt. of Maharashtra 11. Shri Piyush Agarwal, Assistant Director, O/o DC(MSME), M/o MSME, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi. 12. Ms. R. Mythili, Under Secretary, Ministry of Commerce Industry, Department of Industrial Policy Promotion 13. Shri Praveen Kumar Yadav, Deputy Commander, IS-I Division, (IS-II), Ministry of Home Affairs 14. Shri Anil Kumar Mishra R.A., TCPO, M/o UD, Govt. of India, IP State, New Delhi LIST OF DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONERS 15. Dr. L.B. Singhal, Development Commissioner, Noida SEZ 16. Dr. Safeena AN, Development Commissioner, CSEZ 17. Shri A.K. Choudhary, Development Commissioner, Sri City SEZ 18. Shri Upendra Vashisht, Development Commissioner, KASEZ 19. Shri Sanjeev Nandwani, Development Commissioner, FSEZ 20. Ms. Sobhana K.S. Rao, Development Commissioner, VSEZ 21. Shri M.K. Shanmuga Sundaram, Development Commissioner, MEPZ-SEZ 22. Shri K.L. Sharma, Development Commissioner, AP SEZ, Mundra, Gujarat 23. Smt. Lata Shukla, Development Commissioner, Navi Mumbai SEZ 24. Shri Ishwar Singh, Joint Development Commissioner, Indore SEZ 25. Shri Shri N.P.S. Monga, Development Commissioner, SEEPZ SEZ 26. Shri Vijay Shewale, Development Commissioner, Mangalore SEZ LIST OF PARTICIPANTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 27. Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce 28. Shri T.V. Ravi, Deputy Secretary, Department of Commerce 29. Shri Kabiraj Sabar, Under Secretary, Department of Commerce 30. Shri G. Srinivasan, Under Secretary, Department of Commerce 31. Shri K.C. Biswal, Section Officer, Department of Commerce