Minutes of the 109th meeting of the Board of Approval for SEZs held on 31st March, 2022 to consider setting up of Special Economic Zones and other miscellaneous proposals - SEZ - Minutes of the 109th meeting of the SEZ

Minutes of the 109th meeting of the Board of Approval for SEZs held on 31st March, 2022 The One Hundred and Ninth (109th) meeting of the Board of Approval (BoA) for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) was held on 31 st March, 2022 under the chairmanship of Shri B.V.R Subrahmanyam, Secretary, Department of Commerce, at 4.00 P.M. in Room No. 141, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi through hybrid mode. The list of participants is annexed ( Annexure-1 ). 109.1 Ratification of the minutes of the 108th meeting of the Board of Approval held on 27.01.2022. The Board ratified the minutes of the 108th meeting of the BoA held on 27.01.2022. The Board further noted the observation of CBDT on inclusion of its comments in case of proposals for approval of co-developers in SEZs and decided that in all such cases in future, it will be minuted that approval is subject to the condition and observations of CBDT and CBIC, if any. 109.2 Request for extension of LoA of the Developers (three proposals) 109.2 (i) Proposal of M/s. State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Ltd. (SIPCOT) Industrial Park, Bargur, Uthangarai, Pochampalli Taluk, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu for extension of validity of LOA. The Board, after deliberations, approved extension of the validity of formal approval up to 31 st March, 2023. 109.2 (ii) Request of M/s. Phoenix Spaces Pvt. Limited for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of IT/ITES SEZ at Sy. No. 286 287, Puppalguda Village, Rajendra Nagar Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana beyond 30.3.2022. The Board, after deliberations, approved extension of the validity of formal approval up to 31st March, 2023. 109.2 (iii) Request of M/s. Phoenix IT City Pvt. Limited for further extension of the validity period of formal approval granted for setting up of IT/ITES SEZ at Sy. No. 53/paiki/part, Gachibowli Village, SerilingampallyMandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana beyond 30.3.2022. The Board, after deliberations, approved extension of the validity of formal approval up to 31 st March, 2023. 109.3 Request for extension of LoA of the units (two proposals) 109.3(1) Request of M/s. Kanam Latex Industries Pvt. Ltd, a Unit in AMRL SEZ, Nanguneri, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu for extension of Letter of Approval (LOA) from 14.02.2022 to 13.02.2023. The Board, after deliberations, approved extension of the validity of LoA up to 28th February, 2023. 109.3 (ii) Request of M/s. Wockhardt Ltd. Unit 2, located at Plot No. 6-a in Wockhardt Infrastructure Development Ltd.-SEZ, Shendre, Aurangabad, Maharashtra for extension of Letter of Approval (LoA) for the period of one year from 25.02.2022 up to 24.02.2023. The Board, after deliberations, approved extension of the validity of LoA up to 28th February, 2023. 109.4 Requests for co-developer (six proposals) 109.4 (i) Request of M/s. ITPG Developers Private Limited for Co-developer approval to M/s. ITPG Developers Phase I Private Limited in the Electronic Hardware, IT/ITES SEZ at Village Behrampur, Gurugram (Haryana). The Board, after deliberations, approved the proposal for co-developer status to M/s. ITPG Developers Phase I Private Limited to provide operation and maintenance services, leasing of units to eligible SEZ tenants of Phase I SEZ comprising of 2.27 ha notified SEZ land along with the completed building of approximately 14,22,169 square feet built-up area [Tower-A (Block-1) Tower-B (Block-2)]. The approval shall be subject to execution of necessary co-developer agreement with the developer as well as subject to standard terms and conditions as per SEZ Act and Rules and conditions and observations of CBDT and CBIC which will be mentioned in LoA to be issued subsequently. The lease period shall be in accordance with DoC's Instruction no. 98 dated 29.08.2019. 109.4 (ii) Request of M/s. Sunspaze Infrastructure Private Limited for co-developer status in Mahindra World City SEZ at Thenmelpakkam, Chengalpet District, Tamil Nadu. The Board, after deliberations, approved the proposal of M/s. Sunspaze Infrastructure Private Limited for co-developer status to undertake warehousing, sub-leasing and other services in the total area of 6.06 acres in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding dated 23.12.2021 entered into with the developer subject to standard terms and conditions as per the SEZ Act and Rules and compliance with conditions and observations of CBDT and CBIC, which will be mentioned in LoA to be issued subsequently.. The lease period shall be in accordance with DoC's Instruction No. 98 dated 29.08.2019. 109.4 (iii) Request from M/s. Adani Total Gas Limited for approval for co-developer status to develop, operate and maintain infrastructure facilities in Adani Ports and SEZ. The Board, after deliberations, approved the proposal of M/s. Adani Total Gas Limited for co-developer status for development, operation and maintenance with respect to the following infrastructure facilities within APSEZ Mundra : 1. Natural Gas Distribution Network along with necessary facilities of appropriate capacity for gas storage. 2. Gas Pipeline Network for transmission of gas. 3. CNG/LONG Stations to retail CNG as a transport fuel. The activities shall be in accordance with the co-developer agreement dated 14.02.2022 entered into with the developer subject to standard terms and conditions as per the SEZ Act and Rules and compliance with conditions and observations of CBDT and CBIC, which will be mentioned in LoA to be issued subsequently. The co-developer shall cater to the needs of SEZ units only and no DTA clearances shall be allowed. The lease period shall be in accordance with DoC's Instruction No. 98 dated 29.08.2019. 109.4(iv) Request for Approval of BoA for Co-Developer status to M/s. Nuratech Consultancy Services Private Limited, in ELCOT SEZ, Jagirammapalayam, Salem, Tamil Nadu. The Board, after deliberations, approved the proposal of M/s Nuratech Consultancy Services Private Limited for co-developer status for providing support in developing, operating and maintaining the IT and electronic related infrastructure over the land admeasuring 3.003 Acre at Plot no.2 in the said SEZ. The infrastructure facility will consist of 4 blocks and each block of G+ 3 floors including STP, Parking, and a small shuttle court for employees' recreation facility. The activities shall be in accordance with the co-developer agreement dated 22.03.2022 entered into with the developer subject to standard terms and conditions as per the SEZ Act and Rules and compliance with conditions and observations of CBDT and CBIC, which will be mentioned in LoA to be issued subsequently. The lease period shall be in accordance with DoC's Instruction No. 98 dated 29.08.2019. 109.4(v) Request of M/s Trish Facilities and Developers Pvt. Ltd. for Co-developer status in the IT/ITES SEZ developed by M/s Impetus Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., Survey No. 291, Village Badiyakeema, Indore for construction, operation, maintenance and repairing of new/old buildings and other infrastructure facilities for approved authorized operations. The Board, after deliberations, approved the proposal of M/s. Trish Facilities and Developers Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer status for developing the infrastructure facilities for approved authorized operations over an area of 8 hectares of land consisting of processing and non-processing area as per the following details: i. Development of land area of 50,000 sq.mtr. in the processing area out of the demarcated area of 59,018 sq.mtr. on which the co-developer shall operate, maintain and repair infrastructure facilities including internal roads, external roads, parking, drainage, boundary wall, main gate, pump room, STP, landscaping work etc. along with development of infrastructure facilities for setting up IT SEZ units such as interior fit outs and services, electrification, fire-fighting 24X7 uninterrupted power supply HVAC and upgradation of other infrastructure facilities to provide plug and play facilities to SEZ units. ii. Development of non processing area admeasuring 33197 sq.mtr. for construction, operation, maintenance and repair of health centre, education centre, residential complex, shopping complex, other buildings and infrastructure viz. internal roads, external roads, parking, drainage, boundary wall, landscaping etc. The activities shall be in accordance with the co-developer agreement dated 01.02.2022 entered into with the developer subject to standard terms and conditions as per the SEZ Act and Rules and compliance with conditions and observations of CBDT and CBIC, which will be mentioned in LoA to be issued subsequently. The lease period shall be in accordance with DoC's Instruction No. 98 dated 29.08.2019. 109.4(vi) Request of M/s Smartbiz Bay Kochi Private Limited for Co-Developer status in INI/s Smart City Kochi Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. SEZ, Kerala. The Board, after deliberations, approved the proposal of M/s. Smartbiz Bay Kochi Private Limited for co-developer status for developing, operating and maintaining IT/ITES building, support infrastructure facilities/recreation facilities including gaming zone, welfare facilities of SEZ employees etc. over an area admeasuring 2.27 acres (0.92 Hectares)in the SEZ in accordance with the co-developer agreement dated 02.02.2022 entered into with the developer subject to standard terms and conditions as per the SEZ Act and Rules and conditions and observations of CBDT and CBIC, which will be mentioned in LoA to be issued subsequently. The lease period shall be in accordance with DoC's Instruction No. 98 dated 29.08.2019. 109.5 Request of co-developer for additional area/operations (two proposals) 109.5(i) Request of M/s SMEDC Services Private Limited, Co-Developer of Milestone Buildcon Private Limited SEZ at Yelahanka Hobli Bangalore North, Karnataka for leasing of additional built up area admeasuring 57919 sq.ft in the SEZ. The Board, after deliberations, approved the proposal of M/s. SMEDC Services Private Limited for additional built up area admeasuring 57919 sq.ft in the SEZ along with 89 car parking spaces for carrying out their authorized operations i.e. conversion of bare shell buildings into warm shell building in accordance with the amendment agreement dated 27.12.2021 subject to standard terms and conditions as per the SEZ Act and Rules. The lease period shall be in accordance with DoC's Instruction No. 98 dated 29.08.2019. The other conditions of the LoA shall remain the same. 109.5(ii) Request for utilization of vacant land allotted to M/s Sapthagiri Hospitality Pvt. Ltd, co-developer in Dahej SEZ for authorized operations in additional area. The Board, after deliberations approved the proposal of M/s. Sapthagiri Hospitality Pvt Ltd for additional built up space for carrying out the following authorized operations :- Sr. no. Additional Authorized operations Additional area (in sq. ft.) 1. Rooms/Suites/Studio Apartments 3,00,000 2. Restaurants Dining area/ Cafeteria kitchen 15,000 3. Entertainment/recreations/games zone 20,000 4. Emergency medical facilities 15,000 TOTAL 3,50,000 The activities shall be in accordance with the agreement between the developer and the co-developer for the proposed development subject to standard terms and conditions as per the SEZ Act and Rules. The lease period shall be in accordance with DoC's Instruction No. 98 dated 29.08.2019. The infrastructure shall be for the exclusive usage of the SEZ and not for DTA. The other conditions of the LoA shall remain the same. 109.6 Miscellaneous proposals (one proposal) 109.6(i) Proposal of M/s. Syndicate Innovations International Ltd. for addition of 'restricted items' to the list of items in the Letter of Approval of the unit in the FTWZ of M/s. Arshiya Northern FTWZ Ltd. at Khurja, District Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. The Board decided to defer the proposal and directed DC, NSEZ to revisit the business model of M/s Syndicate Innovations International Ltd. and furnish a clear proposal with his recommendations. 109.7 Proposal for setting up of SEZ (one proposal) 109.7(i) Proposal for setting up of a Multi-Sector SEZ at Pelakuppam Village, Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu over an area of 67.75 Ha (167.41 Acres) by M/s. Cheyyar SEZ Developers Private Limited. The Board, after deliberations, approved the proposal for setting up of Multi sector Special Economic Zone at Pelakuppam Village, Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu over an area of 67.75 Ha (167.41 Acres). Decision on Supplementary Agenda 109.8 Request for extension of LoA of the Developers (four proposals) 109.8(i) Proposal of M/s. Phoenix Spaces Pvt. Limited for further extension of the validity period of formal approval granted for setting up of IT/ITES SEZ at Sy. No. 285, Puppalaguda Village, Rajendra Nagar Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana beyond 30.03.2022. The Board, after deliberations, approved extension of the validity of formal approval up to 31 March, 2023. 109.8 (ii) Proposal of M/s. Phoenix Ventures Pvt. Limited for further extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of IT/ITES SEZ at Sy. No. 35 (P) 36, Gachibowli Village, Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana beyond 30.03.2022. The Board, after deliberations, approved extension of the validity of formal approval up to 31' March, 2023. 109.8 (iii) Proposal of M/s. Phoenix Tech Zone Pvt. Limited for further extension of the validity period of formal approval granted for setting up of IT/ITES SEZ at Sy. No. 203 (P), Manikonda Village, Rajendra Nagar Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana beyond 16.02.2022. The Board, after deliberations, approved extension of the validity of formal approval up to 31 December, 2022. 109.8(iv) Request of MIs. Manipur IT SEZ Project Development Company Limited (MIPDCO) for extension of validity of approval granted on 29.10.2013 for setting up of IT/ITES SEZ beyond 29.10.2021. The Board, after deliberations, approved extension of the validity of formal approval up to 315t October, 2023. 109.9 Request for extension of LoA of the units (one proposal) 109.9 (i) Request of M/s. Algolog Systems Pvt. Ltd., a unit in Ansal IT City Parks Ltd., IT/ITES SEZ at Plot No. TZ-06, Tech Zone, Greater Noida (U.P.) for extension of Letter of Approval (LoA) for a further period of one year i.e. upto 31.03.2023. The Board, after deliberations, approved extension of the validity of LoA up to 31st March, 2023. 109.10 Requests for co-developer (two proposals) 109.10 (i) Request of M/s. Lighthouse Info Systems Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer status in Maharashtra Airport Development Company Ltd. at Mihan, Nagpur. The Board, after deliberations, approved the proposal of M/s. Lighthouse Info Systems Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer status for construction of building for IT/ITES and other manufacturing and services units with allies and associated infrastructure facilities and services as may be required for upkeep, maintenance and repair of common area facilities at site including security, fire, protection system, water treatment, storm drainage sewage disposal, HVAC Systems, landscaping water bodies, housekeeping services, transport, PMC services, access control monitoring, road network, commercial or industrial construction, advertising marketing and other consultancy services and undertaking other authorized operations over an area of 12140 sq. mtrs. in accordance with the co-developer agreement dated 28.12.2021 entered into with the developer subject to standard terms and conditions as per the SEZ Act and Rules and compliance with conditions and observations of CBDT and CBIC, which will be mentioned in LoA to be issued subsequently. The lease period shall be in accordance with DoC's Instruction No. 98 dated 29.08.2019. 109.10(ii) Request of M/s. P-One Techpark Pvt. Ltd. for approval as a Co-developer on land admeasuring 223.560 Ha at MIDC IT/ITES SEZ at Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi, Phase-III, Pune. The Board, after deliberations, approved the proposal of M/s. P-One Techpark Ltd. for co-developer status for undertaking Power Distribution Business along with related allied services including Power Purchase, setting up of sub-station and related infrastructure in MIDC IT/ITES SEZ area in accordance with the co-developer agreement dated 03.03.2022 entered into with the developer subject to standard terms and conditions as per the SEZ Act and Rules and compliance with conditions and observations of CBDT and CBIC, which will be mentioned in LoA to be issued subsequently. The lease period shall be in accordance with DoC's Instruction No. 98 dated 29.08.2019. Item No. 109.11: Requests for extension of validity of in-principle approval (three proposals) 109.11 (i) Request of M/s. NDR Infrastructure Private Ltd., Chennai, for extension of validity period of in-principle approval granted for setting up of a Multi-Sector SEZ at Soorai Village Aayal Village, Sholingar Taluk, Ranipet Dist., TN beyond 07.06.2022. The Board, after deliberations, approved extension of the validity of the in-principle approval up to 30.06.2023. 109.11 (ii) Request of M/s. Magnus Infrastructure Ltd. for extension of validity period of In-Principle Approval granted for setting up of a Multi-Sector SEZ at Neidavoyal Village, Ponneri Taluk, Thiruvallur District, TN beyond 07.06.2022. The Board, after deliberations, approved extension of the validity of the in-principle approval up to 30.06.2023. 109.11 (iii) Request of M/s. NDR Infrastructure Private Limited for extension of validity period of In-Principle Approval granted for setting up of a Free Trade and Warehousing Zone at Villages Palasdhari and Talavalu, TalukaKarjat, District Raigad, Maharashtra beyond 16.12.2021. The Board, after deliberations, approved extension of the validity of the in-principle approval up to 31.12.2022. 109.12 Miscellaneous proposal (two proposals) 109.12(i) Request of M/s. Nhava Sheva Business Park Pvt. Ltd. (Co-developer) for increase in area from the approved area of 17.97 Ha to 34.68 Ha at JNPT SEZ (Developer) Nhava Sheva, Navi Mumbai. The Board, after deliberations, approved the proposal of M/s. Nhava Sheva Business Pvt. Ltd.for increase in area from the approved area of 17.97 Ha to 34.68 Ha in accordance with the draft co-developer agreement dated 08.03.2022 entered into with the developer, subject standard terms and conditions as per the SEZ Act and Rules. The lease period shall be in accordance with DoC's Instruction No. 98 dated 29.08.2019. The other conditions of the LoA shall remain the same. 109.1200 Request of KASEZ Industries Association and similar associations for renewal of the LoA granted to the plastic recycling units for a five-year term. The Board noted that MoEF CC, vide their notification dated 27.01.2021, had allowed import of 'post industrial or pre-consumer polyethylene wastes' and `polyrnethyl methacrylate' by the SEZ units and EOUs only. It was also noted that the import of these items are not permissible to the DTA. Further, the representative from the MoEF CC confirmed that import of 'post industrial or pre-consumer polyethylene wastes' and `polymethyl methacrylate' by the SEZ units and EOUs would not be affected after 18 months from the date of notification. However, the percentage of export obligation may only be decided after review / audit to be undertaken by MoEF CC / CPCB in accordance with the said notification. The Board, after deliberations agreed to recommend that DoC may propose policy amendment enabling extension of LoA of such plastic recycling units for 5 years' subject to fulfillment of restrictions / prohibitions / any other rules / regulations imposed by MoEF CC from time to time on import of plastic waste / scrap by SEZ units / EoUs. Accordingly, DoC may revise policy on the matter issued on 27.05.2021 with the approval of competent authority. The Board further directed that the audit / review of such units may be undertaken by MoEF CC / CPCB as the case may be immediately on completion of 18 months duration stipulated in MoEF CC notification dated 27.01.2021.. The Board recommended the same for approval of the Competent Authority. ANNEXURE I List of Participants for the Meeting of the Board of Approval for Special Economic Zones held on 31 st March, 2021 under the Chairmanship of Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce. 1. Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, Chairman, BoA Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce. 2. Shri Amit Yadav, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce. 3. Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi, DG, DGFT. 4. Dr. Prem Verma, ADG (EP), Department of Revenue. 5. Shri Vipul Bansal, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce. 6. Shri A. Bipin Menon, Development Commissioner, Noida SEZ. 7. Dr. Amiya Chandra, Development Commissioner, Adani Ports SEZ, Mundra. 8. Shri Akash Taneja, Development Commissioner, Kandla SEZ. 9. Shri Rajiv Sharma, Joint Secretary (Arms), Ministry of Home Affairs. 10. Shri Senthil Nathan S, Director, Department of Commerce. 11. Shri B. Ramanjaneyulu, Director, DPIIT. 12. Shri Sujeet Kumar, Second-in-Command(Arms), IS-I Division, Ministry of Home Affairs. 13. Shri Sachin Singh, Joint Director, DGEP. 14. Dr. Sandeep Kumar Raut, Associate Town Country Planner, Town Country Planning Organization, MoHUA. 15. Shri Anil Kant Mishra, R.A. TCPO, MoHUA. List of participants connected via Video Conferencing. 1. Shri Shanmuga Sundram, Development Commissioner, MEPZ. 2. Shri D.V. Swamy, Development Commissioner, CSEZ and VSEZ (Addl charge). 3. Shri R. Muthuraj, Development Commissioner, GIFT IFSC SEZ Dahej SEZ 4. Shri Shyam Jagannathan, Development Commissioner, SEEPZ SEZ. 5. Shri Virendra Singh, Development Commissioner, Surat SEZ, Gujarat. 6. Shri B.K. Panda, Development Commissioner, Falta SEZ. 7. Shri S.K. Bansal, Development Commissioner, Indore SEZ. 8. Dr. V. Sraman, Development Commissioner, Milian SEZ. 9. Shri C.P.S. Chauhan, Joint Development Commissioner, SEEPZ- SEZ. 10. Shri Naveen Kushalappa, Joint Development Commissioner, Bangalore SEZ. 11. Joint Development Commissioner, MEPZ. 12. Shri Vikas Singh, Director, ITA-1, CBDT. 13. Shri Subhash Chandra, Director (Q-II) Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence. 14. Shri Ved Prakash Mishra, Director, HSM Division, MoEF CC. 15. Dr. Rajneesh Kumar Gaur, Scientist 'E', Department of Biotechnology. 16. Dr. Vinod Bahade, Director, Economic Diplomacy Division, Ministry of External Affairs. 17. Dr. Krishna Kanth Pulicherla, Scientist D, Technology Development Transfer, Department of Science and Technology. 18. Shri Rituraj Mishra, Deputy Secretary, Ports Division, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. 19. Shri Neeraj Rawat, Assistant Legal Adviser, Department of Legal Affairs. 20. Dr. Bahadur Singh, ALC, Legislative Department, MoL J. 21. Ms. Gurleen Kaur, US (Economic Diplomacy Division), Ministry of External Affairs. 22. Representatives from Government of Haryana.