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TMI BlogMinutes of the 47th meeting of the SEZ Board of Approval held on 22nd July 2011 to consider proposals for setting up of Special Economic ZonesX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... 10-11, total exports to the tune of Rs. 3,15,867.85 Crore has been made from the SEZs, registering a growth of about 43.11% over the exports for the year 2009-10. Exports during the first quarter of the current financial year i.e. up to 30.06.2011 have been to the tune of Rs. 72,255.50 Crore. Item No. 47.1: Proposals for setting up of SEZs. (i) Proposal of M/s. Radiant Corporation Private Limited, for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Electronics Hardware and Software and related activities at Plot No. 20, APIIC Industrial Park, Muppireddypalli village, Toopran (Mandal) Medak District, Andhra Pradesh, over an area of 10.23 hectares. The Board noted that the Developer was in possession of the land. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has also recommended the proposal for formal approval vide their letter dated 18.03.2011. Accordingly, the Board decided to grant formal approval to the proposal of M/s. Radiant Corporation Private Limited, for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Electronics Hardware and Software and related activities at Plot No. 20, APIIC Industrial Park, Muppireddypalli village, Toopran (Mandal) Medak District, ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... o-developer and the Unit shall maintain separate accounts of all imports and domestic procurements of goods and services. No transfer of lease rental charges, service charges and other expenses of such nature shall be allowed from an account of the Developer/Co-developer to that of the Unit or vice-versa. The BoA approved and adopted the proposal, as described above. Keeping in view and incorporating the aforesaid guiding principles, the following decision has been taken by the BoA in the matters placed before it:- (i) Request of M/s. Marg Digital Infrastructure Private Limited for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for Multi Services at Cheyyur Taluk, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu, being developed by M/s. New Chennai Township Private Limited After deliberations, the Board approved the request of M/s. Marg Digital Infrastructure Private Limited for becoming a co-developer in the above mentioned SEZ to develop, operate and maintain 3.114 hectares in the processing area of the SEZ (to convert the bare shell building into warm shell building). (ii) Request of M/s. Hyderabad Infratech Private Limited for Co-Developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Pradesh, being developed by Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) The D/o Revenue observed that M/s. ACN has built up 30000 sqft area as a unit and have applied for co-developer status so that they can lease out 20000 sqft. to other SEZ unit after occupying 10000 sqft for its own SEZ unit. Accepting the request may amount to conferring co-developer status with retrospective effect which may not be permissible. Accordingly the proposal was rejected . (vi) Request of M/s. Artha Builders LLP for co-developer in the sector specific SEZ for Electronic Hardware and Software including IT/ITES at Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, being developed by M/s. Artha Infratech Private Limited The representative of CBDT pointed out that the financial details of the agreement between the developer and the proposed co-developer have not been intimated to the Board. The Board, therefore, after deliberations deferred the proposal till the receipt of such details through DC, NSEZ. Item No. 47.3: Requests for Authorized Operations BoA considered the proposals for authorized operations and it is clarified that all approvals for authorized operations are subject to th ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... area, as proposed by the Developer. The Board, therefore, after deliberations, deferred the proposal and directed DC, NSEZ to submit a report, addressing the above issues for consideration of the Board. (v) Request of M/s. G.P. Realtors Private Limited for authorized operations in sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at village Behrampur, District Gurgaon, Haryana The Board noted that the developer has not given the details of the type of Houses it propose to construct. It was also observed that there was inadequate justification provided for creation of the proposed infrastructure in the non-processing area, as proposed by the Developer. The Board, therefore, after deliberations, deferred the proposal and directed DC, NSEZ to submit a report, addressing the above issues for consideration of the Board. (vi) Request of M/s. Hiranandani Builders for authorized operations in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra The Board noted that the land on which the Helipad is proposed to be constructed is not a part of the SEZ. Further, the objectives of having a Helipad available to the SEZ can be achieved even if the Helipad is located just adjacent to t ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... submit a proposal in accordance with the SEZ Rules. (ii) Request of M/s. Smart City (Kochi) Infrastructure Private Limited for addition of land in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Kanayanoor Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala The Board noted that the land parcel proposed to be added to the existing SEZ is separated from the SEZ by a water body. The Board has to consider a specific plan for establishing contiguity in the proposed enlarged SEZ before granting approval. This plan has to be prepared in compliance with all statutory, environmental and other requirements and approvals from State Government/other entities. The plan needs to be submitted for examination to the jurisdictional Chief Commissioner (Customs and Excise) alongwith the Development Commissioner, Cochin SEZ, and a report would have to be submitted for consideration of the Board. The Board clarified that the report needs to include an assessment of likely expenses to be incurred for establishing contiguity. The Board further clarified thatno duty benefits would be permissible for the expenses incurred for establishing contiguity. The Board deferred the proposal to the next meeting and advised the applica ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... r-Ajmer Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan, over an area of 45.6 hectares. (iii) Withdrawal of In-principle approval granted to M/s. Parsvnath SEZ Limited for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Food Processing at villages Kundli, Sonepat Haryana The Board noted that the in-principle approval granted to the developer has already expired on 27th December, 2008. The Board, therefore, after deliberations decided to approve the request of M/s. Parsvnath SEZ Limited for withdrawal of in-principle approval granted to them for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Food Processing at villages Kundli, Sonepat, Haryana, over an area of 100 hectares. (iv) Withdrawal of In-principle approval granted to M/s. Parsvnath SEZ Limited for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Handicrafts at Moradabad-Rampur NH-24, village Chamarua, Mauja Dalpatpur, District Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh The Board noted that the in-principle approval granted to the developer has already expired on 28th December, 2008. The Board, therefore, after deliberations decided to approve the request of M/s. Parsvnath SEZ Limited for withdrawal of in-principle approval granted to them for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Han ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... al granted to them for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Biotech at Kolthur village, Shamirpet Mandal, R.R. District, Andhra Pradesh, over an area of 10.12 hectares, subject to DC s certificate that the developer has not availed of any tax/duty benefits under the under SEZ Act / Rules. (iii) Withdrawal of formal approval granted to M/s. Alok Infrastructure Private Limited for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Textiles at village Surangi, Near Silvasa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli The Board decided to approve the request of M/s. Alok Infrastructure Private Limited for withdrawal of formal approval granted to them for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Textiles at village Surangi, Near Silvasa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, over an area of 73.48 hectares, subject to DC s certificate that the developer has not availed of any tax/duty benefits under the under SEZ Act / Rules. Item No. 47.7: Requests for de-notification (i) Request of M/s. Oval Developers Private Limited for de-notification of the sector specific SEZ for Electronic Hardware and Software at Mouza-Banagram and Sarmaster chowk, District-24 Parganas (South), West Bengal, notified over an area of 11.78 ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... 217.14.10 hectares After deliberations, the Board decided to approve the request of N.G. Realty Private Limited for de-notification of the sector specific SEZ for Engineering at village Rajoda, District Ahmedabad, Gujarat, notified over an area of 217.14.10 hectares, subject to DC s certificate that the developer has refunded all the tax/duty benefits availed under SEZ Act / Rules. Item No. 47.8: Request for change of sector/broad-banding the sector (i) Request of M/s. Opto Infrastructure Limited for change of sector of the notified sector specific SEZ at Hassan District, Karnataka from Electronic Hardware including IT/ITES to Manufacturing of Equipments, Devices, Accessories including Consumables for Medical and other applications The representative of the Government of Karnataka requested BoA for deferment of the proposal. Accordingly, the proposal was deferred. (ii) Request of M/s. Goldsouk International Gem Jewellery SEZ Private Limited for change of sector of the notified sector specific SEZ at village Bhondsi, Tehsil Sohna, District Gurgaon, Haryana from Gems Jewellery to IT/ITES After deliberations, the Board decided to approve the request ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... p of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Gambheeram village, Anandapuram Mandal, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, beyond 24th June, 2011. (vii) Request of M/s. DLF Ackruti Info Parks (Pune) Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjawadi, Ph-II, Pune, Maharashtra, beyond 26th June, 2011. (viii) Request of M/s. Brigade Enterprises Private Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Ganjimutt, EPIP Industrial Area, Mangalore, Karnataka, beyond 4th September, 2011. (ix) Request of M/s. Milestone Buildcon Private Limited for 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 , 2011. (x) Request of M/s. Deccan Infrastructure and Land Holdings Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Kukatpally village, Balanagar Mandal, RR District, Andhra Pradesh, beyond 2 nd July, 2011. (xi ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... he validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Multi-Services at village Ulwe, Navi Mumbai, Mahartashtra, beyond 26th February, 2011. (xx) Request of M/s. Navi Mumbai SEZ Private Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for Gems and Jewellery at village Ulwe, Navi Mumbai, Mahartashtra, beyond 26th February, 2011. Item No. 47.10: Delayed request for first extension of formal approval (i) Request of Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Limited (APIIC) for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Electronic Hardware at Maheswaram village, Maheswaram Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh, beyond 20th August, 2009. The Board after deliberations condoned the delay and extended the validity of the formal approval up to 20th August, 2012. (ii) Request of MPAKVN (Indore) Limited for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Indore, Madhya Pradesh, beyond 21st June, 2009. ( This request was not in the ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... 12). (vii) Request of M/s. V.R. Enterprises for second extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Ananthasagar village, Hasanparthy Mandal, Warangal District, Andhra Pradesh, beyond 29th July, 2011 ( i.e. up to 29th July, 2012). (viii) Request of M/s. Naya Raipur Development Authority for second extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Electronic Hardware and Software including IT/ITES at Naya Raipur, Chhatisgarh, beyond 29th July, 2011( i.e. up to 29th July, 2012). (ix) Request of M/s. Foxconn India Developer Private Limited for second extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/EH at Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, beyond 25th July, 2011 ( i.e. up to 25th July, 2012). (x) Request of Electronic Corporation of Tamil Nadu (ELCOT) for second extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 25th July 2011( i.e. up to 25th July, 2012). (xi) Request of Electronic Corporation of Tamil Nadu ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ranted first extension of the validity of the in-principle granted to the proposal of M/s. Plastene Infrastructure Limited for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Plastic Plastics Products at Bhandhai, Meghapar Kunjisar, Taluka Bhachau, Kutch District, Gujarat, up to 31.10.2011. The Board also directed DoC to finalise the policy for plastics reprocessing units at an early date and granted extension to the validity of LoA of all plastic reprocessing units extended earlier upto 15th July 2011, up to 31st Oct. 2011. Item No. 47.14: Request for grant of second extension of in-principle approval. BOA granted second extension of the validity of the in-principle granted to the proposal of M/s. Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Limited for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Gems Jewellery at Raipur, Chhattisgarh , for a period of one year from the date of the expiry of the last extension (i.e. up to 20th June, 2012). Item No. 47.15: Request for grant of third extension of in-principle approval. The Board was not satisfied with the progress made by the developer in acquiring the land for the SEZ. Therefore, the Board, after deliberations, reject ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... for manufacture and export of value added product out of red sanders wood allotted/ procured from legal sources. The proposal was not clear as to the specific products proposed to be dealt with by the Unit. Sandalwood exports are not permitted as per FTP. BoA also was informed about the rulings of the Hon ble Supreme Court against export of such items. Board after deliberations did not approve the proposal. (iii) Proposal of M/s. Punit Agro Industries for setting up unit in the multi-product SEZ at Jambusar, Bharuch, Gujarat, being developed by M/s Sterling SEZ and Infrastructure Limited, for processing of pulses The board directed DC, Sterling SEZ to clarify to the promoters of the prospective unit that the unit will not be allowed to make any DTA transaction and also to obtain an undertaking to that effect. Accordingly, the proposal was deferred . Item No. 47.18: Request of M/s. Wardha Power Company Private Limited for an additional entry/exit gate in the sector specific SEZ for Power at Warora, Chandrapur District, Maharashtra, The Board after deliberations allowed the request of the developer for setting up the additional gate subject to the following conditi ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Resident Director, Karnataka Udyog Mitra Karnataka Bhavan 3, Khelgaon Marg, New Delhi 13. Shri U.K.S Chauhan, Resident Commissioner, Kerala 14. Shri O.P. Kapoor, Joint DG, EPCES 15. Shri Sudeep Roy, ATCP, TCPO, Ministry of Urban Development 16. Shri R.C. Dahra, Additional Director, Government of Haryana, Industries, Haryana, Chandigarh 17. Shri M.S. Teotia, Additional Director, Office of Development Commissioner (MSME), Ministry of MSME. 18. Shri R.K. Srivastav, DLA, Department of Legal Affairs 19. Shri B. Bhattacharya, SIO, DGEP, Department of Revenue. 20. Shri R.D. Meena, Research Assistant, TCPO, Ministry of Urban Development 21. Shri A.K. Dham, Liaison Officer, IDCO, New Delhi LIST OF DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONERS 22. Shri M.S. Rao, Development Commissioner, VSEZ, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 23. Smt. Anita Agnihotri, Development Commissioner, SEEPZ SEZ, Mumbai 24. Shri Suresh Chandra Panda, Development Commissioner, Noida SEZ, Uttar Pradesh 25. Shri Sanjeev Nandwani, Development Commissioner, Falta, Kolkata 26. Upendra Vasishth, Development Commissioner, Jamnagar SEZ, Gujarat 27. Shri Vijay N. Shewale, Development Commissioner, Surat SEZ, Sur ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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