TMI BlogMinutes of follow-up meeting held on 5th October, 2018 for 14 deferred cases of the 84th BoA meeting held on 12th September, 2018X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Board noted that number of plastic waste and scrap recycling units were set up in EPZs during 1995-98. At the time of formulation of SEZ Rules, 2006, it was noticed from the past performance of these units that they did not adhere to environmental norms and had no export potential. The issue of continuation of these units in SEZs was also considered by the Export Promotion Board under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary in 1998 and it was decided that no new units of plastic waste and scrap recycling will be allowed to be set up in EPZs. Accordingly, only those plastic scrap recycling units which existed prior to the inception of SEZ Rules, 2006, were allowed to continue and it was decided that no new unit of plastic waste a ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... tension of LoA is considered, this again would become precedent for such cases in future and consequently the larger policy intent of phasing out such units would remain unachievable. In view of the above discussions, the Board was not inclined to consider the proposal for present renewal favourably. The unit has been closed for 7 years, and the balance of convenience lies in maintaining that position. Accordingly, BoA decided not to accede to the request of M/s. Anita Exports, for renewal of LoA for extension of recycling of plastic waste and scrap. Item no. 84.8 : Appeals before BoA Item No. 84.8(i) Appeal dated 18.05.2018 of M/s. Coastal Energy Limited a unit in FSEZ against order dated 13.04.201 ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... d business plan and accordingly, he may forward the same for consideration of this Department on file. As regards delay in filing of the appeal, a relaxation may be sought from Hon'ble CIM. Item No. 84. 8 (iii) Appeal of M/s. Flawless Jewels requesting to set aside impugned orders dated 01.05.2018 and 21.05.2018 passed by SEEPZ SEZ for cancellation of LoA for Gala No. 102 104, SDF-VIII, SEEPZ SEZ. Item No. 84. 8 (iv) Appeal of M/s. Malhar Jewels requesting to set aside impugned orders dated 01.05.2018 and 21.05.2018 passed by SEEPZ SEZ for cancellation of LoA for Gala No. 301, SDF-VIII, SEEPZ SEZ. Item No. 84. 8 (v) Appeal of M/s. Pure Gold Jewellers Diamonds (India) Pvt. Ltd. requesting t ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ructed by MIDC on RCC structure and hence, were found suitable for G J units. However, the pre-fabricated engineering design constructed for SDF VIll building is not meant for G J units. The Board was of the view that SEZ units are envisaged to undertake their business with full functionality. Partial functionality of units due to restrictions of the structure of the building, cannot be allowed. Accordingly, the Board rejected the appeals. Item No. 84.8 (xi) Appeal dated 22.06.2018 of M/s. Guruji International a unit in KASEZ against the decision of the 129th UAC meeting dated 17.05.2018 for rejection of proposal for setting up of a unit for manufacturing of plastic pre-processed crushing/granules from Pet Bottles ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ver, the Board has been approached by the unit against the DC, MEPZ order dated 28.06.2018 in terms of Section 9 (2) (b) (g) of SEZ Act, 2005. The Board, after hearing the appellant, rejected the appeal on the ground that the activity proposed by the developer does not come under the ambit of present SEZ Act/Rules. However, it was desired by the Board that a separate Committee may be set up to examine inclusion of such activities as authorized operations for the developer. Item No. 84. 8 (xiv) Appeal dated 02.08.2018 of M/s. Rain CII Carbon (Vizag) Ltd. against the decision of the UAC order dated 23.07.2018 for rejection of request for amendment of LoA to include manufacture of additional products under broad-ban ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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