Minutes of 61st BoA On SEZ 3rd April 2014

Minutes of the 61
st
meeting of the Board of Approval for SEZ held on
3
rd
April 2014 to consider proposals for setting up Special Economic
Zones and other miscellaneous proposals

The Sixty First (61
st
) meeting of the Board of Approval (BoA) for Special Economic
Zones (SEZ) was held on 03.04.2014 under the Chairmanship of Shri Rajeev Kher, Secretary,
Department of Commerce, at 2.30 P.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).

2. Addressing the members of Board of Approval, the Chairman informed that so far
570 formal approvals have been granted for setting up of SEZs out of which presently 388
SEZs stand notified. He further informed that as on 31.12.2013, over Rs. 2,88,476.98 crores
have been invested in the SEZs and employment to 12,39,845 persons is being provided in
the SEZs. During the financial year 2012-13, total exports to the tune of Rs. 4,76,159 crores
were made from the SEZs, registering a growth of about 31% over the exports for the year
2011-12. Exports in the current financial year, up to 31.12.2013, have been to the tune of Rs.
3,77,283.22 crores registering a growth of 7% over the exports of the corresponding period
of FY 2012-13.

Item No. 61.1: Requests for extension of validity of formal approvals

BoA in its meeting held on 14
th
September, 2012, examining similar cases observed
as under: -

The Board advised the Development Commissioners to recommend the requests
for extension of formal approval beyond 5
th
year and onwards only after satisfying
that the developer has taken sufficient steps towards operationalisation of the
project and further extension is based on justifiable reasons. Board also observed
that extensions may not be granted as a matter of routine unless some progress has
been made on ground by the developers. The Board, therefore, after
deliberations, extended the validity of the formal approval to the requests for
extensions beyond fifth years for a period of one year and those beyond sixth
year for a period of 6 months from the date of expiry of last extension.

(i) Request of M/s. Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd. for further extension of the
validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for
Pharmaceuticals at Devunipalavalasa Village, Ranasthalam Mandal, Srikakulam
District, Andhra Pradesh, beyond 26
th
February 2014

The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval for one
year i.e. up to 25
th
February, 2015.

(ii) 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 6
th
January 2014

year i.e. up to 6
th
January, 2015.

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(iii) Request for further extension of LoA from M/s. Cognizant Technology Solutions
India Pvt. Limited for setting up an IT/ITES SEZ at Adibatla Village, Ibrahimpatnam
Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh beyond 6
th
January, 2014

year i.e. up to 6
th
January, 2015.

(iv) Request for further extension of LoA from M/s Nagaland Industrial
Development Corporation Limited, for setting up a sector specific SEZ for Agro and
Food Processing at Dimapur, Nagaland, beyond 11
th
October, 2013

year i.e. up to 11
th
October, 2014.

(v) Request of M/s. Selecto Systems Private Limited for further extension of the
IT/ITES at 15/1, Mathura Road, Faridabad, Haryana beyond 11
th
December 2013

year i.e. up to 11
th
December, 2014.

(vi) Request of M/s. Kumar Builders Township Ventures 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 Hinjewadi & Mann, Taluka - Mulshi, Pune,
Maharashtra, beyond 27
th
August 2013

year i.e. up to 27
th
August, 2014.

(vii) Request of M/s. Newfound Properties and Leasing Private Limited for further
specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Juinagar, District Thane, Maharashtra, beyond
20
th
August 2012

The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the formal approval up to
20
th
August, 2014.

(viii) Request of M/s. Balaji Infra Projects Limited for further extension of the validity
period of formal approval, granted for setting up of a port based multi product SEZ
inclusive of FTWZ, at Dighi Port, District Raigad, Maharashtra, beyond
22
nd
October 2012

22
nd
October, 2014.

(ix) Request of M/s. International Biotech Park Limited for further extension of the
Biotechnology at Hinjewadi, District Pune, Maharashtra, beyond 24
th
October 2012

24
th
October, 2014.
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(x) Request of M/s. G.P. Realtors Private Limited for further extension of the
IT/ITES at village Behrampur, District Gurgaon, Haryana, beyond 13
th
November 2013

year i.e. up to 13
th
November, 2014.

(xi) Request of M/s. Ansal IT City & Parks Ltd. for further extension of the validity
period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at
TZ-06, Tech Zone, Gr. Noida, Uttar Pradesh beyond 11
th
December, 2013

year i.e. up to 11
th
December, 2014.

(xii) Request of M/s. Adityapur Industrial Area Development Authority for further
specific SEZ for Automobiles/Auto Components at Adityapur, Jharkhand, beyond
13
th
December 2013

year i.e. up to 13
th
December, 2014.

(xiii) Request of M/s. Kakinada SEZ Private Limited for further extension of the
validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of port based multi product
SEZ at Kakinada, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh beyond 26
th
February, 2012
for a period of another 3 years

26
th
February, 2015.

(xiv) 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, Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, beyond
27
th
November, 2013

year i.e. up to 27
th
November, 2014.

(xv) Request of M/s. Nagarjuna Oil Corporation Ltd., for further extension of the
Pharmaceuticals and Petroleum at Kayalattu Village, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, beyond
26
th
February 2012

26
th
February, 2015.

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(xvi) Request from M/s. Bagmane Builders Private Limited (BBPL), developer of
IT/ITES including Hardware and Software SEZ at Mahadevapura K.R. Puram,
Bangalore, Karnataka for extension of validity of formal approval, beyond 30
th
June,
2013 and change in the name of the developer from Bagmane Builders Pvt. Ltd. to
Bagmane Developer Pvt. Ltd.

year i.e. up to 30
th
June, 2014.

The Board also approved the request of M/s. Bagmane Builders Pvt. Ltd. for change
in the name of the developer from M/s. Bagmane Builders Pvt. Ltd. to M/s. Bagmane
Developer Pvt. Ltd. consequent upon their merger based on the order dated 06.11.2013 of
Honble High Court of Karnataka, 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 examine and assess the taxability
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.

(xvii) Request of M/s. DS Realtors Pvt. Ltd. for further extension of the validity period
of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT sector at NH-8,
Village Kukrola and Sehrewan, District Gurgaon, Haryana, beyond 23
rd
October, 2012

The Board noted that the progress made by the developer since the last extension is
not satisfactory. The Board after deliberations rejected the proposal of further extension.

(xviii) Request of Orissa Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO)
for extension of the validity period of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector
specific SEZ for IT/ITES at villages Gaudakashipur and Arisal, Tehsil Jatni, District
Khurda, Orissa, beyond 24
th
April 2014

year i.e. up to 24
th
April, 2015.

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(xix) Request of M/s. Saraf Agencies Private Ltd. for extension of the validity period
of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Mineral based
Industries at Chhatrapur, District Ganjam, Orissa, beyond 26
th
February 2014

year i.e. up to 26
th
February, 2015.

(xx) Request of M/s. Vedanta Aluminium Limited for extension of the validity period
of formal approval, granted for setting up of sector specific SEZ for Manufacture and
Export of Aluminium at village Bhurkamunda & Bhagkipalli Tehsil & District
Jharsuguda, Orissa beyond 22
nd
May, 2014

year i.e. up to 22
nd
May, 2015.

(xxi) Request for further extension of LoA from M/s. Beneficent Knowledge Parks &
Properties Limited for setting up a multi services SEZ at Parigi and Serikokum
Villages, Parigi Mandal, C. Kodigepalli village, Madakasara Mandal, Anantapur
District, Andhra Pradesh, beyond 4
th
February 2014

year i.e. up to 4
th
February, 2015.

(xxii) Request for further extension of LoA from M/s Kerala Industrial Development
Corporation (KINFRA) , for setting up a sector specific SEZ for Electronics Industries
at Village Thrikkakkara, Ernakulam District, Kerala, beyond 20
th
February 2014

year i.e. up to 20
th
February, 2015.

(xxiii) Request of M/s. Ascendant Estates 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 Bhondsi, Tehsil Sohna, Gurgaon, Haryana, beyond 5
th
November, 2012

5
th
November, 2014.

(xxiv) Request of M/s. Gopalan Enterprises (India) Private Limited for further
specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Mahadevapura & Kaggadaspura, K.R. Puram, Whitefield,
Bangalore, Karnataka, beyond 2
nd
July, 2013

year i.e. up to 2
nd
July, 2014.

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(xxv) Request of M/s. Smart City (Kochi) Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. for further
specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Block 9, Kakkanad Village, Kanayannor Taluk, Ernakulam
District, Kerala, beyond 20
th
April, 2014

year i.e. up to 20
th
April, 2015. The Board also directed the DC CSEZ to apprise the Board
about the progress made by the developer regarding connectivity of the additional area added
to the SEZ with the existing area to establish contiguity of the SEZ.

(xxvi) Request of M/s. Ansal Colours Engineering SEZ Ltd. for further extension of the
Agro & Food Processing Products at Village Bhigan and Kurar Ibrahimpur, Near
Murthal, Distt. Sonepat (Haryana) beyond 17
th
June 2013

17
th
June, 2015.

Item No. 61.2: Request for extension of In-Principal Approval

(i) Request for grant of extension of in-principle approval to M/s. Mumbai SEZ
Limited for setting up of multi product SEZ at Khopta, District Raigad, Maharashtra

The Board noted that the State Government has recommended the proposal for
extension of in-principle approval. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the
in-principle approval up to six months from 3
rd
April, 2014 i.e till 3
rd
October, 2014 and also
resolved to ask the State Government to specify how the contiguity problem is to be solved.
The Board also further directed that the developer be asked to explore the possibility of sector
specific SEZ of the contiguous land and submit a proposal in this behalf.

Item No. 61.3: Requests for extension of LoP beyond 3
rd
Year onwards

(i) Request of M/s Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited - CTO, a unit in Dr. Reddys
Laboratories SEZ for manufacture of Pharmaceuticals & APIs at Devunipatavalsa
village, Ranasthalam Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh for extension of
validity period of its LoP beyond 12
th
January, 2014

The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP for a period of one year
i.e. up to 12
th
January, 2015.

(ii) Request of M/s Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited - FTO, a unit in Dr. Reddys
Laboratories SEZ for manufacture of Pharmaceuticals & APIs at Devunipatavalsa
village, Ranasthalam Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh for extension of
th
April, 2014

i.e. up to 18
th
April, 2015.

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(iii) Request of M/s. Amneal Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., a unit in the sector specific SEZ
for Pharmaceuticals being developed by M/s. Zydus Pharma SEZ at Ahmedabad,
Gujarat for extension of Letter of Permission (LoP) beyond 4
th
April 2014

i.e. up to 4
th
April, 2015.

(iv) Request of M/s. Zydus Technologies Ltd., a unit in the sector specific SEZ for
Pharmaceuticals being developed by M/s. Zydus Pharma SEZ at Ahmedabad, Gujarat
for extension of Letter of Permission (LoP) beyond 28
th
June 2014

i.e. up to 28
th
June, 2015.

(v) Request of M/s. Sajjan Specialty Ltd., a unit in Dahej SEZ for extension of
Letter of Permission (LoP) beyond 8
th
November 2013

i.e. up to 8
th
November, 2014.

(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 2013

i.e. up to 11
th
November, 2014.

(vii) Request of M/s. Ipca Laboratories Limited, a unit Indore SEZ at Plot No. 1,
Phase II, Pithampur, District Dhar, Madhya Pradesh for extension of Letter of
Permission (LoP)

The Board noted that the LoP was extended up to 24
th
November, 2008 i.e. up to the
date of commencement of production declared by the unit. The Board also noted that the date
of commencement of production was reconsidered by the UAC on 18.11.2013 and was
approved as 07
th
December, 2010. The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the
LoP for a period from 24
th
November, 2008 to 7
th
December, 2010.

(viii) Request of M/s. Sameer Industries, a unit KASEZ for extension of Letter of
Permission (LoP)

The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP for a further period of
two years from 3rd April, 2014 i.e. up to 2nd April, 2016 subject to following conditions:-

(i) The extension of LOP will be subject to further extension of their permission by
GPCB beyond 20.08.2014.
(ii) The extension of LOP will be subject to fulfillment of all the conditions
mentioned in GPCB's permission and other usual conditions of LoP.
(iii) The extension of LoP is only i.r.o. items and quantity indicated in the original
LoP and no broad banding of any other item shall be allowed.
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The Board also directed DoC to come up with the policy for such recycled items in a
time bound manner.

(ix) Request of M/s Kaizen Power Limited, a unit in APSEZ at Atchutapuram,
Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh for extension of validity period of its LoP
beyond 13
th
October, 2013

i.e. up to 13
th
October, 2014.

(x) Request of M/s. Alstom Bharat Forge Power Ltd., a unit of APSEZ at Mundra,
Kutch, Gujarat for extension of Letter of Permission (LOP) beyond 2
nd
February 2014

i.e. up to 2
nd
February, 2015.

(xi) Request of M/s. Kalyani Alstom Power Ltd., a unit of APSEZ at Mundra, Kutch,
Gujarat for extension of Letter of Permission (LOP) beyond 2
nd
February 2014

i.e. up to 2
nd
February, 2015.

(xii) Request of M/s. Tata Consultancy Services Limited, a unit in MIHAN SEZ,
Nagpur, Maharashtra for extension of Letter of Permission (LOP) beyond
23
rd
April, 2014

i.e. up to 23
rd
April, 2015.

(xiii) 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, 2013

i.e. up to 27
th
October, 2014.

(xiv) Request of M/s. Sesa Sterlite Ltd., a unit in Vedanta Aluminum Limited SEZ at
Jharsuguda, Odisha for extension of validity period of its LoP beyond 8
th
April 2014

i.e. up to 8
th
April, 2015.

(xv) Request of M/s. Trendy Rooms Export Pvt. Ltd., a unit in GIDC AAP SEZ at
Ahmedabad for extension of validity period of its LoP beyond 2
nd
June 2012

The Board after deliberations extended the validity of the LoP up to
2
nd
December, 2014.

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(xvi) Request of M/s. Makhteshim-Agan India Pvt. Ltd., a unit in Dahej SEZ at
Bharuch, Gujarat for extension of validity period of its LoP beyond 5
th
January, 2013

The DC informed that they have received a letter from the unit requesting for
withdrawal of their request for extension since they are not confident about the business
forecast. DC requested for withdrawal of the proposal. The proposal was, accordingly,
withdrawn.

(xvii) Request of M/s. Microtek Infocom Limited, a unit in MIDC SEZ at Plot No. 26/2,
Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi, Phase-III, Maharashtra for extension of
nd
March 2014

i.e. up to 2
nd
March, 2015.

(xviii) Request of M/s. Microtek Infocom Limited, a unit in MIDC SEZ at Plot No.
13/10-A, Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi, PhaseIII, Maharashtra for extension
of validity period of its LoP beyond 2
nd
March 2014

i.e. up to 2
nd
March, 2015.

(xix) Request of M/s. Microtek Infocom Limited, a unit in MIDC SEZ at Plot No. 22/2,
Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi, PhaseIII, Maharashtra for extension of
th
March 2014

i.e. up to 10
th
March, 2015.

(xx) Request of M/s Hospira Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd., a unit in Ramky Pharmacity
India Limited SEZ for manufacture of Injectables Formulations at Parawada,
Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh for extension of validity period of its LoP
beyond 24
th
June 2014

i.e. up to 24
th
June, 2015.

(xxi) Request of M/s Kusum Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., a unit in Indore SEZ for extension
of validity period of its LoP beyond 28
th
February 2014

i.e. up to 28
th
February, 2015.

(xxii) Request of M/s De Core Nanosemiconductors Ltd., (De-core), a unit in GIDC
SEZ for Electronics IT/ITES at Gandhinagar, Gujarat for extension of validity period
of its LoP beyond 14
th
February, 2014

i.e. up to 14
th
February, 2015.

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Item No. 61.4: Request for increase in area

(i) Request of M/s. Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T), developer of sector specific SEZ
for IT/ITES at Villages Ankhol and Bapod, District Vadodara, Gujarat for increase in
area of its SEZ

The Board, after deliberations, approved the request of M/s. Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
(L&T) for addition of an area of 2.1974 hectares, increasing the total area of the SEZ to
12.1974 hectares, subject to contiguity of the land in the SEZ being maintained.

(ii) Request of Electronics Technology Parks-Kerala for addition of area in sector
specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Attipra village, Trivandrum Taluk, Kerala

The Board, after deliberations, approved the request of Electronics Technology
Parks-Kerala for addition of land 10.86.23 hectares thereby, making the total area of the SEZ
as 22.73.88 hectares, subject to the contiguity of the land in the SEZ being maintained.

Item No. 61.5: Cases for ratification by the BoA

(i) Request of M/s. Tata Consultancy Services Limited for further extension of the
IT/ITES at Adibatla Village, Ibrahimpatnam Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra
Pradesh, beyond 3
rd
February, 2014

The Board after deliberations ratified the decision of the Development Commissioner
to extend the validity period of formal approval up to 3
rd
May, 2014. The Board also decided
to extend the validity period of formal approval up to 3
rd
February, 2015.

(ii) Proposal of M/s. Larsen & Toubro Ltd., a unit in M/s. L&T Shipbuilding Ltd.
SEZ at Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu requesting permission to import restricted items

The Board after deliberations ratified the proposal for import of the said restricted
items.

(iii) Request of M/s. Cadila Healthcare Ltd., a unit in the sector specific SEZ for
Pharmaceuticals being developed by M/s. Zydus Pharma SEZ at Ahmedabad, Gujarat
for extension of Letter of Permission (LoP) beyond 21
st
February 2014

The Board, after deliberations, ratified the proposal for extension of LoP of the unit
for a further period of one year i.e. upto 21.02.2015.

Item No. 61.6: LoP extension of units dealing in recycling of various items

(i) Proposal of M/s Trishiraya recycling Pvt. Ltd. a unit in MEPZ for extension of
its LoP for a further period of four years w.e.f. 1.1.2014.

The Board noted that the unit was granted LoP on 4
th
April, 2000 for recycling of
Ferrous/non-ferrous/electrical and other scrap.

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two years i.e. up to 3
rd
April, 2016. The extension of LoP is only i.r.o. items and quantity
indicated in the original LoP and no broad banding of any other item shall be allowed.

time bound manner.

(ii) Proposal of M/s SEZ Recycling, a recycling unit in Mahindra World City for
extension of LoP for the 2
nd
five year period from 24
th
March, 2013 to 23
rd
March, 2018.

The Board noted that the unit was granted LoP on 07.04.2006 for import of metal
waste / scrap for authorized operations.

two years i.e. up to 3
rd
April, 2016. The extension of LoP is only i.r.o. items and quantity
indicated in the original LoP and no broad banding of any other item shall be allowed.

time bound manner.

Item No. 61.7: Miscellaneous cases for LoP extension of units dealing in recycling of
plastic w.r.t.

(i) Requests of M/s. Anita Exports, a unit in KASEZ for extension of LoP engaged
in the business of recycling of plastic.

The Board noted that the proposal was not recommended by the DC. The Board,
accordingly, agreed with DC KASEZ to withdraw the proposal.

Item No. 61.8: Miscellaneous cases for LoP extension of units dealing in recycling of
worn and used clothing

(i) Requests of M/s Jindal International and M/s Afcan Impex Pvt. Ltd., units in
KASEZ for extension of LoP engaged in the business of recycling of worn and used
clothing.
And

(ii) Request of M/s Gujarat Textiles, a unit in FSEZ for extension of LoP engaged in
the business of recycling of worn and used clothing.

After deliberations and in view of the provisions of Rule 18(4) of the SEZ Rules, the
Board granted in-principle approval for renewal of LoPs of M/s Jindal International, M/s
Afcan Impex Pvt. Ltd. and M/s Gujarat Textiles dealing in the business of worn and used
clothing in SEZs for a period of five years, subject to the following conditions:-

(i) All conditions stipulated as per DoCs policy Guidelines of 17
th
Sept, 2013
and 30
th
January, 2014 are to be made applicable while granting such
approval and operation of the business.
(ii) 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 units annual turnover is physically exported out
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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 2
nd
year Not less than 40% of the total annual turnover
At the end of 4
th
year Not less than 80% of the total annual turnover
At the end of 5
th
year 100% of the total annual turnover

After the 5
th
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 2
nd
, 4
th
and 5
th
years would lead to imposition of penalty and
cancellation of the units LOP.

(iii) In terms of Rule 18(4)(c) the authorized operations of the unit may be
restricted to the business of reprocessing of garments or used clothing or
secondary textiles materials and other recyclable textile materials into
clipping or rags or industrial wipers or shoddy wool or yarn or blankets or
shawls.

The concerned DCs will ensure that the LOPs issued are in strict compliance with the
above decision and LoPs of existing units shall be renewed after carrying out necessary
amendments to the existing LoP to ensure that all of the above conditions are duly
incorporated.

Item No. 61.9: Requests for co-developer

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 prevalent 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 as applicable. This is applicable to all cases of co-developers approved by
the BoA in this meeting. The decisions of the BoA on the proposals are as under:-

(i) Request of M/s. Swarnim DahejSpring Desalination Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in
the Multi Product SEZ at Vagra, District Bharuch, Gujarat, being developed by M/s.
Dahej SEZ Ltd.

After deliberations, the Board approved the request of M/s. Swarnim DahejSpring
Desalination Pvt. Ltd. to develop, operate and maintain desalination plant of 336 MLD
capacity for supply of desalinated water to developer, co-developer and SEZ unit, over an
area of 60 hectares, in accordance with the co-developer agreement entered into with the
developer.

(ii) Request of M/s. Japson Estates Pvt. Limited for co-developer in the sector
specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Manikonda Village, Rajendra Nagar Mandal, Ranga Reddy
District, Andhra Pradesh, being developed by M/s. Lanco Hills Technology Park Pvt.
Limited

After deliberations, the Board approved the request of M/s. Japson Estates Pvt.
Limited for developing infrastructure like flooring, interiors, fit-outs and other facilities
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related to IT industry in part of the new building over an area of 0.66 hectares, in accordance
with the co-developer agreement entered into with the developer.

(iii) Request of M/s. DRSS Solar Power Private Limited for co-developer in the
sector specific SEZ for Pharmaceuticals & APIs at Devunipalavalsa Village,
Ranasthalam Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh, being developed by M/s.
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited

After deliberations, the Board approved the request of M/s. DRSS Solar Power
Private Limited to set up Photovoltaic Solar Power Panels/Plant on the roof tops of six
building blocks in the SEZ and the power generated will be supplied for manufacturing
facilities in the SEZ, over an area of 22,901 sqm, in accordance with the co-developer
agreement entered into with the developer.

(iv) Request of M/s. Okaya Infocom Private Limited for co-developer in the sector
specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Viswanathapuram village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri
District, Tamil Nadu, being developed by Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Ltd.

After deliberations, the Board approved the request of M/s. Okaya Infocom Private
Limited for providing infrastructure facilities for the purpose, to operate and maintain
IT/ITES, to provide uninterrupted Power Supply, Central Air Conditioning and other
facilities over an area of 10 acres, in accordance with the co-developer agreement entered
into with the developer.

(v) Request of M/s. HBS Amenity and Management Consultancy LLP for co-
developer in the sector specific SEZ for Pharmaceuticals at Village Panoli, Taluka
Ankleshwar, District Bharuch, Gujarat, being developed by M/s. HBS Pharma SEZ
Pvt. Ltd. (formerly JBSEZ Pvt. Ltd.)

After deliberations, the Board approved the request of M/s. HBS Amenity and
Management Consultancy LLP for undertaking services in SEZ, for development,
maintenance and repair of infrastructure 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, over entire area of 125.04 hectares, in accordance with the co-developer
agreement entered into with the developer.

(vi) Request of M/s. GSPC LNG Ltd. for co-developer in the multi product SEZ at
Mundra, Kutch, Gujart, 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.

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(vii) Request of M/s. Embassy Services Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in the sector specific
SEZ for IT/ITES at Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi Phase II, Village Marunji,
Taluka Mulshi, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra, being developed by M/s. Pune Embassy
Projects Pvt. Ltd.

After deliberations, the Board approved the request of M/s. Embassy Services Pvt.
Ltd. for operation and maintenance of buildings and other infrastructure facilities at the SEZ,
in accordance with the co-developer agreement entered into with the developer.

(viii) Request of M/s. VTV Infrastructure Management Private Limited for co-
developer in the sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Devarabeesanahalli &
Kariyammana Agrahara Villages of Varthu Hobli, Bangalore, Karnataka, being
developed by M/s. Vikas Telecom Limited

After deliberations, the Board approved the request of M/s. VTV Infrastructure
Management Private Limited for operation and maintenance of buildings and other
infrastructure facilities to be undertaken at the entire area of the SEZ, in accordance with the
co-developer agreement entered into with the developer.

(ix) Request of M/s. Mahindra EPC Services Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in the sector
specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Village Kalwara, Tehsil-Sanganer, Distt. Jaipur, Rajasthan,
being developed by M/s. Mahindra World City (Jaipur) Ltd.

After deliberations, the Board approved the request of M/s. Mahindra EPC Services
Pvt. Ltd. for development of available rooftop areas and unutilized ground areas for setting
up of 10 MW Solar Photovoltaic Power plant over an area of 20 Ha (Approx), in accordance

(x) Request of M/s. Mahindra EPC Services Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in the sector
specific SEZ for Handicraft at Village Kalwara and Bhambhoriya, Tehsil-Sanganer,
Distt. Jaipur, Rajasthan, being developed by M/s. Mahindra World City (Jaipur) Ltd.


(xi) Request of M/s. Mahindra EPC Services Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in the sector
specific SEZ for Engineering & related industries at Village Kalwara and
Bhambhoriya, Tehsil-Sanganer, Distt. Jaipur, Rajasthan being developed by M/s.
Mahindra World City (Jaipur) Ltd.


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(xii) Request of M/s. Mahindra EPC Services Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in the sector
specific SEZ for IT/ITES including Software & Hardware manufacturing at Village
Kalwara, Tehsil-Sanganer, Distt. Jaipur, Rajasthan being developed by M/s. Mahindra
World City (Jaipur) Ltd.


(xiii) Request of M/s. Adani Hospitals Mundra Pvt. Ltd. (AHMPL) for co-developer
in the multi product SEZ at Mundra, Kutch, Gujart, being developed by M/s. Adani
Port and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZL) alongwith specific authorized
operations

After deliberations, the Board approved the request of M/s. Adani Hospitals Mundra
Pvt. Ltd. (AHMPL) to develop, operate, maintain and provide IPD/OPD services to patients
at the 100 Bed Hospital in the non-processing area of APSEZ over an area of 2.99 hectares,
in accordance with the co-developer agreement entered into with the developer. The Board
also approved the request of M/s. Sterling Addlife Mundra Hospital Pvt. Ltd. (an approved
co-developer), promoted by Sterling Addlife India Ltd., to discontinue as co-developer.

The approval is subject to:-

(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 examine and assess the taxability 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.

Item No. 61.10: Proposals for setting up of SEZs

(i) Proposal of M/s. Venkatesh Coke & Power Ltd., for setting up of Free Trade
Warehousing Zone at Athipattu, Nandiambakkam and Puludivakkam villages, Ponneri
Taluk, Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, over an area of 48.56 hectares.

The Board noted that the Developer is in possession of the land, which is not
contiguous as Government poromboke land is between the land owned by the company. The
State Government has also recommended the proposal for in-principle approval. Accordingly,
the Board decided to grant in-principle approval to the proposal of M/s. Venkatesh Coke &
Power Ltd., for setting up of a Free Trade Warehousing Zone at Athipattu, Nandiambakkam
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and Puludivakkam villages, Ponneri Taluk, Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, over an area of
48.56 hectares.

(ii) Proposal of M/s. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZL), for
setting up of Multi Product SEZ at Mundra Taluka, District Kutch, Gujarat, over an
area of 1856.5335 hectares.

The Board noted that the Developer is in possession of the land, which is contiguous
and vacant. The State Government has also recommended the proposal. However, the Board
noted that there are certain issues relating to independent access to the proposed SEZ and
security, which were raised by a Committee headed by DC KASEZ. After deliberation, the
Board directed DC KASEZ to seek views of the developer on the findings of the Committee
by way of a structured questionnaire. The DC shall furnish a report to the DoC considering
the reply of the Developer on the questionnaire which shall thereafter be submitted to BoA
for consideration.

(iii) Proposal of M/s. Transcendent Developers Pvt. Ltd., for setting up of a sector
specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES at Wagholi & Bhavadi, Taluka Haveli,
Dist. Pune, Maharashtra, over an area of 13.01 hectares.

The Development Commissioner, SEEPZ SEZ sought approval of the Board to
withdraw the proposal. The proposal was accordingly withdrawn.

(iv) Proposal of Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC)
Limited, for setting up of a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Oil, Petroleum &
Natural Gas Field Services at Sitapalem (halmet of Jirayatichintuva village), Rambilli
Mandal, Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh, over an area of 111.58 hectares.

The Board noted that the State Governments recommendation to the proposal has not
been received. The Board, accordingly, decided to defer the proposal.

Item No. 61.11: Miscellaneous cases

(i) Request from M/s. Khed Economic Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., a sector specific
SEZ for Engineering and Electronics at Taluka Shirur and Khed, District Pune,
Maharashtra for withdrawal of formal approval over 559.81 hectares (not notified)

The Board decided to approve the request of M/s. Khed Economic Infrastructure Pvt.
Ltd. for withdrawal of formal approval granted to them for setting up of sector specific SEZ
for Engineering and Electronics at Taluka Shirur and Khed, District Pune, Maharashtra, over
an area of 559.81 hectares. 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 under
SEZ Act/Rules or has refunded any such benefits availed by it and subject to the State Govt
furnishing its no objection certificate to the proposal.

(ii) Withdrawal of formal approval granted to M/s. Fama Estate Pvt. Ltd. for setting
up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ ITES at village Shivkar and Chikale, Taluka Panvel,
Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra

The Board decided to approve the request of M/s. Fama Estate Pvt. Ltd. for
withdrawal of formal approval granted to them for setting up of sector specific SEZ for
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IT/ITES at village Shivkar and Chikale, Taluka Panvel, Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra, over an
area of 10.35 hectares. The approval is subject to the DC furnishing a certificate in the

(iii) Withdrawal of formal approval granted to M/s. Haldia Free Trade Warehousing
Private Limited for setting up of FTWZ at Haldia, West Bengal

The Board decided to approve the request of M/s. Haldia Free Trade Warehousing
Private Limited for withdrawal of formal approval granted to them for setting up of FTWZ at
Haldia, West Bengal, over an area of 80.94 hectares. 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 under SEZ Act/Rules or has refunded any such benefits availed by it
and subject to the State Govt furnishing its no objection certificate to the proposal.

(iv) Request of UP State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (UPSIDC) for
conversion of existing Handicrafts Sector Specific SEZ to (i) Textile and its Broad-
banded products in 50.763 Hectares sector specific SEZ; (ii) Broad-banded
IT/ITES/Electronic Components & Hardware Manufacturing sector specific SEZ in
10.084 Hectares and (iii) Broad-banded Handicrafts with Engineering sector specific
SEZ in 109.754 Hectares in SEZ at Moradabad (U.P).

The Board, after deliberations, granted in-principle approval to the proposal from
UPSIDC for conversion of existing 170.601 Ha of sector specific Handicraft SEZ into
following three different SEZs at Moradabad subject to fulfillment of all necessary conditions
including State Govt. recommendation and submission of documents in this regard:-

1. Broad-banded Textile sector including apparel, hosiery, fashion garments and
wool (in 50.763 Hectares)
2. Broad Banded IT with IT Enabled Services, Electronic Components & Hardware
manufacturing, non-conventional energy, BPO (including legal, medical and
similar services), KPO and R&D (in 10.084 Hectares).
3. Handicrafts with Engineering, including their broad banded other similar products
in remaining area of 109.754 hectares:

(v) Request of Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation
(KINFRA) for change of sector of the notified sector specific SEZ at Village Chelembra,
Taluk Thirurangadi, District Malappuram, Kerala from Food Processing to Agro
based Food Processing

The Board after deliberations decided to approve the request of the developer for
change in sector from Food Processing to Agro based Food Processing.

(vi) Proposal of M/s. Solar Semiconductor Pvt. Limited, a unit in M/s. FAB City SPV
(India) Pvt. Ltd. SEZ for Semiconductor in Andhra Pradesh for selling of conductor
paste

The Board noted that the request is covered under Rule 34 of the SEZ Rules. The
Board, after deliberations, directed Development Commissioner to take appropriate decision
in the matter.
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(vii) Request from M/s. Bagmane Constructions Private Limited (BCPL), developer
of IT/ITES including Hardware and Software SEZ at Mahadevapura K.R. Puram,
Bangalore, Karnataka for approval to change of name to M/s. Bagmane Developers
Private Limited

The Board approved the request of M/s. Bagmane Construction Private Limited
(BCPL) for change in the name of the developer from M/s. Bagmane Constructions Private
Limited to M/s. Bagmane Developer Private Limited consequent upon their merger based on
the order dated 19.11.2013 of High Court, subject to following conditions:

taxability etc.
Authority.
1961.

(viii) Request from M/s Calorx Education Company, co-developer of multi product
SEZ at Mundra, Kutch, Gujarat being developed by M/s. Mundra Port and Special
Economic Zone Ltd. for approval to change of name to M/s. Atlus Learning Pvt. Ltd.

The Board approved the request of M/s. Calorx Education Company for change in
the name of the co-developer from M/s. Calorx Education Company to M/s. Atlus Learning
Pvt. Ltd., subject to following conditions:

taxability etc.
Authority.
1961.
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(ix) Request from M/s MAS GMR Aero Technic Limited, a unit in M/s. GMR
Hyderabad Aviation SEZ Limited, SEZ in Andhra Pradesh for merger of M/s. MAS
GMR Aerospace Engineering Company Limited, co-developer and M/s. MAS GMR
Aero Technic Pvt. Limited (unit)

The Board examined the request of M/s. MAS GMR Aero Technic Limited for
merger of M/s. MAS GMR Aerospace Engineering Company Limited, co-developer and M/s.
MAS GMR Aero Technic Pvt. Limited (unit) and directed the concerned Development
Commissioner to clarify the rights and obligations of the parties involved in the merger
process.

(x) Request of M/s. L&T Tech Park Limited and L&T Tejomaya Limited, co-
developer in sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES developed by M/s Infopark SEZ at
Ernakulam, Kerala for change of ownership by transfer of 100% equity to M/s. Emmay
Ventures (India) Pvt. Limited

The Board approved the request of M/s. L&T Tech Park Limited and L&T Tejomaya
Limited, co-developer in sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES developed by M/s Infopark SEZ at
Ernakulam, Kerala for change of ownership by transfer of 100% equity to M/s. Emmay
Ventures (India) Pvt. Limited, subject to following conditions:-

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;
taxability etc.
Authority.
1961.

(xi) Request of M/s. Hexaware Technologies (P) Limited, the developer of sector
specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Siruseri, Chennai for change of shareholding pattern of the
company

The Board approved the request of M/s. Hexaware Technologies (P) Limited, the
developer of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Siruseri, Chennai for change of shareholding
pattern of the company, subject to following conditions:-

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taxability etc.
Authority.
1961.

(xii) Request of M/s. MAS GMR Aero Technic Limited, a Unit in M/s. GMR
Hyderabad Aviation SEZ Limited for permission to do Aircraft recovery work of KFA
lessors aircrafts-reg.

The Board, after deliberations, decided to approve the proposal as a special case for
undertaking the aircraft recovery work for 14 aircrafts (7 ATRS and 7 Air Bus 320) outside
the SEZ and to send required spares and tools to be used for recovery of in-grounded aircrafts
taken on lease by King Fisher Airlines. Since the payment will be received in freely
convertible foreign currency, from abroad by the AWAS, lessors of the aircraft, the spares
used will be permitted to be removed in the DTA for job work for repair of such aircrafts
without payment of duty.

(xiii) Request from M/s. HCL Technology Ltd., a unit in M/s. IG3 Infra Limited,
Thoraipakam, Kancheepuram District, Chennai, for re-location of its SEZ unit to
another SEZ developed by M/s. ELCOT, Sholinganallur SEZ, Kancheepuram District,
Chennai

The Board after deliberations decided to approve the proposal for transfer of unit,
subject to condition that:
a) The unit which had availed of tax incentives under the Income Tax Act for a
certain period of time would be eligible for such incentives for the balance period
only, as allowed under the Income Tax Act, after its relocation.
b) The assessing officer under the Income Tax Act, shall have the right to assess the
taxability arising out of the transfer of the unit.
c) The unit would be liable to refund the duty incentives availed on such assets
which are not shifted to the new location of the unit.

(xiv) Request from M/s. Anthelio Business Technologies Pvt. Limited, a unit in M/s.
DLF Commercial Developers Limited, IT/ITES SEZ at Gachibowli Village, Ranga
Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh, for shifting of its SEZ unit to another SEZ developed
by M/s. TSI Business Park (Hyderabad) Pvt. Limited, co-developer for M/s APIIC Ltd.,
IT/ITES SEZ at Nanakramguda Village, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh

The Board after deliberations decided to approve the proposal for transfer of unit,
subject to condition that:
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(xv) Request from M/s Reliance Industries Limited for permission to (i) erect 50
pillars in SEZ area to provide connectivity of their upcoming C2 Complex from DTA
Refinery (ii) construct two under passes below the existing rail line and SEZ Road

The Board after deliberations decided to approve the proposal for permission to (i)
erect 50 pillars in SEZ area to provide connectivity of their upcoming C2 Complex from
DTA Refinery (ii) construct two under passes below the existing rail line and SEZ Road,
subject to condition that:-
a) The pipe rack must be installed in a manner that it does not affect
contiguity/movement within the SEZ. Accordingly, wherever the pipe rack crosses the
interconnecting roads or other existing pipelines, within SEZ, the height of the rack
must be raised to provide clearance of 15 meters from the ground level;
b) The pipe rack must be fenced along its length to protect the integrity of the SEZ area.
The height of the fencing should be as per the SEZ Rules;
c) A distinct colour code for these pipes/pipe rack should be followed to ensure their
distinct visibility;
d) For construction of the pipe rack, no duty free material may be used. The usage of the
material during the construction may be properly accounted and the account should be
made available to designated Government authorities at any point time;
e) There should no interconnection of any nature of these pipes with any of the SEZ
pipes/facilities/equipment. Further, any gases or liquids transferred from SEZ refinery
including any of its plants, if transported to the C2 Complex, the same should be
through a separate dedicated pipeline. The two pipelines/pipe-racks should maintain a
distance of atleast 8 metres within SEZ area to ensure that there is no intermingling of
SEZ materials with DTA materials;
f) Clearance of SEZ materials to C2 complex will be carried out following the SEZ
Rules for DTA Clearance (Rule 47 & 48).
g) Design, Fabrication, testing of the piping should be as per ASME31.3 and other
applicable standards.
h) The pipes inside the SEZ area must be free from any vents/drain connections.

(xvi) Case of M/s. Satguru Polyfab Pvt. Ltd., a unit under KASEZ regarding appeal
against order dated 21
st
May 2013 of the UAC

The Board noted that the comments from M/o Corporate Affairs have not been
received. The Board, after deliberations, directed to obtain comments of M/o Corporate
Affairs and thereafter to decide the case on merits on file.

(xvii) Request M/s TCS Ltd., a SEZ Unit being operated in IT/ITES SEZ located in
Hyderabad for inclusion of certain services as services required for authorized
operations

The Board noted that the UAC had rejected five services namely, Air Travel Agent
Services, Convention Services, Rail Travel Agents Services, Rent-a-cab Scheme operators
services and Travel Agents Services. Subsequently, two services namely convention services
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and rent-a-cab scheme operators services were included in the list of default authorized
operations by the DoC.

The Board, after deliberations, directed DoC to include the remaining three services in
the list of default authorized operations. The Board also directed DC VSEZ to re-consider the
request of the unit to permit these services as authorized operations.

(xviii) Request from M/s Toonz Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., co-developer in KINFRA for
setting up of Animation and Gaming SEZ request for cancellation of LoA

The Board, after deliberations, approved the proposal for cancellation of approval of
the co-developer status i.r.o. M/s. Toonz Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. The approval is subject to
DC furnishing a certificate that the co-developer has either not availed or has refunded all the
tax/duty benefits availed under SEZ Act/Rules.

(xix) Special permission to grant M/s SE Forge Ltd, a SEZ unit in Synefra-
Engineering SEZ, Vadodara, Gujarat for carrying out job-work for DRDO, Ministry of
Defence

The Board, after deliberation, approved the proposal for a period of one year, for
carrying out job-work for DRDO, Ministry of Defence, subject to the following conditions:-

(a) The job-works would be undertaken strictly within the ambit of notification No.
39/96-Customs dated 23.7.1996, as amended from time to time and conditions
including certificate from authorities concerned, as prescribed in the said
notification would be adhered to
(b) All the raw materials and consumables would be supplied by the DTA unit
(DRDO) and that the same would be duly accounted for and not diverted for other
work, which would be ensured by Development Commissioner.
(c) By-products and wastage/scrap etc. arising as a result of job-work in SEZ shall be
returned back to DRDO.
(d) DRDO may make payment in Indian Rupees to M/s. SE Forge Limited for the job
work undertaken for it by the latter.
(e) The approval is subject to payment of all the applicable duties.
(f) This is only a case specific approval in national interest and would not be treated
as precedent.

(xx) Application of M/s Wipro Ltd., Bangalore, a unit in SEZ developed by KIADB at
Bangalore for issuance of Industrial licence for manufacture of defence products

After deliberations the Board decided to approve the proposal for issue of LoP to
M/s. Wipro Ltd. for design, development, manufacture, assembly & upgrades of and
precision engineered hydraulic and mechanical components of EW systems (stand along and
integrated), design, development, manufacture, upgrade and assembly of precession
engineered components / parts e.g. land gear actuators, air-frame, fuselages and other
hydraulic and mechanical parts bridge laying systems on combat vehicles with annual
capacity of 10-15 numbers in each category subject to conditions as prescribed by
MoD/MHA. The LoP for the same shall be issued by the concerned Development
Commissioner in terms of Section 9(2)(e) of SEZ Act, 2005 and under Rule 18(1) read with
Rule 19 (4) of the SEZ Rules, 2006.

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(xxi) Request of Sunstream City Pvt. Ltd. for broad banding of IT/ITES sector
specific SEZ at Mumbai, Maharashtra to include LED & LCD Panel, Smart Phone,
Computer and allied products, R&D Centre, BPO Legal Medical & similar services,
Non-conventional Energy such as solar panel & other products, Surveillance security
system, Computerised medical equipments apparatus, Computerised smart camera &
video, Off shore banking.

The Board, after deliberations, decided to approve the proposal for broad banding
and noted that the SEZ is for IT/ITES/Electronic Hardware. All the products mentioned in the
request should be treated as part of Electronic Hardware. However this permission will be
strictly for manufacturing of electronic hardware products as per LoP.

(xxii) Request of Sunstream City Pvt. Ltd., a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at
Mumbai, Maharashtra for conversion of 10 Ha out of existing 57.0979 Ha into Agro
based Food Processing SEZ

The Board, after deliberations, approved the proposal for conversion of 10 Ha out of
57.0979 Ha notified as IT/ITES SEZ into Agro based Food Processing SEZ, subject to
contiguity of the SEZ being maintained and fulfillment of all necessary conditions and
submission of documents in this regard.

(xxiii) Request from M/s Nagarro Software (Jaipur) Pvt. Ltd., a unit in IT/ITES SEZ of
M/s. Mahindra World City (Jaipur) Ltd. for approval to change in shareholding
pattern

The Board also approved the request of M/s Nagarro Software (Jaipur) Pvt. Ltd., a
unit in IT/ITES SEZ of M/s. Mahindra World City (Jaipur) Ltd. for approval to change in
shareholding pattern of the company, subject to following conditions:-

obligations for the altered entity;
(ii) Fulfillment of all eligibility criteria applicable to the unit, including security
clearances etc., by the altered entity and its constituents;
taxability etc.
Authority.
1961.

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(xxiv) Request of M/s. EON Kharadi Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (EKIPL), the developer
of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Pune, Maharashtra for change of shareholding
pattern of the company

The Board also approved the request of EON Kharadi Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
(EKIPL), the developer of sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Pune, Maharashtra for change
of shareholding pattern of the company, subject to following conditions:-

(ii) Fulfillment of all eligibility criteria applicable to developer, including security
clearances etc., by the altered developer entity and its constituents;
taxability etc.
Authority.
1961.

(xxv) Request of M/s. Biocon Ltd. a unit of M/s. Biocon SEZ, Bangalore for broad
banding of products to manufacture and export Approvals granting by the UAC for
confirmation as biotechnology products

The Board, after deliberations, approved the proposal in terms of Department of
Commerce circular dated 13
th
September, 2013 and directed that in future the UAC should
take a decision at its own level. As per the circular dated 13
th
September, 2013 borad-banding
of pharmaceutical products includes biotechnology products.

(xxvi) Withdrawal of formal approval granted to M/s. Godrej Real Estate Pvt. Limited
for setting up of sector specific SEZ for IT/ ITES at Patancheru Village, Taluk
Sangareddy, Medak District, Andhra Pradesh

The Board decided to approve the request of M/s. Godrej Real Estate Pvt. Ltd. for
withdrawal of formal approval granted to them for setting up of sector specific SEZ for
IT/ITES at Patancheru Village, Taluk Sangareddy, Medak District, Andhra Pradesh, over an
area of 13.76 hectares. The approval is subject to the DC furnishing a certificate in the

(xxvii) Proposal of NASSCOMs Chennai Office to set up their office in TRIL Infopark
SEZ, a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES at Taramani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

The Board after deliberations, decided to approve the proposal of NASSCOMs to set
up their office in the processing area of M/s. TRIL Infopark Limited SEZ, subject to the
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condition that they would not be entitled to any tax/duty benefits. The permission is valid
only till the time they do not get space in the non-processing area.

Item No. 61.12: Appeals before BoA

(i) Appeal of M/s. MAS GMR Aero Technic Pvt. Limited, a unit in M/s. GMR
Hyderabad Aviation SEZ Limited against order dated 21
st
August, 2013 of the UAC

The Board, after examining the matter allowed the proposal subject to the condition
that earnings from such trainees shall not count towards positive NFE of the unit, considering
the specialised nature of such training and massive investments in infrastructure, which
should be used optimally in national interest.

(ii) Appeal of M/s. Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd., a unit in M/s. Unitech-Hitech
Structures Ltd., IT/ITES SEZ, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata against order dated 16
th

December 2013 of the UAC

The Board noted that the UAC had rejected four services namely, business support
service, Air Travel Agent Service, transport passengers by Air and accommodation service.

The Board, after deliberations, directed DoC to include the remaining four services in
the list of default authorized operations. The Board also directed DC FSEZ to re-consider the
request of the unit to permit these services as authorized operations.

(iii) Proposal of M/s Tech Mahindra Ltd., a unit in Kolkata IT Park SEZ at Bantala,
24 Pargana(S), West Bengal for revalidation of the LoA and permission to restart their
unit.

The Board, after deliberations, decided to extend the validity of LoP of the unit up to
23.08.2015.

(iv) Appeal of M/s. Biomedical Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., a unit in pharmaceutical SEZ
developed by M/s. Zydus Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. at Ahmedabad, Gujarat against order
of DC KASEZ

The Board heard the appellant. After examining the matter, the BoA set aside the
order dated 10/13
th
January, 2014 of DC KASEZ and restored the LoP of the Appellant and
allowed time for a period of one year to commence commercial production. The period of
one year shall commence from the day the developer hands back possession of the said plot
to the Appellant. The BoA also directed the DC KASEZ to ensure that the plot is returned to
the appellant immediately.

(v) Appeal of M/s. Garmex India, a unit in NSEZ against order dated 28
th
January,
2014 of the UAC

The Board heard the appellant and after examining the matter, remanded the case
back to Development Commissioner, NSEZ with a direction to decide the case by passing a
speaking order in accordance with the applicable rules.
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Decision on Supplementary Agenda

Item No. 61.13 Miscellaneous items

(i) Proposal of M/s. L&T Shipbuilding Ltd., a unit in M/s. L&T Shipbuilding Ltd.
SEZ at Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu requesting permission to import restricted items

The Board noted that the item namely Radar with its accessories is restricted item and
is not prohibited. As per Instruction No. 47, approval of BoA is required by SEZ units only
with respect to Prohibited items, or where the Restricted items used for export are to be
supplied by a DTA unit. Rule 27 of SEZ Rules, 2006 is also not an impediment for export in
the present case as the said items are not Prohibited. Therefore, the approval of BoA for
import of the above referred item may not be required.

The Board after deliberations directed DC to take appropriate action for granting
permission to import the item as per Rules.

(ii) Request of M/s. OPGS Power Gujarat Pvt. Ltd. for co-developer in the sector
specific SEZ for Engineering at Village Bhadreshwar, Taluka Mundra, Kutch, Gujarat,
being developed by OPGS Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

After deliberations, the Board approved the request of M/s. OPGS Power Gujarat
Pvt. Ltd. for generation of power, over an area of 20 hectares, in accordance with the co-
developer agreement entered into with the developer.

(iii) Proposal of M/s. Avash Logistic Park Private Limited for setting up of a FTWZ at
villages Mota Layaja, Godhara & Bayath Taluka Mandvi, District Kutch, Gujarat
over an area of 496 hectares

The Board, after deliberations, decided to grant fresh in-principle approval to the
developer for setting up of a FTWZ at villages Mota Layaja, Godhara & Bayath Taluka
Mandvi, District Kutch, Gujarat over an area of 496 hectares.

(iv) Proposal of M/s. Sealand Ports Private Limited for setting up of multi product SEZ
at Villages Layaja, Ratadiya, Godhra, Bayath & Undoth, Taluka Mandvi, District-
Kutch, Gujarat over an area of 1112 hectares

The Board, after deliberations, decided to grant fresh in-principle approval to the
developer for setting up of multi product SEZ at Villages Layaja, Ratadiya, Godhra, Bayath
& Undoth, Taluka Mandvi, District-Kutch, Gujarat over an area of 1112 hectares.

(v) Proposal for extension of validity period of formal approval of M/s Metro Valley
Corporation for setting up of a sector specific SEZ for IT/ITES SEZ at 5th Milestone,
Village Gwal Pahari, Gurgaon, Haryana beyond 05
th
May 2014

year i.e. up to 5
th
May, 2015.

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(vi) Request of UP State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (UPSIDC) for
broad banding of handicraft sector specific SEZ at Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh to include
Textile (including Apparels), Leather Products, Carpets & Rugs, Toys & Dolls, Sports
items, Gems & Jewellery (Excluding precious metal) and Engineering (including
hardware products).

The proposal was discussed along with the main agenda item 61.11(iv).

(vii) Proposal for formulation of conditions required for issuance of Industrial
Licence to M/s Syrma Technology Pvt. Ltd., Chennai for manufacturing of defence
products like radio and Satellite equipment, information tech system, simulators,
optronics & Opto Electronic Systems etc.

M/s. Syrma Technology Pvt. Ltd. for manufacture of Radio & Satellite communication
equipment and optronics & optoelectronic system only with proposed annual capacity of 500
Nos subject to conditions as prescribed by MoD/MHA. LoP for the same shall be issued by
the concerned Development Commissioner in terms of Section 9 (2)(e) of SEZ Act, 2005 and
Rule 18(1) read with Rule 19(4) of SEZ Rules, 2006.

(viii) Proposal for formulation of conditions required for issuance of Industrial
Licence to M/s Data Patterns (India) Pvt. Ltd., Chennai for issuance of Industrial
License for Design, Development and Manufacture of Radars & Sonar Systems.

M/s. Data Patterns, Chennai for Design, Development and manufacture of Radar and Sonar
systems only with proposed annual capacity of 45 Nos. and subject to conditions as
prescribed by MoD/MHA. LoP for the same shall be issued by the concerned Development
Commissioner in terms of Section 9 (2)(e) of SEZ Act, 2005 and Rule 18(1) read with Rule
19(4) of SEZ Rules, 2006.

(ix) Request of M/s. Samurai Designs & Interiors, a unit in M/s. Mahindra World
City (Jaipur) Ltd at village Kalwara, Tehsil Sanganer, Distt. Jaipur, Rajasthan for
extension of validity period of its LoP beyond 10
th
October 2013

i.e. up to 10
th
October, 2014.

(x) Request of M/s. Tech Mahindra Limited (formerly M/s. Satyam Computers
Services Limited), a unit in MIHAN SEZ for extension of LoP beyond 27.07.2014

i.e. up to 27
th
July, 2014.

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(xi) Request from M/s. Pegasystems Worldwide India Pvt. Limited, a unit in M/s.
DLF Commercial Developers Limited, IT/ITES SEZ at Gachibowli Village,
Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh, for re-location of its
SEZ unit to another SEZ developed by M/s. Sundew Properties Pvt. Limited, IT/ITES
SEZ at Madhapur Village, Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra
Pradesh

The Board after deliberations decided to approve the proposal for re-location of the
unit, subject to condition that:

(xii) Request of M/s. Lite-On Mobile India Pvt. Ltd., a unit in M/s. Nokia Telecom
SEZ, SIPCOT Industrial Park, Sriperumbudur Phase III, Kancheepuram District,
Tamil Nadu for inclusion of additional items of manufacture under broad banding

The Board, after deliberations, decided to refer the proposal back to the DC to take
appropriate decision in terms of SEZ Rules 2006 and amendment thereof dated
12
th
August, 2013.

(xiii) Request of M/s. Plastolene Polymers Pvt. Ltd. a unit in FSEZ for further renewal
of LoP.

The Board, after deliberations, remanded the case back to DC with the directions to
re-submit the proposal, if required, with justifiable grounds.

(xiv) Appeal of M/s. Sterling Flatware Ltd., a unit in NSEZ against order dated
27
th
January 2014 of the UAC

The Board, after examining the matter, remanded the case back to Development
Commissioner, NSEZ with a direction to decide the case by passing a speaking order in
accordance with the applicable rules.

The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

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Annexure - 1

List of Participants for the Meeting of the Board of Approval for Special Economic
Zones held on 3
rd
April, 2014 under the Chairmanship of Commerce Secretary,
Department of Commerce

1. Shri Rajeev Kher, Chairman, BoA & Commerce Secretary, Department of
Commerce.
2. Shri Ram Tirath, DGEP, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance
3. Ms. Deepshikha Sharma, Deputy Secretary (ITA-1), CBDT, Department of Revenue,
Ministry of Finance
4. Shri Manoj Kumar Arora, Additional Director, DGEP, CBEC, Department of
Revenue.
5. Shri Krishna Pratap Singh, Additional Director, DGEP, CBEC, Department of
Revenue.
6. Shri Jagraj Singh, DGM (LS-I), Ministry of Home Affairs.
7. Shri Gulab Singh, DS, Department of Financial Services.
8. Shri O.P. Sharma, Joint Industrial Adviser, Department of Chemicals and
Petrochemicals, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi
9. Shri Pradeep Kumar Surekha, Under Secretary, M/o Overseas Indian Affairs
10. Shri R.D. Meena, Research Assistant, TCPO, Ministry of Urban Development
11. Shri O.P. Kapoor, Deputy DG, EPCES
12. Dr. S.K. Sahoo, Office of Development Commissioner (MSME), Ministry of MSME,
Nirman Bhawan.
13. Shri Pradeep Kumar, Assistant Resident Commissioner, Government of Maharashtra
14. Shri J.Saini, G.M. Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab
15. Shri Gurpreet Singh, Section Officer, Industries Department, Government of Punjab
16. Shri R.C. Dahra, Consultant, Department of Industries and Commerce, Government
of Haryana
17. Shri S.N. Ojha, Secretary Industrial Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh.
18. Shri D.K. Singh, Incharge SEZ (Moradabad) UPSIDC Ltd., Kanpur
19. Ms. Nimisha, SM (P), Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority
20. Shri A.K. Dham, Liaison Officer, IDCO, New Delhi
21. Shri Yugal Kishore Choubey, M.D., AIADA, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

LIST OF DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONERS

22. Shri Mahendra Jain, Development Commissioner, NMSEZ and KASEZ
23. Shri Sanjeev Nandwani, Development Commissioner, Falta, Kolkata
24. Dr. L. B. Singhal, Development Commissioner, Noida SEZ and Addl. DGFT
25. Shri N.P.S. Monga, Development Commissioner, SEEPZ SEZ
26. Shri Vijay N. Shewale, Development Commissioner, Surat SEZ, Surat
27. Shri K.L. Sharma, Development Commissioner, Sterling SEZ, Gujarat
28. Smt. Lata Shukla, Development Commissioner, Mundra SEZ
29. Shri A.K. Rathore, Joint Development Commissioner, ISEZ, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
30. Smt. Bhuvaneswari Ravindran, Joint Development Commissioner, Cochin SEZ,
(ULCCS)
31. Dr. G. Trinadh Kumar, Joint Development Commissioner, Visakhapatnam.

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

32. Shri Madhusudan Prasad, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce
33. Shri Rajeev Arora, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce
34. Shri Madhup Vyas, Deputy Secretary, Department of Commerce
35. Shri S.S. Kumar, Under Secretary, Department of Commerce
36. Shri Kabiraj Sabar, Under Secretary, Department of Commerce
37. Shri Vinod Kumar, Section Officer, Department of Commerce
38. Shri R.K. Dutta, Section Officer, Department of Commerce

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