Representation by Development Commissioners: DCs must handle SEZ litigation with Government Counsel, referring only policy issues for departmental vetting. Development Commissioners of SEZs are the primary officers to examine, prepare and represent litigation concerning their SEZs, including drafting counter affidavits after consultation with Government Counsel. Draft replies involving Department of Commerce policy issues must be vetted by that Department. If departmental directions are needed on specific issues, the DC should request clarification from the Department of Commerce, otherwise the DC should proceed to represent the Union of India in court.
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Representation by Development Commissioners: DCs must handle SEZ litigation with Government Counsel, referring only policy issues for departmental vetting.
Development Commissioners of SEZs are the primary officers to examine, prepare and represent litigation concerning their SEZs, including drafting counter affidavits after consultation with Government Counsel. Draft replies involving Department of Commerce policy issues must be vetted by that Department. If departmental directions are needed on specific issues, the DC should request clarification from the Department of Commerce, otherwise the DC should proceed to represent the Union of India in court.
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