<h1>Parliament Amends SEZ Act: Central Government Cannot Relax Labor Welfare Laws in Special Economic Zones.</h1> The SEZ Act, amended by Parliament, ensures that the Central Government cannot relax labor welfare laws in Special Economic Zones (SEZs), thereby protecting workers' rights. The government regularly reviews and reforms SEZ policies based on stakeholder feedback to enhance implementation. An amendment in 2013, notified as GSR 540E, reduced land requirements and introduced other reforms to strengthen the SEZ policy framework. This information was provided by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.