The notification for setting up a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra developed by M/s. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) has been issued on 11.08.2014. The environmental clearance has been received on 5th December, 2014. The Master Plan and detailed project report has been submitted by M/s. L&T Infrastructure Engineering Limited on 31st March, 2015. Further, the area levelling activities and the tender process for protection wall of SEZ (phase-I) have been initiated.

 As regards rehabilitation of displaced persons, State Governments have their own policies and procedures to deal with the same.

 This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in a written reply in Lok Sabha.

Special Economic Zone notification advances after environmental clearance and planning, with rehabilitation governed by state policy. Notification and regulatory progression for establishment of a Special Economic Zone at Navi Mumbai includes issuance of the SEZ notification, receipt of environmental clearance, submission of a Master Plan and detailed project report, and commencement of area levelling and tendering for protective works; resettlement and rehabilitation of displaced persons are to be addressed under State Government policies.