<h1>Commerce Dept. Updates SEZ Rule 43A, Allows 100% Remote Work for SEZ Units Until Dec 31, 2023.</h1> The Department of Commerce has amended the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) rules to liberalize Work From Home (WFH) policies for SEZ units, allowing up to 100% of employees to work remotely until December 31, 2023. Initially introduced via Rule 43A in July 2022, the rules were further revised following feedback from industry stakeholders, including NASSCOM. The new regulations shift from a permission-based to an intimation-based system, simplifying the process for SEZ units. This change acknowledges the hybrid work model's growing prevalence, particularly in the IT/ITES sector, and aims to support economic benefits in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.