<h1>Guidelines for Setting Up EOUs and SEZs: Application Process, Approval Criteria, Performance Monitoring, and Exit Procedures.</h1> The approval mechanism for setting up Export Oriented Units (EOUs) or units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs). It includes various appendices detailing the application process, criteria for automatic approval, sector-specific requirements, and formats for necessary documentation such as letters of permission and legal agreements. Guidelines are provided for monitoring unit performance, domestic sales, tax reimbursement, and import permissions. The document also covers jurisdictional aspects, exit procedures, revival of non-performing units, and the SEZ scheme, along with guidelines for SEZ developers and infrastructure maintenance.