Special Economic Zone rescinded for a 2.56 hectare IT SEZ, following de-notification proposal and state NOC. The Central Government rescinds Notification S.O. 3463(E) (8 Nov 2016) that had notified 2.56 hectares as an SEZ proposed by M/s. Cognizant; rescission is under the first proviso to rule 8 of the SEZ Rules read with section 4 of the SEZ Act. Cognizant proposed de-notification, the State issued a No Objection Certificate and confirmed post de-notification land use conformity, and the Development Commissioner recommended de-notification. The rescission preserves actions done or omitted before its operation.