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Model State Policy on SEZ
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.... large, self-contained areas supported by world-class infrastructure oriented towards export production. Exploiting the full potential of the concept of SEZs would bring large dividends to the State in terms of economic and industrial development and the generation of new employment opportunities. In effect SEZs are expected to be engines for our economic growth. 2. In the context of Government of India guidelines for the establishment of SEZs, the matter of formulating a policy regarding the dispensations which the State Government will accord to promote the development of SEZs has been under the consideration of the State Government. It has now been decided that the following policy will apply to all SEZs in the State, subject to the f....
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....e no pollution clearance would be required in SEZ and NOC for such units, irrespective of their size, be given being an officer of PCB posted in the Zone. ii. State Government will consider having a green-belt around each SEZ in order to avoid unplanned development. iii. In the overall area proposed for any zone there may be small patches of forest land. It may not be possible to exclude the same from the layout. However, State Government shall provide land in lieu of it but cost of afforestation on it shall be borne by SEZ developer. iv. Success of SEZ depends upon the effective single window mechanism. While there is no intention to relax application of environmental laws to SEZ, the essence is issuance of appro....
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....rd party sales would be allowed either through free grid access or directly to private parties without any restrictions. g. Special Economic Zones would be free to procure power from NTPC or any other generating company and SEZ would be treated as an extension of State Electricity Board for fixation of tariff. 6. Inspection For all physical inspections, a schedule would be worked out in consultation with the Development Commissioner and then only the inspections would be carried out. However, in case of any specific information of any violation, the inspecting agency would visit after taking prior approval of the DC for their proposed inspection. 7. State Taxes, Levies and Cess All SEZs units and SEZ developer would be ....
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....gencies (outside Labour Dept.) as may be notified by the Government. e. A summary of the proposed simplifications under labour laws is given at Annexure. 9. Water: State Government commits to provide adequate quantity of water for drinking and other use available to the SEZ. 10. Management of Zone: The State Government will declare SEZ as Industrial Township and if necessary, relevant Act would be amended so that SEZ can function as a governing and autonomous body as provided under Article 243(Q) of the Constitution. 11. The State Government shall make appropriate and exclusive arrangements within the SEZ for the maintenance of law and order, and the control of crime. 12. The State Government shall constitute a Co....
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.... by DC as labour officer (iii) Delegation of powers for providing Single Window Clearance to SEZs. 2. Chapter II - Changes by Notification Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provision Act Exempting of certain establishments from the operation of the Act by the appropriate Government (Section 16) SEZ units be exempted from the provision of this Act. 2.1 Industrial Dispute Act, 1947 Granting of Public Utility utility Status [Section 2(n)] SEZ units be granted public status on permanent basis. 2.2 Industrial Dispute Act, 1947 Granting of exemption regarding notice of change of condition of service. [Section 9(a)] SEZ units be exempted from the provision of this Act. 2.3 Industrial Dispute Act, 1947....
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....e appropriate Government SEZ units be exempted from this provision. 2.11 Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 Exemption from publication of working time, wages and shift working schedule. (Section 14,Section 6, Section 7) SEZ units be exempted from these provisions. 2.12 Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 Exemption to certain unit/ establishment by the appropriate Government (Section 5) Extending the exemption to SEZ units. 2.13 Payment of Wages Act, 1936 Appointment of Inspectors. Labour Officer of SEZ be appointed as Inspector under this Act. 2.14 Payment of Wages Act, 1936 Payment of wages (Section 6) With the consent of the employee wages may be paid either by cheque or by crediting i....