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Model State SEZ Act
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....xtent and commencement 1. This Act may be called the (Name of the State) State SEZ Act, 2002. 2. It extends to the whole of the State of (Name of the State). 3. It shall come into force from the date as is specified by the Government by issue of notification in Government Gazette. 2.2 Application 1. All legislation/Acts/Rules/Regulations in force in (Name of the State) shall apply to the Zone. 2. This Act shall apply to the Zones set-up and/or developed under this Act. 3. In the event of contradictions/conflicts between the provisions of existing acts and the Act, provisions of the Act shall supersede in the matters relating to the Zone. 2.3 Definitions 1. In this Act, unless there be something repugnant in the subject or context:- a. "Act", means the (Name of the State) State SEZ Act, 2002. b. "Authority", means the authority constituted under provisions of section 6 c. "Board", means the zone board constituted under provisions of section 4 d. "Committee", means Unit Approval Committee constituted under provisions of section 5 e. "Developer", means a person or body of ....
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....he Zone as notified by Government of India. 2. The composition of the Board shall be as per the provisions made in this regard by Government of India 4.1.1 Functions and powers of the Board 1. In addition to the powers and functions granted by Government of India to the Board, the Government grants/assigns following functions: a. Co-ordination with concerned Revenue authorities for preparation and maintenance of land records of the Zone in consonance with provisions of (Name of the State) Land Revenue Code. b. Registration of births and marriages and deaths as per the provisions of Registration of Marriages Act and Registration of Births and Deaths Act. c. Oversee the compliance of the approved master plan, approve any changes if required or requested by the Developer and provide guiding principles for town planning and urban development standards. d. Appoint or constitute such number of committees as may be necessary to perform the day-to-day management functions of the Zone and oversee their functioning. e. Resolve commercial disputes between the services providers and the consumers within the Zone. The procedure f....
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.... ii. Officer from Environment Department nominated to the Office of Development Commissioner iii. Officer from Industries Department nominated to the Office of Development Commissioner iv. Officer from Sales Tax Department nominated to the Office of Development Commissioner 3. If required, Development Commissioner may invite officers from any department of the Government as a special invitee to represent Government departments not represented in the Committee. 4. In cases, where the Development Commissioner of the Zone is vested with powers to take independent decisions, on such matters and issues the Committee shall act as advisor to the Development Commissioner. 5.3 Functions of the Committee 1. In addition to the functions notified by the Government of India, the Committee shall grant all State and local level clearances/licenses/registration/allotments/enrolments/permissions to the Units as notified by the Government 2. It shall supervise and monitor various licenses/permissions/clearances granted by it. 3. It can appoint an agency notified by the Government to supervise and monitor various licenses/permiss....
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....n limits of the Zone. b. Ensuring that the Units and residents have access to the following basic and essential infrastructure, namely - i. Public Streets, bridges, sub-ways, culverts, causeways and the like ii. Public transportation facilities iii. Power supply iv. Water supply v. Adequate drains, drainage facilities and public latrines, water-closets, urinals and similar conveniences vi. Facilities for the collection and treatment of sewerage vii. Collection and management of Municipal Solid Waste viii. Lighting of public streets, municipal markets and other buildings vested in the Authority ix. Maintenance of public monuments, open spaces and other property vesting in the Authority c. Ensuring that the Units and residents have access to the following social infrastructure, in accordance with the growth of the Zone and requirements of the Units and residents, namely - i. Public Hospitals and dispensaries ii. Ambulance service iii. Places for the disposal of the dead and disposing of unclaimed dead bodies iv. Public markets, slaughter houses ....
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.... - Purchase Tax - Specified sales (Lease Tax) in respect of lease of goods - Stamp Duty - Registration tax - Sales Tax - Octroi - Turnover Tax - Any other tax, cess, duty or levies notified by the Government 4. The procedure for obtaining benefits under section 8 shall be as prescribed by Regulation. For Andhra Pradesh 4. 50% Exemption from payment of stamp duty for transfer of land meant for industrial use in the Zone. 5. 100% Exemption from payment of Registration fee for transfer of lands in the Zone. 6. Exemption from Levy of Sales Tax on the inputs supplied by the Units within the Zone and from the Domestic Tariff Area to the Zone 7. Exemption from Levy of tax on Entertainment in the Zone. 9. Provision of services 9.1 Freedom to provide services and charge tariff 1. Notwithstanding anything in any other Act/Agreement/License, the Developer/Agent of the Developer of the Zone shall be free to develop, construct, install, operate, manage, and maintain any or all of the following services for the purpose of providing services to Zone, without....
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....e Zone, provided the applicable service standards are met. 2. The Developer and/or agent of Developer shall be permitted to set and collect tariffs for the supply of water within the Zone. 9.4 Wastewater and Solid Waste Management and Treatment 1. The Developer and/or his agent shall be permitted to set up systems and facilities for wastewater and solid waste management and treatment in the Zone, provided the applicable service standards are met. 2. The Developer and/or agent of Developer shall be permitted to set and collect tariffs for the management and treatment of wastewater and solid waste in the Zone. 9.5 Ports 1. In case the port is part of the approved SEZ project plan, - a. The Developer and/or agent of the Developer shall be permitted to develop, operate and maintain a minor port, whose approving authority is the Government, as part of the Zone for the landing of goods for use in the Zone and for the shipping of goods from the Zone. b. The Developer and/or agent of the Developer shall be permitted to handle/landing of other cargoes (not meant for the Zone) as per the terms and conditions prescribed by Regulation....