Minutes of follow-up meeting held on 5th October, 2018 for 14 deferred cases of the 84th BoA meeting held on 12th September, 2018

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....ing units were set up in EPZs during 1995-98. At the time of formulation of SEZ Rules, 2006, it was noticed from the past performance of these units that they did not adhere to environmental norms and had no export potential. The issue of continuation of these units in SEZs was also considered by the Export Promotion Board under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary in 1998 and it was decided that no new units of plastic waste and scrap recycling will be allowed to be set up in EPZs. Accordingly, only those plastic scrap recycling units which existed prior to the inception of SEZ Rules, 2006, were allowed to continue and it was decided that no new unit of plastic waste and scrap recycling will be allowed in SEZs. The intention of the polic....

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....e larger policy intent of phasing out such units would remain unachievable. In view of the above discussions, the Board was not inclined to consider the proposal for present renewal favourably. The unit has been closed for 7 years, and the balance of convenience lies in maintaining that position. Accordingly, BoA decided not to accede to the request of M/s. Anita Exports, for renewal of LoA for extension of recycling of plastic waste and scrap. Item no. 84.8 : Appeals before BoA Item No. 84.8(i) Appeal dated 18.05.2018 of M/s. Coastal Energy Limited a unit in FSEZ against order dated 13.04.2018 passed by UAC, FSEZ for imposition of penalty of ₹ 45.21 lakhs (1% of the non-achieved positive NFE to the tune of ₹ 45.21 crores) U/....

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....iii) Appeal of M/s. Flawless Jewels requesting to set aside impugned orders dated 01.05.2018 and 21.05.2018 passed by SEEPZ SEZ for cancellation of LoA for Gala No. 102 & 104, SDF-VIII, SEEPZ SEZ. Item No. 84. 8 (iv) Appeal of M/s. Malhar Jewels requesting to set aside impugned orders dated 01.05.2018 and 21.05.2018 passed by SEEPZ SEZ for cancellation of LoA for Gala No. 301, SDF-VIII, SEEPZ SEZ. Item No. 84. 8 (v) Appeal of M/s. Pure Gold Jewellers & Diamonds (India) Pvt. Ltd. requesting to set aside impugned orders dated 01.05.2018 and 21.05.2018 passed by SEEPZ for cancellation of LoA for Gala No. 401, 402, 403 & 404, SDF-VIII, SEEPZ SEZ. Item No. 84. 8 (vi) Appeal of M/s. Vijay Exports requesting to set aside impugned orders dated ....

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....ictions of the structure of the building, cannot be allowed. Accordingly, the Board rejected the appeals. Item No. 84.8 (xi) Appeal dated 22.06.2018 of M/s. Guruji International a unit in KASEZ against the decision of the 129th UAC meeting dated 17.05.2018 for rejection of proposal for setting up of a unit for manufacturing of plastic pre-processed crushing/granules from Pet Bottles wastes. The Board after deliberations dismissed the appeal on default as appellant did not appear for the hearing despite being given two opportunities. Item No. 84.8 (xii) Appeal dated 16.07.2018 of M/s. MRA Fragrances Private Limited a unit in NSEZ against the order dated 14.06.2018 of the UAC for rejection of proposal for setting up of new unit to undertak....

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....thorized operations for the developer. Item No. 84. 8 (xiv) Appeal dated 02.08.2018 of M/s. Rain CII Carbon (Vizag) Ltd. against the decision of the UAC order dated 23.07.2018 for rejection of request for amendment of LoA to include manufacture of additional products under broad-banding. The Board heard the appellant, and deliberated the matter. It was brought before the BoA that LoA of the unit had expired on 13.09.2018 and proposal for further extension of the LoA was sent to Department of Commerce considering the recent DGFT Notification No.25 dated 07.08.2018 making 'Petroleum coke' a 'Prohibited item' for import. Accordingly, BoA decided that the matter may be considered on file in consultation with DGFT, if necessar....