Instruction No. 35 SEZ

Consolidated list of default authorized operations which can be undertaken by the developer/approved co-developer by default from the date of notification – Reg

Instruction No. 35

No. C.8/4/2009-SEZ

Government of India

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Department of Commerce

(SEZ Section)

Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi

Dated the 4th September, 2009

To

All Zonal Development Commissioners

SEZs/ Developers/Approved co-developers of the notified SEZs.

Sub: Consolidated list of default authorized operations which can be undertaken by the developer/approved co-developer by default from the date of notification – Reg.

Dear Sir/Madam,

In continuation of this Department’s communication No F. 1/153/2007-SEZ dated 22nd August 2008, it has been decided to further expand the list of default authorized operations. The BoA in its meeting held on 11^th August 2009 added a few items and Government has decided to add more items. Accordingly a consolidated list of authorized operations is enclosed as Annexure.

The DC’s/UAC’s may allow Developer/approved co-developers duty free material for these default authorized operations from the date of notification of the SEZ. These authorized operations will, however, continue to be subject to the various guidelines issued by Government from time to time.

2. For other authorized activities, not contained in the enclosed list, Developer/co-developer will have to obtain prior approval of Board of Approval.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

(T. Srinidhi)

Director

Tel: 2306 3265

E-mail: t.srinidhi@nic.in

CC: DG, EPCES

Annexure

AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES WHICH CAN BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE DEVELOPER/APPROVED CO-DEVELOER BY DEFAULT FROM THE DATE OF NOTIFICATION

(A) FOR ALL TYPES OF SEZs

1. Roads with Street lighting, Signals and Signage

2. Water treatment plant, water supply lines (dedicated lines up to source), sewage lines, storm water drains and water channels of appropriate capacity.

3. Sewage and garbage disposal plant, pipelines and other necessary infrastructure for sewage and garbage disposal, Sewage treatment plants

4. Electrical, Gas and Petroleum Natural Gas Distribution Network including necessary sub-stations of appropriate capacity, pipeline network etc.

5. Telecom and other communications facilities including internet connectivity

6. Rain water harvesting plant

7. Fire protection system with sprinklers, fire and smoke detectors

8. Landscaping and water bodies

9. Boundary wall

10. Office space for Customs and Security staff not exceeding 500 sq.m.

11. Office space for staff deployed for DC’s office, customs and Security staff

12. Security offices, police posts, etc, at entry, exit and other points within and along the periphery of the site.

13. Effluent treatment plant and pipelines and other Infrastructure for Effluent treatment

14. Common Data centre with inter-connectivity

15. Play ground

16. Bus bays

17. Wi Fi/Wi Max Services

18. Drip and Micro irrigation systems

19. Parking including Multi-level car parking (automated / manual)

20. Recreational facilities such as Indoor/Outdoor games, gymnasium

21. Employee welfare facilities like Crèche, Medical center and other such facilities

(B) IT/ITES/EH&SW, Biotechnology/Gems and Jewellery SEZ/Handicrafts/Non-conventional Energy including solar energy equipments [in addition to those listed at (A)]

1. Air conditioning of processing area

2. Built up processing area not less than minimum prescribed 1 lakh sq. m.

3. One First-Aid post or 10-beded Clinic/Poly clinic/Pharmacy/ Medical Center

4. Power ( including power back up facilities) for captive use only

(C) Sector Specific Special Economic Zones or one or more Services or in a port or airport [in addition to those listed at (A)]

1. Fire Station Buildings

2. Fire protection system with sprinklers, fire and smoke detectors

3. Access control and Monitoring system

4. First-Aid post or 20-beded Clinic/Poly clinic/Pharmacy/ Medical Center, one hospital (up to 50 bed) (in the non-processing area only)

5. One Primary School (in the non-processing area only).

6. Power (including power back up facilities) for captive use only

(D) Special Economic Zones for Free Trade and Warehousing [in addition to those listed at (A)]

1. Air conditioning of processing area

2. Built up processing area not less than minimum prescribed 1 lakh sq. m.

3. One First-Aid post or 10-beded Clinic/Poly clinic/Pharmacy/ Medical Center

4. Power ( including power back up facilities) for captive use only

(E) Multi Product Special Economic Zones [in addition to those listed at (A)]

1. Factory sheds

2. Fire Station Buildings

3. Access control and Monitoring system

4. Space for Banks

5. First-Aid post(s) and/or 20-beded Clinic(s)/Poly clinic(s)/Pharmacy(s)/ Medical Center(s), one hospital (up to 50 bed) (in the non-processing area only).

6. One Primary School (in the non-processing area only).

7. Power (including power back up facilities) subject to power guidelines.

Note: “For IT/ITES/EHS, Bio-technology, Gems & Jewellery, Handicrafts sector, Non-Conventional Energy including solar energy equipments/cell and Stand alone FTWZs SEZs of 100 Hectares or more also, the above guidelines shall be applicable”.

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