Laws and procedure relating to setting up of SEZ,unit in SEZ ,OBU,FT&WZ and IFSC

1. Laws and procedure relating to setting up of SEZ,unit in SEZ ,OBU,FT&WZ and IFSC

2. Agenda • Introduction • Procedure for Setting up SEZ • Procedure for Setting up SEZ Unit • Offshore Banking Unit • IFSC • FT&WZ

3. Some Definitions • Developer means a person who, or a State Government which, has been granted by the Central Government a letter of approval and includes a an Authority and a Co-Developer ( Section 2(g) of SEZ Act ,2005) • Unit means a Unit set up by an entrepreneur in a Special Economic Zone and includes an existing Unit, an Offshore Banking Unit and a Unit in an International Financial Services Centre( Section 2(zc) of SEZ Act ,2005)

4. Definition of person “person” includes • an individual, whether resident in India or outside India, • a Hindu undivided family, • co-operative society, • a company, whether incorporated in India or outside India, • a firm, • proprietary concern, or • an association of persons or • body of individuals, whether incorporated or not, • local authority and • any agency, office or branch owned or controlled by such individual, Hindu undivided family, co-operative, association, body, authority or company; ( Section 2(v) of SEZ Act, 2005)

5. Setting up SEZ

6. Procedure for setting up SEZ-Sec 15 Any person, who intends to set up a Special Economic Zone, may, after identifying the area make a proposal in Form A to either of the following a)State Government concerned b) Board of Approval 25 Copies of Form A are to be given along with Project report outlining the economic and commercial viability of the project No application fees

7. Suo moto set up of SEZ Central Government may:- (a) after consulting the State Government concerned; (b) without referring the proposal for setting up the Special Economic Zone to the Board; and (c) after identifying the area; suo moto set up and notify the Special Economic Zone (Proviso to sub section 4 of section 3 of SEZ Act ,2005)

8. Flow Chart for Setting up SEZ SEZ can be formed in two ways By Applying to SG By applying to Board of Approval Obtain the concurrence of SG SG forward the Proposal to BOA SG=Sate Government BOA approves the proposal

9. Flow Chart for Setting up SEZ contd.. Central Government shall issue letter of Approval to developer Developer shall furnish to Central Government information about area Central Government will notify the area as SEZ

10. Contents of Form A • Location of SEZ • Distance from the nearest Sea Port/Air Port/Rail or Road • Details of Lease of Land • Proposed investment details • Means of financing • Equity holdings • Details of areas (Processing areas and non-processing area) used for various purposes in SEZ • Activities Proposed in Processing and non-processing area • Details of employment likely to be generated

11. Area requirements • Requirement laid down in Rule 5 in the Special Economic Zones Rules • Due consideration given to whether SEZ is 1) Multi-product or sector specific 2) Located in special category states- Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Sikkim, J&K, Goa or Union territory 3) For special sector- IT, Gems & Jewellery, Bio-tech, Non-conventional energy

12. Kinds of SEZ Kinds of SEZ SEZ for multi-product SEZ for specific sector SEZ in a port or airport

13. Definitions of Kinds of SEZ • SEZ for multi-product means a SEZ where Units may be set up for manufacture of two or more goods in a sector or goods falling in two or more sectors or for trading and warehousing or rendering of two or more services in a sector or rendering of services falling in two or more sectors.(Rule 2(1)(za) of SEZ Rules,2006 ) • SEZ for specific sector means a SEZ meant exclusively for one or more products in a sector or one or more services in a sector ( Rule 2(1)(zb) of SEZ Rules,2006 ) • SEZ in a port or airport means a SEZ in an existing port or airport for manufacture of goods in two or more goods in sector or goods falling in two or more sectors or for trading and warehousing or rendering of services; (Rule 2(1)(zc) of SEZ Rules,2006 )

14. Minimum Contiguous Area Requirement

15. Minimum Contiguous Area Requirement

16. Minimum Contiguous Area Requirement

17. NEW Minimum Contiguous Area Requirement SEZ Amendment Rules,2006( came into force on 10.08.2006) 1.Minimum processing area for multi- product shall be at least thirty-five per cent of the area which may be relaxed up to twenty-five per cent by the Central Government on recommendations of the Board for the reasons to be recorded in writing

18. NEW SEZ Amendment Rules,2006… SPECIAL SECTOR 1. the area shall be ten hectares or more with a minimum built-up area as under :            (i)  forty thousand square meters in case of a Special Economic Zone proposed to be set up exclusively for bio-technology and non-conventional energy sectors including solar energy equipments/cells but excluding a Special Economic Zone set up for non-conventional energy production and manufacturing;

19. SEZ Amendment Rules,2006… NEW (ii) fifty thousand square meters in case of a Special Economic Zone proposed to be set up exclusively for the gems and jewellery sector.”

20. NEW SEZ Amendment Rules,2006… FREE TRADE AND WAREHOUSING ZONES In a stand alone Free Trade and Warehousing Zone at least fifty per cent of the area shall be earmarked for developing processing area : “Provided further that a Free Trade and Warehousing Zone may also be set up as part of a Special Economic Zone for multi-product;”

21. SEZ Amendment Rules,2006… NEW Rule 5A. Infrastructure requirements relating to information technology In case of a Special Economic Zone relating to information technology, the following facilities shall be ensured, namely :—           (a)  twenty-four hours uninterrupted power supply at stable frequency in the zone;           (b)  reliable connectivity for uninterrupted and secure data transmission;           (c)  provision for central air-conditioning system and       (d)  a ready to use, furnished plug and pay facility for end users.”.

22. NEW Rule 18(4) (g) No proposal shall be considered for: “ the use of any plant or machinery previously used for any purpose in Domestic Tariff Area.”

23. Area conversion factors 1 Acre = 0.404686 Hectare 1 Hectare = 2.47109 Acres 1 Sq. Km. = 0.38610 Sq. Mile 1 Sq. Km. = 100 Hectares 1 Sq. Mile = 2.58999 Sq. Kms

24. Guidelines for Central Government for notifying special Economic Zone –sec 5 a) generation of additional economic activity b) promotion of exports of goods and services; c) promotion of investment from domestic and foreign sources; d) creation of employment opportunities; e) development of infrastructure facilities; and f) maintenance of sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State and friendly relations with foreign States.

25. Specific requirements for SEZ-Rule 5(5) Before recommending any proposal for setting up of a SEZ, the State Government endeavor that following are made available in the State to the proposed SEZ and Developer • exemption from the State and local taxes, levies and duties • exemption from electricity duty or taxes on sale, of self generated or purchased electric power • allow generation, transmission and distribution of power within a SEZ

26. Specific requirements for SEZ – Rule 5(5) …. • providing water, electricity and such other services, • Delegation of power to the Development Commissioner under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 and other related Acts in relation to the Unit • Declaration of the Special Economic Zone as a Public Utility Service under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 • Providing single point clearance system to the Developer and unit under the State Acts and rules

27. Forms used

28. Forms used Contd..

29. Check list for the proposals to be taken up by BOA • Name of the Developer. • Proposed area of the location of the SEZ. • Status of recommendation of the proposal by the State Government (if available). • Whether proposal is for formal or in-principle approval? (In case land is in possession of the promoter, it is considered for formal approval) • Is it a multi-product SEZ? • If it is a sector specific SEZ, the sector is. • Whether it meets the area requirements. • Area of the SEZ (in hectares)

30. Check list for the proposals to be taken up by BOA… • Whether Form- A has been filed? • Whether undertaking and affidavit has been submitted? • Whether project report has been submitted? • Whether land is owned/leased and is in possession of the Developer? • Does the proposal meet the area requirements of the Rules? • Whether the land has existing structures or is vacant? • Whether the land is contiguous? • Projected investment in the project.

31. Check list for the proposals to be taken up by BOA…. • Projected exports from the project. • Projected employment from the project. • Share capital and Reserves of the Developer Company. • Source of funds for the project. • Audited Accounts of the Developer for last 3 years (for all the constituents in case the Developer is a SPV). • Extent of FDI • Source of FDI • Whether provisions contained in the Press Note No. 5 (2005 Series), issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry have been followed in respect of Telecom/IT SEZ development?

32. Processing and Non Processing area • The areas falling within the Special Economic Zones may be demarcated by the Central Government as- (a) the processing area for setting up Units for activities, being the manufacture of goods, or rendering services; or (b) the area exclusively for trading or warehousing purposes; or (c) the non-processing areas for activities other than those specified under clause (a) or clause (b) ( Section 6 of SEZ Act,2005) • The processing area and Free Trade and Warehousing Zone shall be fully secured by boundary wall with specified entry and exit points. – Rule 11(2) of SEZ Rules ,2006)

33. Usage of Land in SEZ-Rule 11 • The developer holding land on lease basis shall assign lease hold right to the entrepreneur holding valid Letter of Approval.(Rule 11(6)) • The lease period shall be co-terminus with the validity of the Letter of Approval.(Rule 11(5)) • Developer may grant on lease land or built up space, for creating facilities such as canteen, public telephone booths, first aid centres, creche and such other facilities as may be required for the exclusive use of the Unit. .( Proviso to Rule 11(5))

34. Usage of Land in SEZ-Rule 11 • The Developer may allot land in the processing area on lease basis to a person desiring to create infrastructure facilities for use by the prospective Units. (Rule 11(8)) • The Developer shall not sell the land in a Special Economic Zone. (Rule 11(9))

35. NEW New Rule11(10) No vacant land in the non-processing area shall be leased for business and social purposes such as educational institutions, hospitals, hotels, recreation and entertainment facilities, residential and business complexes, to any person except a co-developer approved by the Board : Provided that the developer or co-developer may lease the completed infrastructure along with the vacant land appurtenant thereto for such purposes Provided further that infrastructure for business or social purposes in the Special Economic Zone, as may be approved by the Board, shall be eligible for exemptions, concessions and drawback.”.

36. Environmental Clearance • Any person who desires to undertake any new project in any part of India or the expansion or modernization of any existing industry or project shall submit an application to the Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi. • The application will be accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report, Environment Management Plan • Public hearing is not required in respect of units in SEZ • Only 30 categories of industries proposed to be established in SEZ need to take EIA approval like drugs ,Pesticides , Nuclear power Projects, Petrochemicals,Paper Pulp etc (Environment impact assessment notification S.O.60(E), dated 27/01/1994)

37. Equity Participation of developer • The Developer or Co-Developer shall have at least 26% of the equity in the entity proposing to create business, residential or recreational facilities in a Special Economic Zone • If such development is proposed to be carried out through a separate entity or a special purpose vehicle being a company formed and registered under the Companies Act, 1956 (Rule 5(4) of Special Economic Zones Rules,2006)

38. Setting up a SEZ Unit

39. Definitions in Special Economic Zones Act,2005

40. Definitions in Special Economic Zones Act,2005 • "Unit" means a Unit set up by an entrepreneur in a Special Economic Zone and includes an existing Unit, an Offshore Banking Unit and a Unit in an International Financial Services Centre, whether established before or established after commencement of this Act (Section 2(zc) of Special Economic Zones Act ,2005) • “Offshore Banking Unit” means a branch of a bank located in a Special Economic Zone and which has obtained the permission under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (Section 2(u) of Special Economic Zones Act ,2005)

41. DEFINITIONS contd.. • “International Financial Services Centre” means an International Financial Services Centre which has been approved by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of section 18 (Section 2(q) of Special Economic Zones Act ,2005) • “entrepreneur” means a person who has been granted a letter of approval by the Development Commissioner under sub-section (9) of section 15 (Section 2(j) of Special Economic Zones Act ,2005) • “existing Unit” means every Unit which has been set up on or before the commencement of this Act (Section 2(l) of Special Economic Zones Act ,2005)

42. New and Existing Unit • New Unit Any person, who intends to set up a Unit for carrying on the authorised operations in a Special Economic Zone, may submit a proposal to the Development Commissioner concerned • Existing Unit An existing Unit shall be deemed to have been set up in accordance with the provisions of SEZ Act,2005 and such Units shall not require approval under the SEZ Act, 2005 . (Section 15(1) of SEZ Act,2005)

43. Procedure for establishment of Unit ( if proposal not related to Foreign collaboration and FDI) Application to Development Commissioner with a copy to developer Development Commissioner shall scrutinise proposal and place before approval committee Approval Committee approve the proposal Development Commissioner will issue a letter of approval in Form G for setting up the unit

44. Procedure for establishment of Unit ( if proposal relates to Foreign collaboration and FDI) Application to Development Commissioner with a copy to developer Development Commissioner shall scrutinise proposal and place before Board Board shall approve the proposal Development Commissioner will issue a letter of approval in Form G for setting up the unit

45. Letter of Approval to a Unit-Rule 19(2) and (3) • An entrepreneur holding Letter of Approval shall only be entitled to set up a Unit in processing area of the Special Economic Zone or Free Trade and Warehousing Zone, as the case may be: • The Letter of Approval shall specify interalia (i) items of manufacture (ii)particulars of service, trading or warehousing activities (iii) projected annual export for the first five years (iv) projected Net Foreign Exchange Earning for the first five years of operations

46. Validity period of Letter of approval • The Letter of Approval shall be valid for one year within which period the Unit shall commence production or service or trading or Free Trade and Warehousing activity .(Rule 19(4) of SEZ Rules ,2006) • Further extension may be granted by the Development Commissioner for valid reasons to be recorded in writing for a further period not exceeding two years upon a request by the entrepreneur.( Proviso to Rule 19(4) of SEZ Rules ,2006) • The Development Commissioner may grant further extension of one year subject to the condition that 2/3 rd of activities including construction, relating to the setting up of the Unit is complete and a chartered engineer’s certificate to this effect is submitted.(Proviso to Rule 19 of SEZ Rules ,2006)

47. Validity period of Letter of approval after commencement of production • The Letter of Approval shall be valid for five years from the date of commencement of production or service activity • It shall be construed as a licence for all purposes related to authorized operations • After the completion of five years from the date of commencement of production, the Development commissioner may, at the request of the Unit, extend validity of the Letter of Approval for a further period of five years, at a time.(Rule 19(6) of SEZ Rules ,2006)

48. Foreign Companies in SEZ- Rule 19(7) • Foreign companies can also set up manufacturing units as their branch operations in the Special Economic Zones in accordance with the provisions of Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign exchange derivatives contracts) Regulations, 2000.

49. Some Contents of Project Report • Overview of the entire project • Details of Activities proposed • Direct and indirect employment likely to be generated • Project cost and means of finance • Financial/Technical, etc. tie ups • Details of Backward and Forward integrations • Details of Past experience • Infrastructure: About the Land, Factory premises, Equipment, Office premises • Risks associated with Project • Implementation schedule

50. Matters that can be included in application- Rule 17(1) (a) Setting up of unit in a SEZ (b) Annual permission for sub-contracting (c) Allotment of Importer-Exporter Code number (d) Allotment of land/industrial sheds in the SEZ (e) Water connection (f) Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (g) Small Scale Industries Registration