Check Contiguity Aspect while Sanctioning Denotification of SEZ Unit, DoC Orders Field Commissioners

Rule 5. Requirements for establishment of a Special Economic Zone

Rule 7. Details to be furnished for issue of notification for declaration of an area as Special Economic Zone

[SEZ Instruction No. 99 dated 10 October 2019]

Subject: Compliance of Contiguity Condition of SEZ in terms of Rules 5 & 7.

I am directed to refer to the subject cited above and to say that on the examination of the proposals of setting up of SEZ and Notification/De-notification of the SEZ, the competent authority is of the view that in such proposals, the compliance of contiguity condition of the SEZ must be carefully dealt with in terms of Rule 5 (read with Rule 7) of the SEZ Rules, 2006.

2. Further, it may also be noted that DC must certify the same based on the Inspection carried out by SEZ officials and supported by Revenue Department officials.

3. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.

No. F.I /5/2016-SEZ