Clarification on DoC’s Instruction no. 98 regarding review of lease period in case of developer, co-developer and units in Special Economic Zones - SEZ - Instruction No.103

Instruction No.103 No. F. 1/1/2011-SEZ(Vol.II) Government of India Ministry of Commerce Industry Department of Commerce (SEZ Section) Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Dated the 11 th December, 2019 To All Development Commissioners Special Economic Zones Subject: Clarification on DoC s Instruction no. 98 regarding review of lease period in case of developer, co-developer and units in Special Economic Zones. Sir/Madam, I am directed to refer to DoC's Instruction no. 98 dated 29.08.2019 on the subject cited above and to clarify that the amendment in tenure clause in compliance of the said instruction may be considered and if suitable, approved at the level of the jurisdictional Development Commissioner subject to compliance with extant rules and regulations as per State / UT government's policy. These instructions are applicable to SEZs which are not owned by the Government of India. 2. Accordingly, all Development Commissioners are requested to ensure necessary compliance of the aforesaid instructions with immediate effect. 3. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority. Your faithfully, (Sumit Kumar Sachan) Under Secretary to the Government of India Tel: 2306 2496 Email: sumit.sachan@nic.in