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Model State SEZ Act

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..... f the State) in the ____ year of the Republic of India as follows:- Preliminary 2.1 Short title, extent and commencement This Act may be called the (Name of the State) State SEZ Act, 2002. It extends to the whole of the State of (Name of the State). It shall come into force from the date as is specified by the Government by issue of notification in Government Gazette. 2.2 Application All legislation/Acts/Rules/Regulations in force in (Name of the State) shall apply to the Zone. This Act shall apply to the Zones set-up and/or developed under this Act. In the event of contradictions/conflicts between the provisions of existing acts and the Act, provisions of the Act shall supersede in the matters relating to the Zone. 2.3 Definitions In this Act, unless there be something repugnant in the subject or context:- “Act”, means the (Name of the State) State SEZ Act, 2002. “Authority”, means the authority constituted under provisions of section 6 “Board”, means the zone board constituted under provisions of section 4 “Committee”, means Unit Approval Committee constituted .....

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..... There shall be a board constituted for the Zone as notified by Government of India. The composition of the Board shall be as per the provisions made in this regard by Government of India 4.1.1 Functions and powers of the Board In addition to the powers and functions granted by Government of India to the Board, the Government grants/assigns following functions: Co-ordination with concerned Revenue authorities for preparation and maintenance of land records of the Zone in consonance with provisions of (Name of the State) Land Revenue Code. Registration of births and marriages and deaths as per the provisions of Registration of Marriages Act and Registration of Births and Deaths Act. Oversee the compliance of the approved master plan, approve any changes if required or requested by the Developer and provide guiding principles for town planning and urban development standards. Appoint or constitute such number of committees as may be necessary to perform the day-to-day management functions of the Zone and oversee their functioning. Resolve commercial disputes between the services providers and the consumers within t .....

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..... to the Office of Development Commissioner Officer from Industries Department nominated to the Office of Development Commissioner Officer from Sales Tax Department nominated to the Office of Development Commissioner If required, Development Commissioner may invite officers from any department of the Government as a special invitee to represent Government departments not represented in the Committee. In cases, where the Development Commissioner of the Zone is vested with powers to take independent decisions, on such matters and issues the Committee shall act as advisor to the Development Commissioner. 5.3 Functions of the Committee In addition to the functions notified by the Government of India, the Committee shall grant all State and local level clearances/licenses/registration/allotments/enrolments/permissions to the Units as notified by the Government It shall supervise and monitor various licenses/permissions/clearances granted by it. It can appoint an agency notified by the Government to supervise and monitor various licenses/permissions/clearances granted by it. In case of non-compliance of any such c .....

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..... frastructure, namely — Public Streets, bridges, sub-ways, culverts, causeways and the like Public transportation facilities Power supply Water supply Adequate drains, drainage facilities and public latrines, water-closets, urinals and similar conveniences Facilities for the collection and treatment of sewerage Collection and management of Municipal Solid Waste Lighting of public streets, municipal markets and other buildings vested in the Authority Maintenance of public monuments, open spaces and other property vesting in the Authority Ensuring that the Units and residents have access to the following social infrastructure, in accordance with the growth of the Zone and requirements of the Units and residents, namely — Public Hospitals and dispensaries Ambulance service Places for the disposal of the dead and disposing of unclaimed dead bodies Public markets, slaughter houses Schools for primary, secondary and higher education Maternity and infant welfare houses and centres Public parks, gardens, playgrounds and recreational facilities .....

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..... g benefits under section 8 shall be as prescribed by Regulation. For Andhra Pradesh 50% Exemption from payment of stamp duty for transfer of land meant for industrial use in the Zone. 100% Exemption from payment of Registration fee for transfer of lands in the Zone. Exemption from Levy of Sales Tax on the inputs supplied by the Units within the Zone and from the Domestic Tariff Area to the Zone Exemption from Levy of tax on Entertainment in the Zone. Exemption from Levy of Tax on Luxuries in the Zone. Provision of services 9.1 Freedom to provide services and charge tariff Notwithstanding anything in any other Act/Agreement/License, the Developer/Agent of the Developer of the Zone shall be free to develop, construct, install, operate, manage, and maintain any or all of the following services for the purpose of providing services to Zone, without any license, namely — Generation and supply of electricity Water extraction, treatment, transmission and distribution Waste water treatment and solid waste management Provision of port related services Provision of roads, bridges .....

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..... systems and facilities for wastewater and solid waste management and treatment in the Zone, provided the applicable service standards are met. The Developer and/or agent of Developer shall be permitted to set and collect tariffs for the management and treatment of wastewater and solid waste in the Zone. 9.5 Ports In case the port is part of the approved SEZ project plan, — The Developer and/or agent of the Developer shall be permitted to develop, operate and maintain a minor port, whose approving authority is the Government, as part of the Zone for the landing of goods for use in the Zone and for the shipping of goods from the Zone. The Developer and/or agent of the Developer shall be permitted to handle/landing of other cargoes (not meant for the Zone) as per the terms and conditions prescribed by Regulations by (Name of the State) Maritime Board. The Developer and/or agent of the Developer shall be permitted to set and collect tariffs from the vessels entering in the minor port and on the goods landed and shipped at the port, as per the directions of the (Name of the State) Maritime Board from time to time in this regard. 9.6 .....

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