Date: 2022-09-30Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of notification of VSF Projects Limited for setting of their Multi Sector FTWZ at Ankulpaturu Village, SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh over an area of 53.81 Ha
## Report on Notification Regarding Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce, concerning the establishment of a Multi-Sector Free Trade Warehousing Zone at Ankulpaturu Village, SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh. The notification declares the specified area as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and constitutes an Approval Committee for its operation. Furthermore, it appoints a date for the SEZ to be deemed an Inland Container Depot. The key findings include the formal notification of the SEZ, the delineation of its geographical boundaries based on survey numbers, the creation of an oversight committee, and the designation of the SEZ as an Inland Container Depot under the Customs Act.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of a government notification regarding a Special Economic Zone. The analysis is based solely on the content of the provided policy text, aiming to inform stakeholders about the key provisions and implications of this notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a new policy notification establishing a Special Economic Zone.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the primary objective is to formally establish and notify a Multi-Sector Free Trade Warehousing Zone at Ankulpaturu Village, SPSR Nellore District in Andhra Pradesh, as a Special Economic Zone under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005. A secondary objective is to appoint an Approval Committee and designate the zone as an Inland Container Depot.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The policy addresses the establishment of Special Economic Zones to promote economic growth, exports, and investment. The notification indicates that Ms. VSF Projects Limited proposed the SEZ and has been granted approval. The text implies that the area meets the requirements for SEZ designation, fulfilling conditions under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As a new policy, the key provisions of the notification are:
* **Area Notification:** The notification formally designates 53.81 hectares of land in Ankulpaturu Village, SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, as a Special Economic Zone. The specific survey numbers and their corresponding areas in hectares are detailed in a table within the document.
* **Approval Committee:** The notification establishes an Approval Committee for the SEZ, responsible for the purposes of section 14 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005. The committee comprises representatives from various government departments, including the Development Commissioner, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Customs, Income Tax, Ministry of Finance, and the State Government. The developer of the zone is also included as a special invitee.
* **Inland Container Depot Designation:** The notification appoints 22nd September, 2022, as the date from which the SEZ will be deemed an Inland Container Depot under Section 7 of the Customs Act, 1962.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The directly affected target audience and stakeholders include:
* **Ms. VSF Projects Limited:** The developer responsible for the development, operation, and maintenance of the SEZ.
* **Businesses operating within the SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh:** These businesses will benefit from duty and tax benefits to boost exports and attract investments
* **Government Agencies:** The various government departments represented on the Approval Committee, who are responsible for overseeing the SEZ's operations.
* **Customs and Excise Authorities:** Responsible for managing the SEZ as an Inland Container Depot.
* **Potential Investors:** Businesses considering establishing operations within the SEZ.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The key responsible agencies are the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Commerce), the Development Commissioner of the SEZ, and the Approval Committee.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification specifies that the SEZ is deemed an Inland Container Depot from September 22, 2022. Further procedures for the SEZ's operation are likely governed by the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, and the Special Economic Zones Rules, 2006, though these are not detailed in the provided text. The Approval Committee's function under section 14 of the SEZ Act suggests it will oversee the approval of activities within the zone.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes based on the notification's provisions are:
* **Economic Development:** Promotion of economic activity, export growth, and investment in the SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh.
* **Streamlined Trade:** Facilitation of import and export operations through the Inland Container Depot designation.
* **Regulatory Oversight:** Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations through the Approval Committee.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification formally establishes a Multi-Sector Free Trade Warehousing Zone in Ankulpaturu Village as a Special Economic Zone, designates it as an Inland Container Depot, and creates an Approval Committee for oversight. This policy is significant as it aims to promote economic development and facilitate trade within the region by providing a designated area with specific regulations and incentives. The implementation and success of this SEZ will depend on the effective operation of the Approval Committee, adherence to the Special Economic Zones Act, and the attraction of investments and businesses to the zone.
Key Entities Referenced
Special Economic Zones Act, 2005: An act of the Indian Parliament concerning Special Economic Zones. It is mentioned multiple times in the document.
Customs Act, 1962: An act of the Indian Parliament concerning customs. It is mentioned in the context of appointing a date from which the Special Economic Zone shall be deemed to be Inland Container Depot
Ms. VSF Projects Limited: The company that proposed to set up a MultiSector Free Trade Warehousing Zone.
MultiSector Free Trade Warehousing Zone: The type of zone that Ms. VSF Projects Limited proposed to set up.
Ankulpaturu Village, SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh: The location of the proposed MultiSector Free Trade Warehousing Zone.
Central Government: The government of India, which is granting approval and notifying the Special Economic Zone.
Special Economic Zones Rules, 2006: Rules pertaining to the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005.
Approval Committee: A committee constituted for the Special Economic Zone for the purposes of section 14 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005.
Department Of Commerce SEZ Division: Division of Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The ministry under the Government of India.
New Delhi: Location where notification was issued
Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi: Entity that uploaded document
Controller of Publications, Delhi: Publisher of the document
Inland Container Depot: The Special Economic Zone shall be deemed to be Inland Container Depot under section 7 of the Customs Act, 1962
Vipul Bansal: Jt. Secy.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 4428] नई दिल्ली, िुक्रवार , जसतम्ब र 30, 2022/आजव न 8, 1944
No. 4428] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2022/ASVINA 8, 1944
वाजणज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय
(वाजणज्य जवभाग)
(एसईिेड अनुभाग)
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 22 जसतम्ब र, 2022
का.आ. 4636(अ).—यत:, मै. जवएसएफ़ प्रोिेक्ट्स जलजमटेड, ने आंध्र प्रिेि राज्य में एसपीएसआर नेल्लोर जिले
के अन्कुल्पतुरु गााँव में बहु-क्षेत्र मुक्त व्यापार भंडारण क्षेत्र की स्ट्थापना हते ु जविेष आर्थिक िोन अजधजनयम, 2005 (2005
का 28), (जिसे एतद्पश्चात् उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया है) की धारा 3 के अंतगित प्रस्ट्ताव दकया है;
और यतः, केन्र सरकार इस बात से संतुष्ट ह ै दक उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3 की उप-धारा (8) के अतंगित
अपेक्षाओं तथा अन्य सबंजधत अपेक्षाओं को पूरा कर जलया गया ह ै और उनको उपयिक्तु जविेष आर्थिक िोन के जवकास,
प्रचालन एवं रखरखाव हते ू उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3 की उपधारा (10) के अतंगित दिनांक 03 नवम्बर, 2021 को
अनुमोिन पत्र प्रिान कर दिया है;
अतः अब, जविेष आर्थिक िोन अजधजनयम, 2005 की धारा 4 की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग
करते हुए और जविेष आर्थिक िोन जनयम, 2006 के जनयम 8 के अनुसरण में केन्र सरकार, एतद्द्वारा उक्त स्ट्थान के 53.81
हेक्टटेयर के नीचे िी गई ताजलका में दिए गए सवेक्षण संख्याओं के क्षेत्रों को अजधसूजचत करती है, अथाित्ः-
6605 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
ताजलका
क्र. स.ं गावाँ का नाम सवक्षे ण स. क्षत्रे फल (हक्टे टेयर म)ें
1. अन्कुल्पतुरु गााँव 782/1 0.71
2. 783 1.39
3. 784/1 0.96
4. 785 0.32
5. 786 0.61
6. 788 1.47
7. 795 0.53
8. 796/2 1.22
9. 797 0.59
10. 798/2 0.02
11. 798/3 0.15
12. 798/4 0.21
13. 798/5 0.03
14. 798/7 0.06
15. 799 0.91
16. 800/1 2.16
17. 800/4 0.45
18. 802/2 0.41
19. 803/1 1.68
20. 804/1 1.13
21. 805/1 0.22
22. 806/2 1.31
23. 807/2 1.07
24. 808/1 1.61
25. 809/2 0.55
26. 810/2 1.58
27. 811/1 0.53
28. 813/1 0.10
29. 813/2 0.08
30. 813/3 0.08
31. 813/4 0.08
32. 813/5 0.07
33. 813/6 0.07[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
34. 813/7 0.09
35. 813/8 0.08
36. 813/9 0.76
37. 814/1 0.23
38. 814/2 0.07
39. 814/3 0.06
40. 814/4 0.24
41. 814/5 0.23
42. 814/6 0.06
43. 814/7 0.24
44. 814/8 0.05
45. 815/1 0.25
46. 815/2 0.09
47. 815/3 0.09
48. 815/4 0.25
49. 815/5 0.26
50. 815/6 0.10
51. 815/7 0.26
52. 815/8 0.10
53. 816/4 0.23
54. 816/5 0.24
55. 817/4 0.38
56. 817/5 0.42
57. 818/1 0.30
58. 818/2 0.29
59. 819/1 0.15
60. 819/2 0.40
61. 819/3 0.38
62. 819/4 0.54
63. 820 0.49
64. 821 0.78
65. 822 1.05
66. 823 0.44
67. 828/1 1.06
68. 829 1.164 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
69. 830/1 1.30
70. 831 1.37
71. 837/2 0.32
72. 838/2 0.37
73. 839/2 0.11
74. 1212/1 1.41
75. 1213/1A 1.06
76. 1214/5 0.61
77. 1215/3 0.08
78. 1215/4 1.21
79. 1216/4 1.32
80. 1216/5 0.19
81. 1216/6 0.30
82. 1217/1 1.12
83. 1218/1 0.78
84. 1218/4 0.82
85. 1219/2 0.65
86. 1220/1 0.13
87. 1220/2 0.28
88. 1220/3 0.45
89. 1234 2.73
90. 1235/1 0.57
91. 1236 2.43
कुल 53.81
और अतः, जविेष आर्थिक िोन अजधजनयम, 2005 (2005 का 28) की धारा 13 की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त
िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, केन्र सरकार, एतद्द्वारा उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 14 के प्रयोिनाथि उपयुिक्त जविेष आर्थिक
िोन के जलए एक सजमजत, जिसे अनुमोिन सजमजत कहा िाएगा, गठित करती ह,ै जिसके अध्यक्ष और सिस्ट्य जनम्नानुसार
ह,ै अथाित्-
1. जविेष आर्थिक िोन का जवकास आयक्तु अध्यक्ष, पिेन
2. जनिेिक अथवा उप-सजचव, भारत सरकार, वाजणज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय, वाजणज्य जवभाग सिस्ट्य, पिेन
या उसका नाजमती जिसका स्ट्तर अवर सजचव, भारत सरकार से कम नहीं होगा
3. जविेष आर्थिक िोन पर भू-भागीय क्षेत्राजधकार रखन े वाल े क्षेत्रीय संयुक्त जविेि व्यापार सिस्ट्य, पिेन
महाजनिेिक
4. जविेष आर्थिक िोन पर भू-भागीय क्षेत्राजधकार रखन े वाल े सीमा-िुल्क आयुक्त या केन्रीय सिस्ट्य, पिेन
उत्पाि िुल्क आयक्तु अथवा उनका नाजमती जिसका स्ट्तर संयुक्त आयक्तु से कम नहीं होगा
5. जविेष आर्थिक िोन पर भू-भागीय क्षेत्राजधकार रखन े वाले आयकर आयुक्त अथवा उसका सिस्ट्य, पिेन
नाजमती जिसका स्ट्तर संयुक्त आयुक्त से कम नहीं होगा[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
6. जनिेिक (बैंककंग), जवत मंत्रालय, बैंककंग प्रभाग, भारत सरकार सिस्ट्य, पिेन
7. राज्य सरकार द्वारा नाजमत दकए िाने वाले िो अजधकारी जिनका स्ट्तर संयक्तु सजचव से कम सिस्ट्य, पिेन
नहीं होगा
8. िोन के जवकासकताि का प्रजतजनजध जविेष, आंमजत्रती
और यतः, जविेष आर्थिक िोन अजधजनयम 2005 (2005 का 28) की धारा 53 की उप-धारा (2) द्वारा प्रित्त
िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, केन्र सरकार एतद्द्वारा दिनांक 22 जसतंबर, 2022 को उस तारीख के रूप में जनधािठरत करती
है जिस तारीख से उपयिक्तु जविेष आर्थिक िोन को सीमा-िुल्क अजधजनयम 1962 (1962 का 52) की धारा 7 के अंतगित
अंतिेिीय कंटेनर जडपो माना िाएगा।
[फा. स.ं के-43016(11)/9/2021-एसईिेड]
जवपुल बंसल, संयुक्त सजचव
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department Of Commerce)
(SEZ Division)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 22nd September, 2022
S.O. 4636(E).—Whereas, M/s. VSF Projects Limited, has proposed under section 3 of the Special
Economic Zones Act, 2005 (28 of 2005), (hereinafter referred to as the said Act) to set up Multi-Sector Free Trade
Warehousing Zone at Ankulpaturu Village, SPSR Nellore District in the State of Andhra Pradesh;
AND, WHEREAS, the Central Government is satisfied that requirements under sub-section (8) of section 3
of the said Act, and other related requirements are fulfilled and it has granted letter of approval under sub-section (10)
of section 3 of the said Act for development, operation and maintenance of the above Special Economic Zone on 03rd
November, 2021;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Central Government, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of
section 4 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 and in pursuance of rule 8 of the Special Economic Zones Rules,
2006, hereby notifies the 53.81 hectares area comprising the Survey numbers and the area given below in the table,
namely: -
TABLE
Sl. No. Name of Village Survey No. Area (in Hectares)
1. Ankulapaturu Village 782/1 0.71
2. 783 1.39
3. 784/1 0.96
4. 785 0.32
5. 786 0.61
6. 788 1.47
7. 795 0.53
8. 796/2 1.22
9. 797 0.59
10. 798/2 0.02
11. 798/3 0.15
12. 798/4 0.21
13. 798/5 0.03
14. 798/7 0.06
15. 799 0.91
16. 800/1 2.16
17. 800/4 0.45
18. 802/2 0.41
19. 803/1 1.686 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
20. 804/1 1.13
21. 805/1 0.22
22. 806/2 1.31
23. 807/2 1.07
24. 808/1 1.61
25. 809/2 0.55
26. 810/2 1.58
27. 811/1 0.53
28. 813/1 0.10
29. 813/2 0.08
30. 813/3 0.08
31. 813/4 0.08
32. 813/5 0.07
33. 813/6 0.07
34. 813/7 0.09
35. 813/8 0.08
36. 813/9 0.76
37. 814/1 0.23
38. 814/2 0.07
39. 814/3 0.06
40. 814/4 0.24
41. 814/5 0.23
42. 814/6 0.06
43. 814/7 0.24
44. 814/8 0.05
45. 815/1 0.25
46. 815/2 0.09
47. 815/3 0.09
48. 815/4 0.25
49. 815/5 0.26
50. 815/6 0.10
51. 815/7 0.26
52. 815/8 0.10
53. 816/4 0.23
54. 816/5 0.24
55. 817/4 0.38
56. 817/5 0.42
57. 818/1 0.30
58. 818/2 0.29
59. 819/1 0.15
60. 819/2 0.40
61. 819/3 0.38
62. 819/4 0.54
63. 820 0.49
64. 821 0.78
65. 822 1.05
66. 823 0.44
67. 828/1 1.06
68. 829 1.16
69. 830/1 1.30
70. 831 1.37
71. 837/2 0.32
72. 838/2 0.37
73. 839/2 0.11
74. 1212/1 1.41
75. 1213/1A 1.06
76. 1214/5 0.61[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 7
77. 1215/3 0.08
78. 1215/4 1.21
79. 1216/4 1.32
80. 1216/5 0.19
81. 1216/6 0.30
82. 1217/1 1.12
83. 1218/1 0.78
84. 1218/4 0.82
85. 1219/2 0.65
86. 1220/1 0.13
87. 1220/2 0.28
88. 1220/3 0.45
89. 1234 2.73
90. 1235/1 0.57
91. 1236 2.43
Total 53.81
AND, THEREFORE, the Central Government, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section
13 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 (28 of 2005), hereby constitutes a Committee to be called the Approval
Committee for the above Special Economic Zone for the purposes of section 14 of the said Act consisting of the
following Chairperson and Members, namely:-
1. Development Commissioner of the Special Economic Zone Chairperson ex officio;
2. Director or Deputy Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Member ex officio;
Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce or his nominee not below
the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India
3. Zonal Joint Director General of Foreign Trade having territorial jurisdiction Member ex officio;
over the Special Economic Zone
4. Commissioner of Customs or Central Excise having territorial jurisdiction Member ex officio;
over the Special Economic Zone or his nominee not below the rank of Joint
Commissioner
5. Commissioner of Income Tax having territorial jurisdiction over the Special Member ex officio;
Economic Zone or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Commissioner
6. Director (Banking) in the Ministry of Finance, Banking Division, Member ex officio;
Government of India
7. Two officers, not below the rank of Joint Secretary, to be nominated by the Member ex officio;
State Government
8. Representative of the Developer of the zone Special invitee
AND, THEREFORE, the Central Government, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of
section 53 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 (28 of 2005), hereby appoints the 22nd September, 2022 as the
date from which the above Special Economic Zone shall be deemed to be Inland Container Depot under section 7 of
the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962).
[F. No. K-43016(11)/9/2021-SEZ]
VIPUL BANSAL, Jt. Secy.
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