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## Report on Amendment to Special Economic Zones Act Notification **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to a notification under the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act, 2005, specifically S.O. 908 dated February 7, 2019. The amendment, issued on March 22, 2021, replaces the designated representative of Ms. Syscom Corporation Pvt. Ltd. in the NSEZ (Noida Special Economic Zone) with a new representative from Ms. Medico Electrodes International Ltd. The core purpose is to update the designated personnel within the NSEZ framework, likely reflecting changes in leadership or company representation within the zone. The key finding is the shift in representation from one Director to a Chairman and Managing Director, suggesting a potentially more senior or strategic involvement. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an informative analysis of an amendment to a notification under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text and aims to inform affected parties about the changes introduced. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy Amended:** Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce, notification number S.O. 908 dated 07.02.2019. * **Core Objective(s):** While the original notification's objective is not detailed in the provided text, based on the SEZ Act framework, the amendment aims to ensure the smooth functioning and management of the Noida Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) by maintaining an accurate record of designated representatives for entities operating within the zone. **4. Background and Rationale:** This amendment addresses the need to update the designated representative for a company within the NSEZ. The likely reason for this specific amendment is a change in leadership or company structure within Ms. Syscom Corporation Pvt. Ltd., necessitating the replacement of the previous director (Sh. Alok Mukherjee) with the new Chairman and Managing Director of Ms. Medico Electrodes International Ltd. (Sh. Amit Mehra). This ensures accurate communication and accountability between the SEZ authorities and the companies operating within the zone. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This amendment focuses specifically on replacing a designated representative in NSEZ. * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** Entry at Sl.No. 5 in notification S.O. 908 dated 07.02.2019. * **New Rule/Provision:** "5 Sh. Amit Mehra, Chairman Managing Director, Ms. Medico Electrodes International Ltd., NSEZ" replaces "5 Sh. Alok Mukherjee, Director, Ms. Syscom Corporation Pvt. Ltd, NSEZ". * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The amendment replaces the listed company representative with another from a different company. The change is a shift in personnel representation within the NSEZ structure, reflecting a new point of contact. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this specific amendment include: * **Ms. Medico Electrodes International Ltd.:** The company whose representative is now listed. * **Ms. Syscom Corporation Pvt. Ltd.:** The company whose representative was previously listed. * **Noida Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) Authority:** The governing body responsible for managing and overseeing operations within the NSEZ. * **Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce:** The issuing authority for the notification. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:** The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce, is the responsible agency for issuing the notification. The NSEZ authority is implicitly responsible for implementing the change. * **Timelines or procedures specified:** No specific timelines or procedures are detailed in the provided text. The amendment is effective immediately upon publication. * **Amendment-Specific Implementation:** The NSEZ authority needs to update its records to reflect the change in designated representative. Communication channels likely need to be updated to reflect the new point of contact. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of this specific change is to ensure accurate and up-to-date communication and coordination between the NSEZ authority and Ms. Medico Electrodes International Ltd. The potential impact is improved efficiency in operations and regulatory compliance within the SEZ due to clear lines of communication. The amendment's significance is in maintaining the operational effectiveness of the NSEZ. **9. Conclusion:** This report details an amendment to a notification under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005. The amendment involves a change of company representation within the Noida Special Economic Zone. It is a specific update that supports the smooth administration of the zone by ensuring an accurate record of designated representatives. While seemingly minor, these changes are important for operational efficiency and effective governance within the SEZ framework.

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