Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry issues a notification regarding the Welspun Anjar SEZ Limited in Gujarat. The notification rescinds a previous notification that designated a specific area for a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), following a proposal to denotify the area and the granting of a letter of approval on March 21, 2013. The State Government of Gujarat has given its "No Objection" to the proposal vide letter No. ICInfra SEZCe1l910101 dated 4th February, 2014.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Background:**
* Welspun Anjar SEZ Limited proposed setting up a sector-specific Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for Textile and Garment in Gujarat.
* The Central Government initially notified an area of 109.59.07 hectares for this purpose on September 17, 2007.
* A subsequent amendment on March 12, 2009, changed the sector from "Textiles Garments" to "Engineering."
* **Denotification Proposal:**
* Welspun Anjar SEZ Limited proposed to denotify the entire area of 109.59.07 hectares.
* The Central Government granted a letter of approval for denotification on March 21, 2013.
* **Government Approvals:**
* The State Government of Gujarat provided a "No Objection" to the denotification proposal on February 4, 2014.
* The Development Commissioner, Kandla Special Economic Zone, recommended the denotification proposal.
* **Rescission of Notification:**
* The Central Government rescinds the notification related to the SEZ, effective April 11, 2014.
* The rescission does not affect actions already taken or omitted before the rescission.
Impact Analysis
* **Welspun Anjar SEZ Limited:**
* Impact: The company's proposal to denotify the SEZ area has been approved, and the original notification has been rescinded.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with any conditions or procedures related to the denotification process.
* **Central Government:**
* Impact: The Central Government has rescinded the notification, effectively denotifying the specified area as an SEZ.
* Action Required: Update records and relevant documentation to reflect the denotification.
* **State Government of Gujarat:**
* Impact: The State Government's "No Objection" has been acknowledged, contributing to the denotification process.
* Action Required: Update records and coordinate with relevant departments to align with the denotification.
* **Development Commissioner, Kandla Special Economic Zone:**
* Impact: The recommendation for denotification has been accepted, leading to the rescission of the notification.
* Action Required: Update records and inform stakeholders about the denotification.
Key Entities Referenced
Welspun Anjar SEZ Limited: A private organization in the State of Gujarat, that proposed to set up a sector specific Special Economic Zone.
Gujarat: State in India where Welspun Anjar SEZ Limited is located and where the Special Economic Zone was proposed.
Special Economic Zones Act, 2005: The act under which Welspun Anjar SEZ Limited proposed to set up a Special Economic Zone.
Special Economic Zone Rules, 2006: The rules governing the Special Economic Zones, referenced in the notification.
Kutch District, Gujarat: District in Gujarat where the Special Economic Zone was proposed to be established.
Varshamedi village, Anjar Taluka, Gujarat: The specific location (village and Taluka) within Kutch district where the Special Economic Zone was proposed.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The ministry that issued the notification regarding the denotification of the Special Economic Zone.
Kandla Special Economic Zone: The Development Commissioner of Kandla Special Economic Zone recommended the proposal for denotification.
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1713 GI/2014 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 11th April , 2014
S.O. 1117(E).—Whereas, M/s. Welspun Anjar SEZ Limited, a private organization in the State of Gujarat, had
proposed under section 3 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 (28 of 2005), (hereinafter referred to as the said Act) to
set up a sector specific Special Economic Zone for Textile and Garment at village Varshamedi, Taluka Anjar, District Kutch
in the State of Gujarat;
And, whereas, the Central Government, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub- section (1) of Section 4 of the said
Act read with rule 8 of the Special Economic Zone Rules 2006, had notified an area of 109.59.07 hectares vide Ministry of
Commerce and Industry Notification Number S. O. 1559(E) dated 17th September, 2007;
And, whereas, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 4 of the Act and in pursuance of Rule
8 of the Special Economic Zones Rules, 2006, the Central Government had amended the notification No. S.O. 1559(E) dated
17th September, 2007 by changing the sector from "Textiles & Garments" to "Engineering" vide Notification number S.O.
662(E) dated 12th March, 2009;
And, whereas, M/s. Welspun Anjar SEZ Limited has proposed to de-notify the entire area of 109.59.07 hectares of the
above Special Economic Zone and the Central Government has granted letter of approval for de-notification of above area
on 21st March, 2013;
And, whereas, the State Government of Gujarat has given its "No Objection" to the proposal vide letter No. IC/Infra/
SEZ-Ce1l/910101 dated 4th February, 2014;
And whereas, the Development Commissioner, Kandla Special Economic Zone has recommended the proposal for
de-notification of the entire area of 109.59.07 hectares of the Special Economic Zone;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by first proviso to rule 8 of the Special Economic Zones Rules,
2006, the Central Government hereby rescinds the above notification except as respects things done or omitted to be done
before such rescission.
[F. No. F. 2/131/2006-SEZ]
RAJEEV ARORA, Jt. Secy.
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