Executive Summary:
This notification concerns the establishment of a Sector Specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES by Ms. Infosys Limited in Bangalore, Karnataka. It designates an area of 4.063 hectares as a Special Economic Zone and constitutes an Approval Committee for it. Additionally, it appoints March 31, 2017, as the date from which the zone will be considered an Inland Container Depot.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Establishment of Special Economic Zone:**
* A Sector Specific Special Economic Zone for IT/ITES is established for Ms. Infosys Limited at Electronic City, Doddathogur Village, Begur Hobli, Bangalore.
* The Central Government confirms fulfillment of requirements under Section 3 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005.
* Approval was granted on June 13, 2016, for development, operation, and maintenance.
* **Area Designation:**
* 4.063 hectares are notified as a Special Economic Zone.
* Specific survey numbers for Doddathogur Village are listed with corresponding areas in hectares.
* **Approval Committee Constitution:**
* An Approval Committee is constituted for the Special Economic Zone, as per Section 13 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005.
* The committee's purpose is aligned with Section 14 of the said Act.
* The committee consists of the following members:
* Development Commissioner of the Special Economic Zone (Chairperson, ex officio)
* Director or Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Member, ex officio)
* Zonal Joint Director General of Foreign Trade (Member, ex officio)
* Commissioner of Customs or Central Excise (Member, ex officio)
* Commissioner of Income Tax (Member, ex officio)
* Director Banking, Ministry of Finance (Member, ex officio)
* Two officers nominated by the State Government (Member, ex officio)
* Representative of the Developer of the zone (Special invitee)
* **Inland Container Depot Designation:**
* March 31, 2017, is appointed as the date from which the Special Economic Zone is deemed an Inland Container Depot under Section 7 of the Customs Act, 1962.
Impact Analysis:
Ms. Infosys Limited:
* Impact: Receives formal designation and framework for its IT/ITES Special Economic Zone, enabling specific operational advantages and regulatory oversight.
* Action Required: Adhere to the regulations and guidelines set forth by the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, and coordinate with the Approval Committee for zone operations.
Central Government:
* Impact: Exercises its powers under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, to facilitate economic development and regulate Special Economic Zones.
* Action Required: Maintain oversight of the Special Economic Zone's operations and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Approval Committee:
* Impact: Assumes responsibility for overseeing the operations and activities within the designated Special Economic Zone.
* Action Required: Convene regularly, review proposals, and ensure compliance with the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005.
State Government of Karnataka:
* Impact: Required to nominate two officers to the Approval Committee, contributing to the oversight and regulation of the Special Economic Zone.
* Action Required: Nominate two Joint Secretary-level officers to serve on the Approval Committee.
Customs and Tax Authorities:
* Impact: Granted jurisdiction over the Special Economic Zone for customs, central excise, and income tax matters.
* Action Required: Exercise their respective powers within the zone, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and procedures.
Key Entities Referenced
Special Economic Zones Act, 2005: The primary legislation under which the Special Economic Zone is established and governed. Referenced multiple times in the document.
Special Economic Zones Rules, 2006: The rules governing the Special Economic Zones, mentioned in relation to the notification of area as a Special Economic Zone.
Infosys Limited: The company that proposed to set up the Sector Specific Special Economic Zone.
Electronic City, Doddathogur Village, Begur Hobli, Bangalore, Karnataka: The location of the Sector Specific Special Economic Zone for ITITES. Includes village, hobli, city and state.
Central Government: The governing body responsible for approving and notifying the Special Economic Zone.
Approval Committee: A committee constituted under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 to oversee the Special Economic Zone.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The government ministry to which the Department of Commerce, which issued the notification, belongs.
Customs Act, 1962: Act under which the Special Economic Zone is deemed to be an Inland Container Depot.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 31st March, 2017
S.O. 1031(E).—Whereas, M/s. Infosys 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 a Sector Specific Special Economic Zone for
IT/ITES at Electronic City, Doddathogur Village, Begur Hobli, Bangalore, in the State of Karnataka;
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 sector specific Special Economic Zone on
13th June 2016;
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 4.063 hectares area at above location with survey numbers given in the table below as a Special Economic
Zone, namely:
TABLE
S. No. Name of Village Survey No. Area (in hectares)
1. Doddathogur Village 64 0.11
2. 65 1.97
3. 157 0.55
4. 158 0.41
5. 161 1.02
Total 4.063
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
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ex officio;
2. Director or Deputy Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Member ex officio;
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 over the Special Member ex officio;
Economic Zone
4. Commissioner of Customs or Central Excise having territorial jurisdiction over the Special Member ex officio;
Economic Zone or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Commissioner
5. Commissioner of Income Tax having territorial jurisdiction over the Special Economic Zone or Member ex officio;
his nominee not below the rank of Joint Commissioner
6. Director (Banking) in the Ministry of Finance, Banking Division, Government of India Member ex officio;
7. Two officers, not below the rank of Joint Secretary, to be nominated by the State Government Member ex officio;
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 31st day of March, 2017 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).
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ALOK VARDHAN CHATURVEDI, Addl. Secy.
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