**Executive Summary:**
This notification announces the establishment of a sector-specific Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for Information Technology and Information Technology Enabled Services (IT/ITES) by Infosys Limited in Pune, Maharashtra. It was approved on December 6, 2019. It also constitutes an Approval Committee for the SEZ and designates February 17, 2020, as the date from which the SEZ will be considered an Inland Container Depot under the Customs Act, 1962.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Establishment of Special Economic Zone:**
* A sector-specific SEZ for IT/ITES is established by Infosys Limited at Plot No. 1, Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi, Phase-I, Pune District, Maharashtra.
* The SEZ area is 10 hectares, comprising Survey No. 153 Part in Plot No. 1 in Hinjewadi, Taluka Mulshi.
* **Approval and Compliance:**
* The Central Government approved the SEZ on December 6, 2019, after fulfilling the requirements under Section 3 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005.
* The notification is issued in exercise of powers conferred by subsection 1 of section 4 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 and in pursuance of rule 8 of the Special Economic Zones Rules, 2006.
* **Approval Committee Constitution:**
* An Approval Committee is constituted for the SEZ under Section 13 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005.
* The Committee includes:
* Development Commissioner of the Special Economic Zone (Chairperson).
* Director or Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Member).
* Zonal Joint Director General of Foreign Trade (Member).
* Commissioner of Customs or Central Excise (Member).
* Commissioner of Income Tax (Member).
* Director Banking, Ministry of Finance (Member).
* Two officers nominated by the State Government (Members).
* Representative of the Zone Developer (Special Invitee).
* **Inland Container Depot Designation:**
* February 17, 2020, is designated as the date from which the SEZ will be deemed an Inland Container Depot under Section 7 of the Customs Act, 1962.
**Impact Analysis:**
* **Infosys Limited (Developer):**
* *Impact:* Authorized to establish and operate a sector-specific SEZ for IT/ITES in Pune.
* *Action Required:* Adhere to the regulations and guidelines under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, and coordinate with the Approval Committee for operational matters.
* **Central Government (Ministry of Commerce and Industry):**
* *Impact:* Responsible for overseeing the development, operation, and maintenance of the SEZ.
* *Action Required:* Ensure compliance with the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, and provide necessary support and approvals for the SEZ's functioning.
* **Approval Committee:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for approving matters related to the SEZ under Section 14 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005.
* *Action Required:* Review and approve proposals, monitor the SEZ's performance, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
* **Customs and Tax Authorities:**
* *Impact:* Required to treat the SEZ as an Inland Container Depot from February 17, 2020, under the Customs Act, 1962.
* *Action Required:* Implement necessary procedures and provide clearances for import and export activities within the SEZ.
* **State Government:**
* *Impact:* Involved in the SEZ's operations through the nomination of two officers to the Approval Committee.
* *Action Required:* Nominate officers to the Approval Committee and coordinate with the Central Government and the SEZ developer for smooth functioning.
Key Entities Referenced
Special Economic Zones Act, 2005: An act of the Indian Parliament to provide for the establishment, development and management of Special Economic Zones for the promotion of exports and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Infosys Limited: The company that proposed to set up a sector-specific Special Economic Zone.
Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi, Phase I, Pune District, Maharashtra: The location in the State of Maharashtra where the Special Economic Zone is to be set up.
Information Technology and Information Technology Enabled Services: The sector for which the Special Economic Zone is being established (IT/ITES).
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Indian government ministry responsible for commerce and industry.
Customs Act, 1962: An act to consolidate and amend the law relating to customs.
Approval Committee: A committee constituted for the Special Economic Zone for the purposes of section 14 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005
Mulshi Taluka, Pune District, Maharashtra: Taluka and district in Maharashtra where the special economic zone is located.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 17th February, 2020
S.O. 845(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 Information Technology and Information Technology Enabled Services (IT/ITES)
at Plot No. 1, Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi, Phase-I, Pune District in the State of Maharashtra;
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 06th December, 2019;[भाग II— खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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 10 hectares area comprising the Survey number and the area given below in the
table, namely:-
TABLE
Sl. No. Name of Village Survey No. Area (in Hectares)
1. Hinjewadi, 153 Part in Plot No. 1 10.00
Taluka Mulshi
Total 10.00
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 Member ex officio;
jurisdiction 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 Member ex officio;
Special 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 Member ex officio;
the 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 17th February, 2020 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. F.1/9/2019-SEZ]
B.B. SWAIN, Addl. Secy.
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