Instructions

Instruction No. Date Instruction Details
CLARIFICATION 15th February, 2023 Challenges faced by trade w.r.t monitoring of BLUT and requirement for additional BLUT - reg. Pdf size:( 0.32 MB)
Instruction No. 112 1st November, 2022 Digital Receipt and Payment implementation in the Ministry's subordinate offices-reg Pdf size:( 0.07 MB)
Instruction No. 111 29th August, 2022 Permission for domestic procurement of restricted items (sand and soil) by developers / co-developers / units for infrastructural development / construction activities inside the Special Economic Zones (SEZsf reg. Pdf size:( 0.12 MB)
Instruction No. 110 12th August, 2022 Guidelines providing standard operating procedure for Work from Home (WFH) permission for implementation of Rule 43A of the Special Economic Zones (Third amendment) Rules, 2022 - Reg Pdf size:( 1.99 MB)
CIRCULAR 2nd December, 2021 Revised user charges for SEZ-Online services will be as under and would be effective from 15.11.2021. Pdf size:( 0.74 MB)
Instruction No. 109 18th October, 2021 Guidelines regarding reorganization including change of name, change of shareholding pattern, business transfer arrangements, court approved mergers and demergers, change of constitution, change of Directors, etc. of SEZ Developers / Co-developers as well as SEZ Units. Pdf size:( 0.6 MB)
Instruction No. 108 11th October, 2021
 Alternate method for transfer of space by an exiting unit under Rule 74 of the SEZ Rules, 2006 - reg. Pdf size:( 3.06 MB)
Instruction No. 107 26th August, 2021 Request for feedback-Minimising Regulatory Compliances in respect of Pharma Industry. Pdf size:( 0.63 MB)
Instruction No. 106 22nd July, 2021 Minimizing regulatory compliances burden for citizen and business activities reg. Pdf size:( 0.61 MB)
------ 16th July, 2021 Calendar for the meetings of the Board of Approval pertaining to Special Economic Zones and Export Oriented Units - reg. Pdf size:( 0.63 MB)
------- 7th June, 2021 Guidelines for Power Generation, Transmission,  and Distribution in Special Economic Zones (SEZs)  Pdf size:( 0.33 MB)
------- 27th  May, 2021 Policy for used/worn clothing and plastic recycling units in SEZs/EoUs
Instruction No. 105 5th February, 2021 One time waiver of Customs Duty as well as inspection requirement in case of de-bnding of It/ITES units in SEZs and exemption on filling of BOE for goods sold by IT/ITES SEZ unit which were initially procured on payment of duty and not used for authorised operations. Pdf size:( 0.68 MB)
Instruction No. 104 2nd November, 2020 Consolidated list of default authorized operations which can be undertaken by the developer/approved co-developer by defaolt from the date of notification. Pdf size:( 0.4 MB)
Instruction No. 103 11th December, 2019 Clarification on DoCs Instruction no. 98 regarding review of lease period in case of develope, co-developer and units in Special Economic Zones. Pdf size:( 0.48 MB)
Instruction No. 102 18th November, 2019 Compliance of Contiguity Condition of SEZ in terms of Rules 5 & 7. Pdf size:( 4.13 MB)
Instruction No . 101 1st November, 2019 Delegation of powers for shifting of SEZ Unit from one SEz to another within same Zone. Pdf size:( 0.36 MB)
Instruction No. 100 25th October, 2019 Single letter of approval (LOA) for all categories under Chapter 71 of ITC HS - regarding. Pdf size:( 0.38 MB)
Instruction No. 99 10th October, 2019 Compliance of Contiguity  Condition of SEZ in terms of Rules 5 & 7 Pdf size:( 0.39 MB)
Instruction No. 98 29th August, 2019 Review of lease period in case of developer, co-developer and units in Special Economic Zones. Pdf size:( 0.88 MB)
Instruction No. 97 19th August, 2019 Regarding Speedy Disposal of references received by SEZs. Pdf size:( 0.43 MB)
Instruction No. 96 31st July, 2019 Guidelines for clearance of unclaimed and abandoned goods kept in SEZs/ FTWZs reg. Pdf size:( 2.6 MB)
Instruction No. 95 11th June, 2019 Provision of facilities/amenities by units under Rule 11(5) of the SEZ Rules Reg. Pdf size:( 0.31 MB)
Instruction No. 94 8th May, 2019 Uniform list of Services to be followed in Special Economic Zones reg.  Pdf size:( 0.3 MB)
Instruction No. 93 25th April, 2019 Display of agenda and minutes of the meetings of the SEZ Authorities.  Pdf size:( 0.17 MB)
------------ 20th March, 2019 Clarification regarding request for transfer of units from one SEZ to another Pdf size:( 0.57 MB)
---- 28th January, 2019 Clarifiation regarding NoC for Partial or Full denotification'>Clarifiation regarding NoC for Partial or Full denotification Pdf size:( 0.29 MB)
............ 7th January, 2019 Documents/details to be forwarded for setting up a new Special Economic Zone in terms of the SEZ Act, 2005 and the SEZ Rules, 2006 and subsequently its notificaiton. reg. Pdf size:( 0.51 MB)
Instruction No. 92 17 Jan 2019 Request for permission to issue Provisional Membership Certificate to members of EPCES till the RCMC portal issue is resolved - regarding. Pdf size:( 0.03 MB)
2018
Instruction No. Date Instruction Details
Instruction No. 91 28 Nov 2018 Applicability of Notification No. 43/2015-20 dated 05.11.2018 to SEZ units- reg Pdf size:( 0.65 MB).
Instruction No. 90 dated 3rd Aug. 2018 3 Aug 2018 Clarification on Instruction No.89 on Guidelines regarding Change in Shareholding pattern, Name Change of SEZ Developers and SEZ units-regarding. Pdf size:( 0.25 MB)
Instructions on manner 7 May 2018 Instructions on manner of fencing and number of entry exit points in the IT/ITES/EH/Biotechnology SEZs Pdf size:( 1.75 MB)
Instruction No. 89 dated 17th May, 2018 17 May 2018 Guidelines regarding Change in Shareholding pattern, Name Change of SEZ Developers and SEZ Units. Pdf size:( 1.11 MB)
2017
Instruction No. 88 dated 16th August, 2017 17 Aug 2017 Restriction of Gold content upto maximum limit of 22 Carats for export of Gold jewellery, including partly processed jewellery, whether plain or studded and articles Pdf size:( 0.72 MB)
2016
Instruction No. 87 dated 20th December, 2016 - 21 Dec 2016 Clarification regarding import of non-prime mills left over, scrap and spurious CRGO material in SEZs. Pdf size:( 0.65 MB)
Instruction Addendum dated 28th October, 2016 - 08 Nov 2016 Instruction regarding documents to be forwarded for partial de-notification. Pdf size:( 1.61 MB)
Instruction No. 86 dated 31st October, 2016 - 02 Nov 2016 Amendment to Instruction No. 9 regarding Procedure for Reimbursement of Duty RoD in lieu of drawback for supply of goods to SEZ Developers against Indian Rupees. Pdf size:( 1.39 MB)
Instruction No. 85 - 04 Aug 2016 Allowing of authorized employees of IT/ITES units in SEZ to Work from Home or Place outside the SEZ unit. Pdf size:( 0.05 MB)
Office Memorandum - 15 Jul 2016 Instruction regarding documents to be forwarded for full notification/additional area notification /partial de-notification/full de-notification /change of name of developer or co-developer and shifting of unit from one SEZ to another SEZ. Pdf size:( 9.23 MB)
---------- 1st February, 2016 Clarification with regard to Goods temporally imported into India under Ata carnet for Display/Exhibitions can be exported to FTWZ in India for storage & authorised operations – reg. Pdf size:( 1.22 MB)
2009
Instruction No. 28 - 16 Jul 2009 Guidelines regarding requests of Co-developers. Pdf size:( 0.02 MB)
2015
Instruction No. 84 - 17 Apr 2015 Instruction No. 84 dated 16.04.2015 regarding Simplification of SEZ Rules- Inter Unit Transfers Pdf size:( 0.6 MB)
2014
Instruction No. 83 - 24 Nov 2014 Instruction No. 83 dated 21.11.2014 reg -Uniform Iist of Services to be followed in Special Economic Zones- regarding. Pdf size:( 0.6 MB)
Instruction No. 82 - 11 Sep 2014 Instruction No. 82 dated 10.09.2014 reg.Guidelines for nomination as member of SEZ Authority Pdf size:( 0.32 MB)
Instruction No. 81 - 08 Sep 2014 Instruction No. 81 dated 08.09.2014 on Exemption of vessels operating under the SEZ Rules, 2006 for oil spill response Pdf size:( 0.16 MB)
Instruction No. 80 - 03 Jun 2014 Clarification on FTWZ issues - Amendment to Instruction No. 71. Pdf size:( 0.35 MB)
2013
Instruction No. 79 - 19 Nov 2013 Uniform list of services to be followed in SEZ. Pdf size:( 0.08 MB)
Instruction No. 78 - 21 Oct 2013 Permission for sub-contracting by a SEZ Unit to a DTA Unit. Pdf size:( 0.65 MB)
Instruction No. 77 - 06 Aug 2013 Amendment to the Instruction No. 9 regarding procedure for Reimbursement of Duty DoD in lieu of drawback for supply of goods to SEZ developers against Indian Rupees. Pdf size:( 0.37 MB)
2011
76 - 22 Mar 2011 Clarification on FTWZ issues. Pdf size:( 0.41 MB)
75 - 07 Feb 2011 Clarification on Rule 47-3 of SEZ Rules, 2006 – Duty for sale of power from SEZ to DTA Pdf size:( 0.28 MB)
2010
74 - 31 Dec 2010 Amendment to the Instruction No. 69 containing guidelines to regulate functioning of plastics/Used clothing units in SEZs Pdf size:( 0.29 MB)
73 - 29 Dec 2010 Creation of Single Window Mechanism for granting various statutory approvals under Environmental and Regulation. Pdf size:( 3.14 MB)
72 - 03 Dec 2010 Clarification on execution of Bond-cum-legal Undertaking by the SEZ Developer or SEZ unit in terms of rule 22 .1 .iv of the SEZ Rules, 2006 Pdf size:( 0.72 MB)
71 - 12 Nov 2010 Clarification on Instruction No. 49 on FTWZ issues Pdf size:( 0.32 MB)
70 - 09 Nov 2010 Clarification on various Policy and operational issues relating to IT SEZs. Pdf size:( 0.02 MB)
69 - 04 Nov 2010 Guidelines to regulate functioning plastics/Used clothing units in SEZs Pdf size:( 0.49 MB)
68 - 28 Oct 2010 Transfer of used Capital Goods by SEZ units Pdf size:( 0.42 MB)
67 - 28 Oct 2010 Clarification on Rule 47-3 of SEZ Rules, 2006 – Duty for sale of power from SEZ to DTA Pdf size:( 0.28 MB)
66 - 27 Oct 2010 Energy Conservation in SEZs Pdf size:( 0.15 MB)
65 - 27 Oct 2010 Guidelines for Development of Special Economic Zones SEZs Pdf size:( 0.14 MB)
64 - 11 Aug 2010 Role of Zonal DC Pdf size:( 0.07 MB)
63 - 10 Aug 2010 Procedure regarding removal of goods to bonded warehouse under Rule 46 13 of SEZ Rules, 2006 Pdf size:( 0.45 MB)
62 - 23 Jul 2010 Procedure for clearance of State SEZ Bills Pdf size:( 0.37 MB)
61 - 14 Jul 2010 With drawal of Instruction No. 36,25,24&16 Pdf size:( 0.32 MB)
60 - 06 Jul 2010 Clarification on holding of Goods by units in FTWZ Pdf size:( 0.21 MB)
59 - 18 Jun 2010 Requests for transfer of units from one SEZ to another SEZ Pdf size:( 0.26 MB)
58 - 21 May 2010 Allowing of authorized employees of IT/ITES units in SEZ to work from Home. Pdf size:( 0.22 MB)
57 - 20 May 2010 Withdrawal of Instruction No. 34 Pdf size:( 0.17 MB)
56 - 07 May 2010 Withdrawal of Instruction No.45 Pdf size:( 0.01 MB)
55 - 05 May 2010 Allowing of authorised employees of IT/ITES units in SEZ to work from Home Pdf size:( 0.02 MB)
54 - 30 Apr 2010 Consolidated list of default authorized operations which can be undertaken by the developer/approved co-developer by default from the date of notification Pdf size:( 0.02 MB)
53 - 29 Apr 2010 DCs to put up a mechanism in place in all SEZs so that exports and import clearances take place all 7 days in a week. Pdf size:( 0.01 MB)
52 - 20 Apr 2010 Clarification on broad- banding in IT/ITES Sector SEZ Pdf size:( 0.03 MB)
51 - 25 Mar 2010 Declaration of Raw material components etc. imported by G& J units in respect of goods to be manufactured by them Pdf size:( 0.04 MB)
50 - 15 Mar 2010 Consolidated list of default authorized operations which can be undertaken by the developer/approved co-developer by default from the date of notification Pdf size:( 0.07 MB)
49 - 12 Mar 2010 Clarifications on FTWZ issues Pdf size:( 0.04 MB)
48 - 10 Mar 2010 Employment of washing process in the manufacture of agglomerates etc from imported plastic waste and scrap Pdf size:( 0.05 MB)
47 - 04 Mar 2010 Procurement, Import and Export of Prohibited and Restricted Goods – regarding Pdf size:( 0.04 MB)
46 - 12 Jan 2010 Setting up of small scale units in Central Government SEZ Pdf size:( 0.04 MB)
2009
45 - 30 Nov 2009 Implementation of the provisions of the SEZ Act and SEZ Rules, 2006 Pdf size:( 0.07 MB)
44 - 24 Nov 2009 Reports to be furnished by DCs for review/monitoring of performance of SEZs Pdf size:( 0.14 MB)
43 - 23 Nov 2009 Procedure for seeking clarification on policy issues relating to SEZ Act and Rules from Department of Commerce. Pdf size:( 0.03 MB)
42 - 18 Nov 2009 Guidelines for consideration of proposals for authorized operations by the BoA. Pdf size:( 0.09 MB)
41 - 13 Nov 2009 Clarification on calculation of NFE as per Rule 53 of the SEZ Rules, 2006 Pdf size:( 0.04 MB)
40 - 01 Oct 2009 Effective implementation of the Hazardous Waste Rules, 2008 Pdf size:( 0.06 MB)
39 - 11 Sep 2009 Procedure for consideration of operational issues regarding SEZs Pdf size:( 0.32 MB)
38 - 11 Sep 2009 SEZ Online Project. Pdf size:( 0.25 MB)
37 - 07 Sep 2009 Clarification on whether import, re-melt, re-make and export of imported finished jewellery is an authorized activity in SEZ. Pdf size:( 0.22 MB)
36 - 03 Sep 2009 Instructions regarding proposals to be considered by BOA Pdf size:( 0.25 MB)
35 - 04 Sep 2009 Consolidated list of default authorized operations which can be undertaken by the developer/approved co-developer by default from the date of notification-Reg. Pdf size:( 0.85 MB)
34 - 31 Aug 2009 Implementation of the Provisions of the SEZ Act,2005 & SEZ Rules,2006 Pdf size:( 0.29 MB)
33 - 20 Aug 2009 Timebound disposal of various categories of applications Pdf size:( 0.71 MB)
32 - 17 Aug 2009 Clearance of used capital goods into Domestic Tariff Area regarding Pdf size:( 0.01 MB)
31 - 17 Aug 2009 Requirement of lease agreement when Developer/Co-Developer and unit are the same-clarification-reg. Pdf size:( 0.21 MB)
30 - 03 Aug 2009 Norms for building infrastructure in the non-processing area of SEZs Pdf size:( 0.04 MB)
29 - 18 Aug 2009 Guidelines regarding land acquisition for SEZs Pdf size:( 0.32 MB)
28 16th July, 2009 Guidelines regarding "requests of co-developers" - Reg Pdf size:( 0.25 MB)
27 - 18 Aug 2009 Guidelines regarding "Conditions for relaxation of contiguity criteria in respect of SEZs" Pdf size:( 0.75 MB)
26 - 26 Feb 2009 Administrative structure and process of clearing cargo in ports in SEZs Pdf size:( 0.06 MB)
25 - 16 Jul 2009 Guidelines regarding “putting up of a boundary wall” Pdf size:( 0.05 MB)
24 - 16 Jul 2009 Guidelines for dealing with “Requests for change in area of SEZs” Pdf size:( 0.05 MB)
23 - 16 Jul 2009 Guidelines regarding “Proposal for FDIs” Pdf size:( 0.05 MB)
22 - 16 Jul 2009 Guidelines regarding “Grant of Extension of Validity of in-principle approvals” Pdf size:( 0.06 MB)
21 - 16 Jul 2009 Guidelines regarding “Transfer of In-principle or Formal approval issued to a SEZ Developer to its subsidiary or SPV” Pdf size:( 0.06 MB)
2008
20 - 22 Aug 2008 Default authorized operations
2009
19 - 10 Jul 2009 DEPB claims. Pdf size:( 0.04 MB)
18 - 26 Feb 2009 Guidelines regarding the transactions related to SEZs consequent upon Amendment to Section 3 of the Indian Stamp Act 1899 through Section 57 of the SEZ Act, 2005. Pdf size:( 0.01 MB)
17 - 18 Jun 2009 Handing over charge of IT/ITES SEZ to the concerned Director, STPI. Pdf size:( 0.05 MB)
16 - 11 Jun 2009 Validity of Formal Approval Pdf size:( 0.07 MB)
15 - 11 Jun 2009 Reimbursement of duty in lieu of drawback for supply of goods to SEZ Developers against Indian Rupees. Pdf size:( 0.04 MB)
14 - 03 Jun 2009 Single Window Mechanism – Instructions thereon. Pdf size:( 0.06 MB)
13 - 03 Jun 2009 Clarification on Lease of space on shift basis in IT/ITES SEZ & Disaster Management/ Recovery Centre Pdf size:( 0.08 MB)
12 - 01 Jun 2009 Clarification on applicability of Narcotics Drug and Psychotropic Substances Act Pdf size:( 0.07 MB)
11 - 12 Aug 2009 Procurement of used capital goods from DTA by SEZ Units. Pdf size:( 1.17 MB)
10 - 25 May 2009 Clarification on Rule 49(4)(b) of SEZ Rules, 2006 – removal of used packing materials Pdf size:( 0.05 MB)
9 - 18 Feb 2009 Procedure for Reimbursement of Duty (RoD) in lieu of drawback for supply of goods to SEZ Developers against Indian Rupees Pdf size:( 0.02 MB)
2007
8 - 12 Oct 2007 Amendment to SEZ Rules, 2006—Units proposing to procure Second Hand Capital Goods
2006
7 - 14 Nov 2006 Setting up of new trading units in the Special Economic Zones -Reg. Pdf size:( 0.05 MB)
6 - 03 Aug 2006 Implementation of the provisions of the SEZ Act, 2005 & SEZ Rules, 2006 Pdf size:( 0.06 MB)
5 - 31 May 2006 Setting up of new trading units in the Special Economic Zones Pdf size:( 0.05 MB)
4 - 24 May 2006 Modification in Instruction No. 1/2006 dated 24th March, 2006 of the Department of Commerce regarding setting up of trading units in the Special Economic Zones Pdf size:( 0.05 MB)
3 - 24 Mar 2006 Letter of Approval to SEZ units – Authorized operations - Clarifications Pdf size:( 0.05 MB)
2 - 24 Mar 2006 Execution of Bound-cum-Legal Undertaking by SEZ Developers/Units under SEZ Rules, 2006 – Clarification Pdf size:( 0.05 MB)
1 - 24 Mar 2006 Approval for setting up of trading units in Special Economic Zones Pdf size:( 0.05 MB)

 

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