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The meeting of the Approval Committee of Noida SEZ was held on 20103/2014
at 12 Noon in the Conference Hall of NSEZ, Noida. The meeting was chaired by
Dr. L.B. Singhal, Development Commissioner, Noida SEZ. Following members were
present:
1 Shri Manish Goyal, Addl. Commissioner, Customs
2 Sh. Manu Tentiwal, Joint Development Commissioner, NSEZ
3 Shri S.S. Kumar, Under Secretary, Deptt. Of Commerce
4 Shri Gagandeep Singh, Asstt. DGFT
5 Shri Sudheer Kumar, Associate Architect, Noida Authority
Besides, Shri Rakesh Kumar, Dy. Development Commissioner, NSEZ, Shri Sharad
Srivastava, Dy. Commissioner of Customs, NSEZ, Shri R.P. Verma, Asstt.
Development Commissioner, NSEZ, Shri Bhuvan Yadav, AEE, U.P.P.C.B. Noida and
Shri Anil Kumar Sharma, SDO, UPPCL also attended the meeting.
GIST OF THE MEETING:
Ratification of Minutes of last meeting of the Approval Committee:
The Approval Committee ratified the minutes of the last meeting held on 20101/2014.
Decisions on Proposals:
1. Proposal in respect of MIs Atco Flexduct Pvt. Ltd. for change of entrepreneur (by way
of transfer of building) in favour of MIs Ebix Software India Pvt. Ltd. (Unit-ll).
The Committee, after due deliberations, approved the proposal for transfer of assets and
liability of Mis Atco Flexduct Pvt. Ltd. to Mis Ebix Software India Pvt. Ltd., a valid LOA
holder, subject to condition that transferor unit will complete exit formalities first and
applicable transfer charges shall be paid. The Committee also reviewed the performance of
MIs Atco Flexduct Pvt. Ltd. and noted the achievement of positive NFE by the unit as on
31/03/2013.
2. Proposal for amendment in authorized operations, approval for procurement of
indigenous goods. of MIs Lakeland Gloves & Safety Apparel Pvt. Ltd and review of
performance.
The Committee noted that the unit has been NFE negative by Rs. 30.41 lakhs during the
L~ve years block (23/10/2008 to 22/10/2013). Therefore, the Committee directed the
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Specified Officer, NSEZ to work out the quantum of applicable duty availed on the inputs
commensurate with the value of negative NFE earnings (based on exported goods) as
shown by the unit during the period of first five years, and inform the unit (along with details
of accrued interest) to pay the same to Customs within 15 days from the date of issue of
these minutes. The Committee, therefore, deferred the proposal of the unit and
adjudication of the SCN and decided to take up the same only on payment of duty and
interest by the unit as worked out by the Customs.
3. Proposal in respect of MIs Shree Namo Alloys - Amendment in LOA
The Committee noted that the unit has been NFE negative by Rs. 12.43 lakhs during the
first five years block (02/01/2005 to 01/01/2010). Therefore, the Committee directed the Oy.
Commissioner of Customs, NSEZ to work out the quantum of applicable duty availed on the
inputs commensurate with the value of negative NFE earnings (based on exported goods)
as shown by the unit during the period of first five years, and inform the unit (along with
details of accrued interest) to pay the same to Customs within 15 days from the date of
issue of these minutes. The Committee, therefore, deferred the proposal of the unit and
adjudication of the SCN and decided to take up the same only on payment of duty and
interest by the unit as worked out by the Customs.
4. Proposal of MIs Indeutsch Industries Pvt. Ltd. (II) for inclusion of Trading items in
LOA
The Committee considered the proposal and approved inclusion of trading items as
requested by the unit. However, amended LOA shall be issued only on receipt of
projections of export, forex outgo and NFE Earnings from the unit.
5. Proposal of MIs Trade Perfections for inclusion of additional trading activities in LOA
& Review of performance.
The Committee discussed the proposal of the unit and decided to defer the case with the
directions to the unit to rethink on the viability of physical export of the proposed items and
submit its confirmation for further discussion on the matter. The Committee further reviewed
the performance of the unit and noted the achievement of positive NFE by the unit as on
31/03/2013.
6. Proposal of MIs Tripier Group India Pty. Ltd. for inclusion of additional
l~Ufacturing items in LOA, and Reviewof performance.
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The Committee discussed the agenda note and approved the proposal of the unit for
inclusion of manufacturing of additional items in LOA. The Committee also reviewed the
performance of the unit and noted the achievement of positive NFE by the unit as on
31/03/2013.
7. Proposal for amendment in LOA of MIs Indo Dan Lampshades Pvt. Ltd. and review of
performance.
The Committee considered and approved the proposal of the unit for amendment in
authorised activities relating to manufacturing as per agenda note. The Committee also
reviewed the trading activities allowed to the unit and decided to allow the same subject to
condition that 100% physical export shall be undertaken and no DTA sale will be allowed.
The Committee further reviewed the performance of the unit and noted the achievement of
positive NFE by the unit as on 31/03/2013.
8. Proposal of MIs MEC Global for Amendment in LOA and review of performance
The Committee considered and approved the proposal of the unit for inclusion of services in
LOA as requested by the unit, subject to the condition that 100% physical export shall be
undertaken and no DTA sale will be allowed.
The Committee further reviewed the performance of the unit and noted the achievement of
positive NFE by the unit as on 31/03/2013.
9. Proposal of MIs Electro Optic Systems Division (Unit-II) [A division of MIs Optic
Electronic India Pvt. Ltd.] - Change of name of unit, Amendment in LOA and review
of performance
The Committee deferred the proposal with the directions to re-examine the same W.r.t.
items approved by the UAC and whether change in name of Division has been informed to
ROC or not.
10. Proposal for decision on Transfer of building at Plot No. 144 in favour of MIs GCS
Impex (NSEZ)
The Committee noted that since the matter is sub judice before the Hon'ble Delhi High
Court, therefore, the Committee decided to defer the case till the announcement of verdict
by the Hon'ble High Court.
11. Proposal of MIs Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. for Change of Entrepreneur (transferlu;seml
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The Committee deliberated on the proposal and decided not to approve the same as the
validity of Letter of Approval and the lease of the land allotted to the unit has already
expired 'and thus the proposal does not fulfil the conditions as laid down in third proviso to
Rule 19(2) read with rule 74A of SEZ Rules, 2006. Hence rejected.
12. Proposal of MIs Aksasia Creations Pvt. Ltd. for LOA Renewal, Adjudication of SCN
and review of performance
The Committee took note of the submissions made by the unit against the show cause
notice dated 18/12/2013 and considered the proposal of the unit for LOA renewal. After
detailed discussions the Committee decided to renew the LOA dated 21/02/2005 for five
years i.e. up to 30/07/2018 subject to condition that no request from the unit for transfer of
assets/building under the provisions of the SEZ Rules, 2006 shall be entertained during this
extended period of five years. However, in case unit wants to exit from SEZ scheme during
the said period of five year, it will have to surrender the allotted plot along with building
thereon to the NSEZ Authority for further necessary action under the prevailing provisions.
13. Proposal of MIs Aksasia Creations Pvt. Ltd. for review of lapselcancellation of LOA
dated 03/07/2012
The Committee deliberated on the proposal at length and decided to reinstate & extend the
LOA dated 03/07/2012 for one year i.e. up to 02/07/2014 subject to consideration of sharing
permission to the unit as per prevailing provisions of the NSEZ Authority.
14. Proposal of MIs Jayshree Gems & Jewellery for cancellation of 'in principle' approval
for exit, Renewal of LOA and review of performance.
The Committee decided to defer the proposal for its next meeting as no one from the unit
turned up for the meeting.
15. Proposal in respect of MIs Interactivity Broadband Telecommunication Pvt. Ltd. for
. review of performance, Hearing for SCN adjudication, Renewal and Amendment of
LOA.
The Committee, after detailed discussion, deferred the proposal with the directions to the
unit to clarify and explain in detail as to how the activities being undertaken by it arel~under rule 76 of the SEZ Rules, 2006.
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16. Proposal in respect of MIs SU Import Services Pvt. Ltd. for Amendment in LOA &
Review of performance
The Committee deliberated on the proposal of the unit and approved the same as
requested by the unit.
The Committee also reviewed the performance of the unit and noted the achievement of
positive NFE by the unit during previous block of five years and as on 31/03/2013.
17. Proposal in respect of MIs Sunglass Palace Pvt. Ltd. for Amendment in LOA
The Committee approved inclusion of additional trading items as requested by the unit,
subject to condition that 100% physical export shall be undertaken and no DTA sale will be
allowed.
18. Proposal in respect of MIs 8.5. 8ikram Overseas for Renewal of LOA, Adjudication of
SCN & Review of sharing etc.
The Committee took note of the submissions made by the unit against the show cause
notice dated 24/12/2013 and considered the proposal of the unit for LOA renewal. After
detailed discussions the Committee decided to renew the LOA dated 09/07/2001 for five
years i.e. up to 26/01/2019 subject to condition that no request from the unit for transfer of
assetslbuilding under the provisions of the SEZ Rules, 2006 shall be entertained during this
extended period of five years. However, in case the unit wants to exit from SEZ scheme
during the said period of five year, it will have to surrender the allotted plot along with
building thereon to the NSEZ Authority for further necessary action under the prevailing
provisions.
19. Proposal in respect of MIs Radha Jewellery Pvt. Ltd. for change of directors and
review of performance
Since nobody from the unit attended the meeting, the Committee deferred the proposal for
. the next meeting.
20. Proposal in respect of MIs Met Trade India for change of name of company and
review of performance
The Committee ratified the approval of DC for taking the change of the name of company
l~ordS. The Committee also reviewed the performance of the unit and noted the
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achievement of positive NFE by the unit as on 31/03/2013.
21. Proposal in respect of MIs Arditi India Pvt. Ltd. regarding taking the Date of
Commencement of Production (DCP) on records
The Committee discussed the agenda and decided that date of authenticated document
submitted as proof against first supply made in terms of Rule 53A(a-o) of the SEZ Rules,
2006 shall also be taken as date of commencement of production (DCP) in addition to date
of first Customs assessed Shipping Bill (self-certified commercial invoice in case of Service
unit).
22. Proposal in respect of MIs India Craft Loom for Review of performance
The Committee deferred the case for next meeting as nobody from the unit appeared
before the Committee.
23. Proposal in respect of MIs Diwa Exports for Review of performance
The Committee reviewed the performance and compliance with the terms & conditions of
the LOA by the unit and took note of the achievement of positive NFE by the unit as on
31/03/2013.
24. Proposal in respect of MIs Pana Exports for Review of performance
The Committee deferred the proposal with the directions to the unit to furnish a detailed
write up about their future action plan in respect of the unit.
25. Proposal in respect of MIs Dyno Electrics Pvt. Ltd. for Review of performance and
ratification of LOA renewal
The Committee reviewed the performance and compliance with the terms & conditions of
the LOA by the unit and took note of the achievement of positive NFE by the unit as on
31/03/2013. The Committee also ratified the approval of DC for extension of LOA granted
to the unit.
26. Proposal of MIs De Core Science & Technologies Ltd. for Review of performance I
Lease rent etc.
tu;g::mmittee noted that since a reference in the matter has already been made to the
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Department of Commerce vide letter dated 25/10/2012, hence, the Committee decided to
defer the proposal till the receipt of reply from the Department of Commerce.
27. Proposal in respect of MIs Medico Electrodes International for Amalgamation of Plots
The Committee discussed the agenda and allowed amalgamation of Plot No. 142A/27 &
142A/28, NSEZ subject to condition that provisions relating to ground coverage, FAR and
setback of total area of land after amalgamation would be followed as per NaiDA by-laws.
28. Proposal in respect of MIs Vishwaas - Hearing for Adjudication of SCN
The Committee deferred the proposal as the unit representative did not appear before the
Committee.
29. Proposal in respect of Amendment of LOAs of units engaged in manufacture of
Gutkha & Pan Masala containing tobacco or nicotine as ingredients.
The Committee discussed the agenda and ratified the action taken on file for LOA
amendments of the respective units in light of Notification No. 6288/FSDA/FOOD/2012
dated 04/10/2012 issued by the Govt. of Uttar Pradesh.
30. Proposal in respect of Streamlining of Regulatory Mechanism for SEZ units in the
Gems and Jewellery Sector
The Committee took note of/ratified the action taken on individual files for LOA amendments
of the respective units in light of Instructions dated 31/12/2013 issued by the Department of
Commerce on the subject.
Additional Agenda:
1. Proposal in respect of MIs Ess Ess Traders for Renewal of LOA, Change in
constitution of firm and review of performance
On specific request from the unit, the Committee considered the proposal. The Committee,
however, deferred the proposal with the directions to the unit to first ensure compliance with
various documentary requirements and clearance of outstanding lease rent etc.
The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.
(Ma u Tentiwal)2-Y!6 ~J1n/yJt. Development Commissioher
(Dr. LB. Singhal)Development Commissioner