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2.1
Single Window Clearance : The Special Economic Zone
will provide for a single Window Clearance for approvals
and clearances for investors. This will be targeted
for timely clearances using electronic formats on Electronic
Data Interchange (EDI) platform.
a.
Each Special Economic Zone will designate a Development
Commissioner (DC). DC would be the Designated Authority
representing State and Central Government and their
agencies for all investments by SEZ Units for the Specific
SEZ.
b. Single window for all agencies of GoAP including
Power, water, Commercial Tax Department (sales tax,
entertainment tax), Food & Drug Administration,
Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB), Industries
& Commerce Department, Commissioner of Industries/District
Industries Commissioner, Chief Inspector of Factories,
State Labour Officer, Employment Exchange Officer (Apprenticeship
Act etc.) District Fire Officer, AP Transco, Police
Department (Foreigners' registration cell) available
at SEZ etc. and other terms and agencies included from
time to time by GoAP, Officials of above state departments
and agencies will be nominated to DC's office to assist
the DC on a need basis, at the discretion of the DC.
2.2
Simplified Business Working Environment : All procedures
will have pre-laid guidelines and time lines for disposing
off cases as well as approval with certification fees.
a.
Self-certification will be enabled for all industries
using empanelled private sector inspection agencies.
b. To the extent possible, regulation and governance
on the SEZ shall rest with the DC. Physical inspections
would be undertaken in accordance with schedule in consultation
with DC.
c. Exemption for small scale industries and IT
industries from registration.
d. SEZ Company will provide necessary infrastructure
(building, office space and equipment) for DC and pay
equitable amounts as salary and prerequisites to the
DC's office staff through suitable escrow account.
2.3
Development Authority :
a)
The Development Commissioner is deemed to be appropriate
authority for the Industrial Development Area for the
notified SEZ area.
b)
Role of Development Commissioner
Regulation
: To provide clearances under various statues and regulations
of Government of India and State Government.
Facilitation : To facilitate clearances not granted
within the SEZ and advise Government on issues requiring
Framework amendments of clarifications.
Promotion : To undertake marketing of the zones alongwith
private promoter.
3.1
50% exemption will be allowed on Stamp Duty, Registration
Fee on transfer of lands meant for Industrial use in
the Special Economic Zone area.
3.2
Complete exemption of stamp duty and registration fee
for loan agreements, credit deeds, mortgages and hypothecation
deeds executed by the SEZ Units for assets in the SEZ
in favour of banks or financial institutions will also
be allowed.
3.3
With due regard to the National Uniform floor rate policy
and exemptions given to SEZs throughout the Country,
the State Government proposes to extend the following
exemptions to AP-SEZ, Achutapuram.
'Other
state taxes including sales tax, VAT, luxury tax and
entertainment tax and state duties on transactions within
SEZ. Sale tax and other State Taxes on inputs (goods
and services) made to SEZ units from Off Zone suppliers
within the State.
A
Consensus would also be attempted at National level
for exemption being given to SEZs throughout the country.
4.1
The State exempts Power in SEZ from Electricity Duty
and Tax.
4.2
Captive Power will be allowed in SEZ. Government will
take a view as to whether SEZ units will be given exemption
from wheeling charges and grid protection charges levied
on Captive Power.
4.3
The APSEZ will take necessary steps to make arrangements
in respect of transmission, distribution and collection
of bills"
The
SEZ Company will ensure the provision of adequate water
supply within the SEZ.
6.1
The State Govt. delegates power of Labour Commissioner
to the DC.
6.2
State Govt. will also place an officer of Labour Department
under the DC.
6.3
The State Govt. approves simplified submissions of reports
by SEZ Units and created a Consolidated Annual Report
System. Self-Certification is also approved.
6.4
Appropriate officials with DC will be designated as
Inspectors, Conciliation Officers and Registration Officers
under the labor laws to provide Single Window service.
6.5
For inspection relating to workers' health and safety,
the State Government permits units to undertake inspection
by accredited agencies notified by DC.
6.6
Summary of proposed simplifications under labour laws
is given at Appendix-A.
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7.
Environment Department and Andhra Pradesh
Pollution Control Board:
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7.1
Development Commissioner will be notified as the appropriate
authority to represent the APPCD, with regard to clearances
for all SEZ Units. In respect of inspections pertaining
to pollution control, these would be taken up by the
Pollution Control Staff deputed to the Development Commissioner
of SEZ.
7.2
SEZ does not require Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)
approval.
7.3
Industrial Approvals:
7.3
(a) Non-Polluting Units : Approval will be based
on SEZ EIA Master Plan. DC will provide Consent for
Establishment and Operations.
7.3
(b) Polluting Units : SEZ Level Empowered Committee
(with experts nominated by MoEF, APPCBO will assist
DC in speedy approvals to polluting units. Such Units
will approach Ministry of Environment and Forests, GoI
and receive consent on EIA within 45 days.
7.4
Operating Framework for Industries :
a.
Periodic Self Certification for all industries in the
SEZ, assisted by private certification agencies. Random
sampling monitoring by DC of Units for environmental
management.
b.
Afforestation : SEZ Level Empowered Committee may grant
approvals for developments on specific pockets based
on compensatory afforestation in line with guidelines
established by SEZ Town Planning Authority.
c.
No Development Zone : Government will consider establishing
a no industrial development zone around the SEZ periphery,
to extent possible as a green belt in order to avoid
unplanned development.
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8.
Municipal Administration Department and Panchayat
Raj Department :
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8.1
The State Government will declare the SEZ as a local
authority, which shall replace the existing Panchayats.
Such local authority will be vested with all powers
and shall carry out all functions in the existing provisions.
The State Government may further declare this local
authority as a Municipality.
8.2
SEZ land will be notified in line with the SEZ Master
plan approved by DC. The SEZ Master Plan will be undertaken
in accordance with international best practice in town
planning and Environment and Social Management Planning
norms. Town planning Authority (with nominees from State
and SEZ Company) will be established for regulating
land usage in SEZ.
The
State govt. will process creation of State Police, Fire
Services and Home Guard Structures for SEZ(s) for the
maintenance of Law & Order.
Special
territorial jurisdiction will be accorded to Special
Courts as necessary in the SEZ, in consonance with High
Court approvals. Prescribed court fee and suitable service
fees may be notified for such courts.
11.
Education Framework :
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The
State Gov. will facilitate development and augmentation
of education and training facilities through suitable
formats including private sector formats. The education
policy for SEZ aims to proactively create highly skilled
and managerial human resource bases in line with the
needs and dynamics of international markets.
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12.
All other Policies of the State would remain
in force for the SEZ, unless they are amended
by the appropriate authority.
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