SEZ Developers not to apply afresh for authorized services already approved
VIDE letter No. D.12/25/2012-SEZ dated 16th September 2013 a list of 58 services which may be permitted by all Unit Approval Committees (UACs) as default authorised services was conveyed. Later, representations were received for inclusion of more services in the list of default authorised services. Pursuant thereto, two more services namely, Rent-a-cab Scheme Operator's Services & SEZ Online Services were included in the list of default authorised services. This decision was conveyed to all Development Commissioners vide Instruction Dated: November 19, 2013.Subsequently, it seems six more got added in the list of default authorised services.
A fresh problem apparently has cropped up recently. Representations have been received by the Department of Commerce that despite issue of default list of authorised services by DoC, the SEZ Developers and Units are forced to apply afresh to UAC even for those authorized services which are already approved earlier by the UAC for the said Developers/Units.
The Ministry, therefore, reiterates that directions issued vide instruction No.79 dated 19.11.2013 may be followed and Development Commissioners should not insist on fresh application for authorized services already approved by UAC.
Perhaps, the officers manning the SEZ are unaware that the underlying philosophy of the Modified Government is - less government, more governance!
Instruction ., Dated: November 21, 2014