The ASSAM EASE OF DOING BUSINESS ACT, 2016.(Single Document)
assam · 2016
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Assam Ease of Doing Business Act, 2016
- S. 2The section applies the Act to state clearances for industrial or service sector setups in Assam, excluding central enactments.
- S. 3Section 3 defines key terms used in the Assam Ease of Doing Business Act, 2016, including "Application," "Board of Governor," "Bureau," and "Clearance."
- S. 4Section establishes the Assam Bureau of Investment Promotion for overseeing and expediting industrial and service sector clearances in Assam.
- S. 5The section establishes a Board of Governors for the Assam Bureau of Investment Promotion, chaired by the Chief Minister.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the responsibilities and operational procedures of the Board of Governors for the Assam Bureau of Investment Promotion.
- S. 7Section 7 establishes a Single Window Agency for streamlined investment clearances in Assam, led by key government officials.
- S. 8Section 8 establishes the Single Window Agency's responsibilities for creating an online portal for investor applications and various clearances.
- S. 9Section 9 mandates online registration, submission, and processing of clearance applications via a Single Window portal in Assam.
- S. 10Section 10 requires applicants to provide a self-certificate when submitting online applications to the Single Window Agency.
- S. 11Section 11 establishes a permanent Single Window Agency in Assam with designated officers and staff for streamlined business operations.
- S. 12The Single Window Agency can hire or outsource help with Executive Committee approval.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the Executive Committee's duties to monitor, supervise, and promote investment in Assam through various initiatives and recommendations.
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the duties of the Chief Executive Officer to process investment proposals, manage the Single Window Agency Web Portal, and coordinate with state government efforts to encourage new investments.
- S. 15The section allows the government to set processing and clearance time limits for applications under the Act, overriding existing state laws.
- S. 16Section 16 provides that if clearance is not issued timely, it is deemed granted unless specific land-related processes apply.
- S. 17The State Government can exempt any clearance from the Act's purview for good reasons.
- S. 18Section 18 provides budgetary support for the Single Window Agency's operations and specifies its fund utilization for various expenses.
- S. 19Section mandates the Single Window Agency to maintain and audit accounts, submit audited reports to the State Government, and comply with government directions.
- S. 20The State Government can set fees or charges for services under this Act if it chooses.
- S. 21Section 21 outlines the financial delegation powers for expenditure under the Assam Ease of Doing Business Act, 2016.
- S. 22Section 22 allows suspension or cancellation of clearances obtained through false certification or corruption.
- S. 23Section 23 penalizes applicants for using false documents to obtain clearance under the Assam Ease of Doing Business Act.
- S. 24Section 24 holds company officers liable for offenses committed by the company, unless they prove lack of knowledge or due diligence.
- S. 25Section penalizes officials for neglecting duties under the Assam Ease of Doing Business Act, 2016.
- S. 26Section 26 allows the Chief Executive Officer to refer difficulties to the Executive Committee for resolution, with final decisions subject to Board approval.
- S. 27The Board of Governors can delegate its powers to the Executive Committee or Chief Executive Officer via a specific resolution.
- S. 28Section 28 allows aggrieved parties to appeal clearance decisions to the Assam Industries and Commerce Department, with the government's final decision being binding.
- S. 29(1) The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the provisions of this Act
- S. 30(1) The Assam Ease of Doing Business Ordinance, 2016 is hereby repealed
- S. 1860Section penalizes entrepreneurs for non-compliance with self-certification conditions with fines up to ₹30,000 for repeat offenses.