The Gujarat Single Window Clearances Act, 2017
gujarat · 2017
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- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Gujarat Single Window Clearances Act, 2017, including "clearances," "competent authority," and "industrial undertaking."
- S. 6Section 6 establishes a Single Window Facilitation Committee to streamline clearance processes and monitor application reviews.
- S. 7Section 7 establishes a State Level Facilitation Committee to oversee industrial development, fast-track applications, and make recommendations for Gujarat's growth.
- S. 8Section 8 establishes an Investor Facilitation Agency to guide entrepreneurs, promote investments, and resolve investor issues in Gujarat.
- S. 9Section 9 mandates applications for clearances to be submitted in prescribed form and with specified processing fee to the competent authority.
- S. 10Section 10 allows the competent authority to request additional info from applicants and requires applicants to provide it promptly.
- S. 11The section allows the state government to create combined application forms and mandates all departments to accept them for processing.
- S. 12Section 12 requires entrepreneurs to self-certify compliance with relevant laws when applying for clearances.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the State Government's authority to set application processing and time limits for clearances.
- S. 14Section 14 allows the District Level Facilitation Committee to review and forward cases to the State Level Facilitation Committee for final decision.
- S. 15The Single Window Facilitation Committee can review and override District Committee orders, with its decisions being final.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the Single Window Facilitation Committee to review clearance decisions and refer them to the State Level Facilitation Committee for final binding orders.
- S. 17Section 17 allows the Single Level Facilitation Committee to review and revise decisions made by itself or the State Level Facilitation Committee.
- S. 18Section penalizes entrepreneurs for false information and officials for delays in processing applications.
- S. 19(1) Inspections under the relevant Acts or the rules made thereunder by the different authorities shall be conducted j
- S. 20The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to and not in derogation of, any provision of any existing law
- S. 21The State Government can issue necessary directions for compliance with the Act and rules, which the Single Window Facility and DLFC must follow.
- S. 22Section protects committee members and employees from lawsuits for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 23(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this
- S. 24The section allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within three years.
- S. 2017(2) It shall come into force at once