The West Bengal Special Economic Zone Act, 2003
west-bengal · 2003
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the West Bengal Special Economic Zone Act, 2003
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the West Bengal Special Economic Zone Act, 2003, including "amenities," "authority," and "Special Economic Zone."
- S. 3The section authorizes the State Government to designate areas as Special Economic Zones and submit proposals to the Central Government for approval.
- S. 4Section 4 grants the Development Commissioner powers to oversee, approve, and administer activities in Special Economic Zones.
- S. 5Section 5 allows the State Government to appoint officers from specified departments to assist the Development Commissioner in implementing the Act.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the State Government to delegate its functions under the Act to the Development Commissioner.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates the State Government to select developers for developing designated Special Economic Zones, validating prior selections.
- S. 8Section 8 empowers the Developer to develop, manage, and provide infrastructure for a Special Economic Zone, including land allocation and service charge levying.
- S. 9Section 9 establishes a Special Economic Zone Development Authority to manage and oversee the designated zones.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the composition and chairperson of the authority for the West Bengal Special Economic Zone.
- S. 11Section 11 of the West Bengal Special Economic Zone Act, 2003, disqualifies individuals from being appointed to the authority if they meet certain specified criteria, including criminal conviction, insolvency, mental incapacity, or conflict of interest.
- S. 12The State Government may remove any member of the authority Validity of acts and proceedings
- S. 13(a) Primary metallurgical industries (such as production of Iron and Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Zinc, Lead and Ferro Allo
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the meeting frequency, quorum, and voting procedure for the West Bengal Special Economic Zone Authority.
- S. 15The authority can hire staff and their terms, including pay, are set by regulations.
- S. 16Section 16 mandates the authority to develop and manage Special Economic Zones, levying fees and leasing land for business facilitation.
- S. 17Section 17 establishes a fund for the Special Economic Zone Development Authority to hold all collected and received monies for the Act's purposes.
- S. 18Section 18 prohibits tourism projects within 200-500m of high tide line or over 1000m elevation if investment exceeds five crores.
- S. 19The authority can spend funds as needed to fulfill the objectives authorized by the Act.
- S. 20(1) The authority shall cause to be maintained proper books of accounts in such form, and in such manner, as,may be pre
- S. 21Highway Projects
- S. 22Section 22 allows the State Government to temporarily suspend and replace the Special Economic Zone Authority after due process.
- S. 23Section 23 ensures the West Bengal Special Economic Zone Authority cannot be liquidated except by State Government order.
- S. 24Section 24 allows the West Bengal Special Economic Zone Authority to recover payable sums as land-revenue arrears under the Bengal Public Demands Recovery Act, 1913.
- S. 25Section 25 of the West Bengal Special Economic Zone Act, 2003 governs electricity generation, distribution, and supply in Special Economic Zones under the Electricity Act, 2003.
- S. 26Section 26 authorizes the Development Commissioner to grant environmental clearances for SEZ units, with oversight from the Pollution Control Board and periodic compliance inspections.
- S. 27Cement
- S. 28Section declares a Special Economic Zone as an Industrial Township, applying the West Bengal Municipal Act with specified modifications.
- S. 29Electroplating
- S. 30Section 30 overrides any conflicting laws for the Act's provisions and rules.
- S. 31Section 31 protects individuals from legal actions for good faith actions under the West Bengal Special Economic Zone Act, 2003.
- S. 32The section allows the State Government to create rules for implementing the Act's provisions.
- S. 33Section 33 allows the authority to create regulations in line with the Act and State Government consultation.
- S. 34Section 34 makes non-compliance with SEZ-related laws an offense punishable under those laws.
- S. 35The section allows the State Government to resolve Act implementation issues within three years, excluding environmental clearance projects.
- S. 197914 of 1947
- S. 1993Fund of authority