MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE UNIT APPROVAL COMMITTEES FOR SEZs The Joint Meeting of the Unit Approval Committees was held on 29.10.2010 at 04.00 PM at VSEZ Sub-Office, Hyderabad. Members Present: 1) Smt. Janaki Arun Kumar, IRS, Commissioner of Customs & Central Excise, Tirupati Commissionerate, Tirupati. 2) Dr. M. Srinivasa Rao, IRS, Commissioner of Income Tax, Tirupati Commissionerate, Tirupati. 3) Smt. N. Padmasri, IRS, Additional Commissioner of Customs & Central Excise, Hyderabad-I Commissionerate, Kendriya Shulk Bhavan, Basheer Bagh, Hyderabad – 500 004. 4) Shri Shrikant Patil, IRS, Additional Commissioner of Income Tax, Hyderabad-IV Commissionerate, Hyderabad. 5) Shri C. N. Sawant, Assistant Commissioner of Customs & Central Excise, Hyderabad-III Commissionerate, Hyderabad. 6) Shri C. Simeon, Assistant Commissioner of Customs & Central Excise, Guntur. 7) Shri A. Mohan Rao, Assistant Commissioner of Labour, Hyderabad. 8) Shri G. Vijaya Prasad, General Manager, District Industries Centre, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. 9) Shri B. Rama Manohar, Income Tax Officer, Office of the Commissioner of Income Tax, Guntur Commissionerate, Andhra Pradesh. 10) Shri P. Pulla Rao, Deputy Director, District Industries Centre, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh. 11) Shri B. Srinivasa Rao, Deputy Director, District Industries Centre, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh. 12) Shri T. Sunil Reddy, Executive Director, M/s. Sri City (P) Limited, Andhra Pradesh. (Special Invitee) 13) Shri K. Gajendra, General Manager (Marketing), M/s. Hyderabad Gems SEZ Limited, Andhra Pradesh. (Special Invitee) 14) Shri K. Sandeep Reddy, Assistant General Manager, M/s. GMR Hyderabad Aviation SEZ Limited, Andhra Pradesh. (Special Invitee) 15) Shri T. Sreeram, Assistant General Manager, M/s. Shantha Biotechnics Limited, Andhra Pradesh. (Special Invitee) The Development Commissioner, VSEZ and Chair Person, UAC welcomed the Members and apprised them briefly about the proposals placed before the Committees for their consideration. The items listed in the Agenda were discussed and following decisions were taken. AGENDA Item No. 1: Ratification of the Minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Unit Approval Committees held on 23.09.2010. The Unit Approval Committee ratified the Minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Unit Approval Committees held on 23.09.2010. UNIT APPROVAL COMMITTEE FOR M/s. APIIC LIMITED, SEZ for Pharmaceutical Formulations at Polepally Village, Jedcherla Mandal, Mahaboob Nagar District, Andhra Pradesh AGENDA Item No. 2: Proposal of M/s. Hetero Drugs Limited for setting up a new unit for manufacture of Injections in M/s. APIIC Limited, SEZ for Pharmaceutical Formulations at Polepally Village, Jedcherla Mandal, Mahaboob Nagar District, Andhra Pradesh. The Unit Approval Committee discussed and approved the proposal. 1 AGENDA Item No. 3: Proposal of M/s. Symed Labs Limited for setting up of a new unit for manufacture of Linezoid and Eye Drops in M/s. APIIC Ltd. SEZ for Pharmaceutical Formulations at Polepally Village, Jedcherla Mandal, Mahaboob Nagar District, Andhra Pradesh. The Unit Approval Committee discussed and approved the proposal. UNIT APPROVAL COMMITTEE FOR M/s. GMR Hyderabad Aviation SEZ LIMITED, SEZ for Aviation Sector at Mamidipalli Village, Shamshabad Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh AGENDA Item No. 4 (a): Proposal of M/s. MAS GMR Aero Technic Limited for setting up of a new unit for Maintenance, Repairs and Overhaul Services for various types of aircrafts in M/s. GMR Hyderabad Aviation SEZ Limited, SEZ for Aviation Sector at Mamidipalli Village, Shamshabad Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh. The Unit Approval Committee discussed and approved the proposal. AGENDA Item No. 4 (b): Proposal of M/s. MAS GMR Aerospace Engineering Company Limited, Co-Developer for M/s. GMR Hyderabad Aviation Sector SEZ Limited, SEZ for Aviation Sector at Mamidipalli Village, Shamshabad Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh for approval of BOM & BOQ for construction of MRO facility building including hangar (A) The Unit Approval Committee approved the MRO facility building including hangar in terms of Instruction No. 54 of Ministry of Commerce & Industry. (B) The Unit Approval Committee approved the list of goods for MRO facility building including hangar subject to submission of revised list of goods falling in default operations only. UNIT APPROVAL COMMITTEE FOR M/s. SRI CITY PVT. LIMITED, Multi-product SEZ at Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh AGENDA Item No. 5 (a): Proposal of M/s. Artura Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Limited, a unit in M/s. Sri City (P) Limited, Multi-Product SEZ at Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh for approval of List of Services. The Unit Approval Committee approved the List of Services for exemption/refund as follows: I. List of Services consumed within the Zone: Authorized Service Station Services (located within SEZ) Cleaning Services Erection, Commissioning and Installation Information Technology and Software Services Interior Decorator Management, Maintenance or Repair Service (*) Security Agency’s Services Technical Testing & analysis Agency/Technical Inspection & Certification Agency (*) Telephone Services except Mobiles (*) If the service is provided within the Zone for immovable assets, otherwise the same will come under refund route, i.e., if the machinery is sent out of the SEZ for repair/maintenance. 2 II List of Services consumed partly or fully outside the zone: Air Travel Agency Services Architect Services Banking and other Financial Services Business Auxiliary Service Business Support Service Cargo Handling Service Clearing & Forwarding Agents Commercial Training or coaching services Consulting Engineering services Courier Services Credit Rating services Custom House Agent Freight services General Insurance Manpower Recruitment Agency Packaging services Practicing Chartered Accountant, Practising Cost Accountant and Practising Company Secretary Transport services The above segregation of services eligible for exemption in terms of notification No. 15/2009-ST dated 20.05.2009 is for administrative convenience. The Jurisdictional Central Excise department will be the final authority in this regard. AGENDA Item No. 5 (b): Proposal of M/s. BFG International Pvt. Limited, a unit in M/s. Sri City (P) Limited, Multi-Product SEZ at Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh for inclusion of additional items of manufacture and service in their LOA. (i) The Unit Approval Committee discussed and approved the proposal for inclusion of following services as per Rule 76 of SEZ Rules, 2006 and subject to Section 2(z) of SEZ Act, 2005: 1. Design and Engineering Services 2. Engineering, Design & Consultancy Services (ii) The Unit Approval Committee discussed and approved the proposal for modification of item of manufacture from “FRP/GRP Panels measuring 3 square metre in area and weighing 40 kg to “Products/structures of FRP/GRP”. AGENDA Item No. 5 (c): (i) Proposal of M/s. Sri City (P) Limited, Multi-Product SEZ at Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh for duty free purchase of materials for ten service apartments. The Unit Approval Committee discussed and approved the proposal for duty free purchase of materials for ten service apartments. (List as enclosed with the Agenda). (ii) Proposal of M/s. Sri City (P) Limited, Multi-Product SEZ at Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh for duty free import of a new chemical M2 System Consolid for laying the roads in their SEZ. The Unit Approval Committee discussed and approved the proposal for duty free import of a new chemical M2 Systems Consolid for laying the roads in their SEZ subject to Chartered Engineer’s certification. 3 AGENDA Item No. 5 (d) 1: Proposal of M/s. Tionale Impex Pvt. Limited for setting up a new unit for manufacture of Granite Slabs, Marble Slabs in M/s. Sri City (P) Limited, Multi-Product SEZ at Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. The Unit Approval Committee discussed and approved the proposal. AGENDA Item No. 5 (d) 2: Proposal of M/s. Tionale Impex Pvt. Limited for setting up a Trading unit in Unpolished/Polished Granite Slabs, Granite Blocks and Diamond Tools in M/s. Sri City (P) Limited, Multi-Product SEZ at Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. The Unit Approval Committee discussed and approved the proposal. UNIT APPROVAL COMMITTEE FOR M/s. SHANTHA BIOTECHNICS LIMITED, SEZ for Biotechnology at Muppireddypally Village, Toopran Mandal, Medak District, Andhra Pradesh AGENDA Item No. 6 (a): Proposal of M/s. Shantha Biotechnics Limited, Developer, SEZ for Biotechnology at Muppireddypally Village, Toopran Mandal, Medak District, Andhra Pradesh for approval of List of Services. The Unit Approval Committee approved the List of Services for exemption/refund as follows: I List of Services consumed within the Zone: Cleaning services Erection, Commissioning and Installation Information Technology and Software Services Interior Decorator Management, Maintenance or Repair Service (*) Security Agency’s Services Technical Testing & analysis Agency/Technical Inspection & Certification Agency (*) Telephone Services except Mobiles (*) If the service is provided within the Zone for immovable assets, otherwise the same will come under refund route, i.e., if the machinery is sent out of the SEZ for repair/maintenance. II List of Services consumed partly or fully outside the zone: Air Travel Agency Services Architect Services Banking and other Financial Services Business Auxiliary Service Business Support Service Cargo Handling Service Clearing & Forwarding Agents Commercial Training or coaching services Consulting Engineering services Courier Services Credit Rating services Custom House Agent Freight services General Insurance Manpower Recruitment Agency Packaging services Practicing Chartered Accountant, Practising Cost Accountant and Practising Company Secretary Transport services 4 The above segregation of services eligible for exemption in terms of notification No. 15/2009-ST dated 20.05.2009 is for administrative convenience. The Jurisdictional Central Excise department will be the final authority in this regard. AGENDA Item No. 6 (b): Proposal of M/s. Shantha Biotechnics Limited, Developer, SEZ for Biotechnology at Muppireddypally Village, Toopran Mandal, Medak District, Andhra Pradesh for approval of Capital Goods for development of SEZ. (A) The Unit Approval Committee approved the building for M/s Shantha Biotechnics Limited(unit) in terms of Instruction No. 54 of Ministry of Commerce & Industry. (B) The Unit Approval Committee approved the list of goods for the building of M/s Shantha Biotechnics Limited(unit) subject to submission of revised list of goods falling in default operations only. AGENDA Item No. 6 (c): Proposal of M/s. Shantha Biotechnics Limited, a unit in M/s. Shantha Biotechnics Limited, SEZ for Biotechnology at Muppireddypalle Village, Toopran Mandal, Medak District for approval of List of Services. The Unit Approval Committee approved the List of Services for exemption/refund as follows: I List of Services consumed within the Zone: Authorized Service Station Services (located within the SEZ) Cleaning services Erection, Commissioning and Installation Information Technology and Software Services Interior Decorator Internet Telephone Services Management, Maintenance or Repair Service (*) Security Agency’s Services Technical Testing & analysis Agency/Technical Inspection & Certification Agency (*) Telephone Services except Mobiles Works Contract Services (*) If the service is provided within the Zone for immovable assets, otherwise the same will come under refund route, i.e., if the machinery is sent out of the SEZ for repair/maintenance. II List of Services consumed partly or fully outside the zone: Advertising for recruitment Air Travel Agency Services Architect Services Banking and other Financial Services Business Auxiliary Service Business Support Service Cargo Handling Service Catering services for the cafeteria Clearing & Forwarding Agents Commercial renting Commercial Training or coaching services Consulting Engineering services Convention services Courier Services 5 Credit Rating services Custom House Agent Event Management Freight services General Insurance Legal services Manpower Recruitment Agency Packaging services Photography Services Planning, drawing and design services Practicing Chartered Accountant, Practising Cost Accountant and Practising Company Secretary The above segregation of services eligible for exemption in terms of notification No. 15/2009-ST dated 20.05.2009 is for administrative convenience. The Jurisdictional Central Excise department will be the final authority in this regard. UNIT APPROVAL COMMITTEE FOR M/s. FAB CITY SPV (INDIA) PVT. LIMITED, SEZ for Manufacturing and Developing of Semi Conductors and Solar Modules at Raviryala/Srinagar Villages, Maheswaram Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh AGENDA Item No. 7: Proposal of M/s. XL Telecom & Energy Limited, a unit in M/s. FAB City SPV (India) Pvt. Limited, SEZ for Manufacturing and developing of semi conductors and solar modules at Raviryala/Srinagar Villages, Maheswaram Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh for approval of List of Services. The Unit Approval Committee approved the List of Services for exemption/refund as follows: I List of Services consumed within the Zone: Erection, Commissioning and Installation Interior Decorator Internet Telephone Services Management, Maintenance or Repair Service (*) Security Agency’s Services Technical Testing & analysis Agency/Technical Inspection & Certification Agency (*) Telephone Services except Mobiles (*) If the service is provided within the Zone for immovable assets, otherwise the same will come under refund route, i.e., if the machinery is sent out of the SEZ for repair/maintenance. II List of Services consumed partly or fully outside the zone: Air Travel Agency Services Architect Services Business Support Service Consulting Engineering services Courier Services Custom House Agent General Insurance Manpower Recruitment Agency Packaging services 6 The above segregation of services eligible for exemption in terms of notification No. 15/2009-ST dated 20.05.2009 is for administrative convenience. The Jurisdictional Central Excise department will be the final authority in this regard. UNIT APPROVAL COMMITTEE FOR M/s. HYDERABAD GEMS SEZ LIMITED, SEZ for Gems & Jewellery at Raviryala Village, Maheswaram Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh AGENDA Item No. 8 (a): Proposal of M/s. Gitanjali Gems Limited, a unit in M/s. Hyderabad Gems SEZ Limited, SEZ for Gems & Jewellery at Raviryala Village, Maheswaram Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh for enhancement of capacity of jewellery pieces to 2,50,000 Nos. The Unit Approval Committee discussed and approved for enhancement of capacity of jewellery pieces from 78,000 Nos to 2,50,000 Nos per annum. AGENDA Item No. 8 (b): Proposal of M/s. Brightest Circle Jewellery Pvt. Limited, a unit in M/s. Hyderabad Gems SEZ Limited, SEZ for Gems & Jewellery at Raviryala Village, Maheswaram Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh for incorporation of Additional items viz., “Synthetic Precious, Semi Precious Stones & CZ Studded Gold/Silver/Steel/Tungsten/Palladium/Titanium and Combination Studded Jewellery” under Broad banding. The Unit Approval Committee discussed and approved the proposal AGENDA Item No. 8 (c): Proposal of M/s. D’damas Jewellery (India) Pvt. Limited, a unit in M/s. Hyderabad Gems SEZ Limited, SEZ for Gems & Jewellery at Raviryala Village, Maheswaram Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh for incorporation of Additional items viz., “Synthetic Precious, Semi Precious Stones & CZ Studded Gold/Silver/Steel/Tungsten/Palladium/Titanium and Combination Studded Jewellery” under Broad banding. The Unit Approval Committee discussed and approved the proposal AGENDA Item No. 8 (d): Proposal of M/s. Fantasy Jewellery Pvt. Limited, a unit in M/s. Hyderabad Gems SEZ Limited, SEZ for Gems & Jewellery at Raviryala Village, Maheswaram Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh for incorporation of Additional items viz., “Synthetic Precious, Semi Precious Stones & CZ Studded Gold/Silver/Steel/Tungsten/Palladium/Titanium and Combination Studded Jewellery” under Broad banding. The Unit Approval Committee discussed and approved the proposal AGENDA Item No. 8 (e): Proposal of M/s. Asmi Jewellery India Pvt. Limited, a unit in M/s. Hyderabad Gems SEZ Limited, SEZ for Gems & Jewellery at Raviryala Village, Maheswaram Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh for incorporation of Additional items viz., “Synthetic Precious, Semi Precious Stones & CZ Studded Gold/Silver/Steel/Tungsten/Palladium/Titanium and Combination Studded Jewellery” under Broad banding. The Unit Approval Committee discussed and approved the proposal Agenda Item 9 to 15: Performance review of SEZ Developers/Units Deferred. UNIT APPROVAL COMMITTEE FOR M/s. FAB CITY SPV (INDIA) PVT. LIMITED, SEZ for Manufacturing and Developing of Semi Conductors and Solar Modules at Raviryala/Srinagar Villages, Maheswaram Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh 7 AGENDA Item No. 16: Proposal of M/s. Radiant Solar Pvt. Limited, a unit in M/s. FAB City SPV (India) Pvt. Limited, SEZ for Manufacturing and developing of semi conductors and solar modules at Raviryala/Srinagar Villages, Maheswaram Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh for inclusion of Trading activity in their LOA No. 9/080/SEZ/HYD/2010 dated 05.07.2010. The Unit Approval Committee discussed and approved the proposal. UNIT APPROVAL COMMITTEE FOR M/s. MAS FABRICS PARK (INDIA) PVT. LIMITED, Sector Specific SEZ, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh Agenda Item No. 17: Proposal of M/s. MAS Fabrics Park (India) Pvt. Limited for duty free procurement of Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) for construction of 1st phase of Project. a) The Unit Approval Committee discussed and approved the construction of Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) as per Instruction No. 54 of Ministry of Commerce & Industry. b) The Unit Approval Committee approved the proposal for duty free procurement of preengineering building (Steel) required for the construction of the project. (List as enclosed with the Agenda). Agenda Item No. 18: Proposal of M/s. MAS Fabrics Park (India) Pvt. Limited, Developer of M/s. MAS Fabrics Park (India) Pvt. Limited SEZ for approval of services for carrying out authorized operations. The Unit Approval Committee approved the List of Services for exemption/refund as follows: I List of Services consumed within the Zone: Tele Communication Service (except mobile phones) Erection, Commissioning and Installation Interior Decorator Online Information & Data Base Access or retrieval Internet Telephone Services Management, Maintenance or Repair Service (*) Security Agency’s Services Technical Testing & analysis Agency/Technical Inspection & Certification Agency (*) Commercial or Industrial Construction Service (within the Zone) Site formation, clearing excavation and earthmoving and demolition services Cleaning Activity Works Contract Services Information Technology Software Services (*) If the service is provided within the Zone for immovable assets, otherwise the same will come under refund route, i.e., if the machinery is sent out of the SEZ for repair/maintenance. II List of Services consumed partly or fully outside the zone: Advertising Agency Services Air Travel Agency Services Architect Services ATM operations, maintenance or management Banking or Financial Services Business Auxiliary Service Business Support Service Cargo Handling 8 Chartered Accountant Clearing & Forwarding Agent Commercial Training or Coaching Centre Company Secretary Consulting Engineering services Cost Accountant Courier Services Custom House Agent Event Management General Insurance Legal Consultancy service Manpower Recruitment Agency Market Research Agency Outdoor Caterer Packaging services Photography Rent-a-cab scheme operator Renting of immovable property Support Services of business or commerce Transport of goods by aircraft Transport of goods by Rail Transport of goods by road The above segregation of services eligible for exemption in terms of notification No. 15/2009-ST dated 20.05.2009 is for administrative convenience. The Jurisdictional Central Excise department will be the final authority in this regard. UNIT APPROVAL COMMITTEE FOR M/s. IFFCO KISAN SEZ LIMITED, Multi-Product SEZ, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh Agenda Item No. 19: Proposal of M/s. IFFCO Kisan SEZ Limited, Developer of M/s. IFFCO Kisan SEZ Limited SEZ for approval of services for carrying out authorized operations. The Unit Approval Committee approved the List of Services for exemption/refund as follows: I List of Services consumed within the Zone: Cleaning Activity Services Commercial or Industrial Construction Services (within the Zone) Computer Network Services Construction Services Erection, Commissioning and Installation Services Interior Decorator’s Services Internet Café Services Internet Telecommunication Services Management, Maintenance or Repair Service (for Immovable Property) (*) Security Agency’s Services Site formation, clearing excavation and earthmoving and demolition services Technical Testing & analysis Agency/Technical Inspection & Certification Agency (*) Tele Communication Service (except mobile phones) Works Contract Services (*) If the service is provided within the Zone for immovable assets, otherwise the same will come under refund route, i.e., if the machinery is sent out of the SEZ for repair/maintenance. 9 II List of Services consumed partly or fully outside the zone: Advertising Agency Services Air Travel Agency Services Architect Services ATM operations, maintenance or management Banking or Financial Services Business Auxiliary Service Business Auxiliary Services Business Support Service Cargo Handling Chartered Accountant Chartered Accountants Services Commercial Training or Coaching Centre Company Secretary Consulting Engineering services Cost Accountant Courier Services Custom House Agent Event Management General Insurance Legal Consultancy service Manpower Recruitment Agency Market Research Agency Outdoor Caterer Packaging services Photography Rent-a-cab scheme operator Renting of immovable property Support Services of business or commerce Transport of goods by aircraft Transport of goods in container by Rail Transport of goods by road Convention Services Forward Contract Services Franchise Services Port Services Processing or clearing house services Public Relations Management Services Rail Travel Agents Services Steamer Agent’s Services Travel Agents service Mobile Phones Management Consultant On line information and data access and retrieval Management Recruitment services Underwriting services Technical Testing and Analysis services Storage and ware housing services Design services Pandal or Shamiana Contractor Services 10 The above segregation of services eligible for exemption in terms of notification No. 15/2009-ST dated 20.05.2009 is for administrative convenience. The Jurisdictional Central Excise department will be the final authority in this regard. UNIT APPROVAL COMMITTEE FOR M/s. APIIC LIMITED, SEZ for building products at Annangi Village, Maddipadu Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh Agenda Item No. 20: Proposal of M/s. APIIC Limited, Developer, for duty free procurement of items by the Contractor appointed by them for formation of balance roads with BT including CD works. The Unit Approval Committee discussed and approved the proposal. (List as enclosed with the Agenda). This issues with the approval of the Development Commissioner and Chairperson, UAC. (K. NAVEEN REDDY) Assistant Development Commissioner 11