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The Gujarat Special Economic Zone Act, 2004

The Gujarat Special Economic Zone Act, 2004

General200430 sections9 chapters

This Act establishes the legal framework for developing Special Economic Zones in Gujarat to boost industrial growth. It creates the Special Economic Zone Development Authority to oversee the planning, development, and management of these zones. The law applies to developers, co-developers, and units operating within the designated areas, allowing them to benefit from tax incentives and streamlined regulations. By facilitating infrastructure and trade, the Act aims to attract investment, create jobs, and enhance the state's economic competitiveness on a national and international level.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 2Definitions
  2. 3Establishment of Zone and appointment of Developer

Chapter II ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE →

  1. 0Preamble

Chapter III SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY →

  1. 4Constitution of Special Economic Zone Development Authority
  2. 5Headquarters and meeting of Authority.
  3. 6Functions and powers of Authority.
  4. 7Officers and employees of Authority.

Chapter IV APPROVAL COMMITTEE →

  1. 8Approval Committee.
  2. 9Functions of Approval Committee.
  3. 10Single window clearance.

Chapter V SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE →

  1. 11Zone to be industrial township.
  2. 12Special Economic Zone Development Committee.
  3. 13Functions of Development Committee.
  4. 14Infrastructure facilities and services

Chapter VI INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES →

  1. 15Supply of electricity and exemption from duty
  2. 16Water, road, gas and other facilities
  3. 17Delegation of powers of Labour Commissioner to Development Commissioner

Chapter VII LABOUR →

  1. 18Amendment of certain Acts
  2. 19Consolidated return under various laws
  3. 20Application of Chapter V-D of XIV of 1947 to Zone
  4. 21State taxes and levies
  5. 22Overriding effect of Act

Chapter VIII FISCAL BENEFITS →

    Chapter IX MISCELLANEOUS →

    1. 23Protection of action taken in good faith
    2. 24Members and employees to be public servants
    3. 25Power of State Government to make rules
    4. 26Power of Authority to make regulations
    5. 27Power to remove difficulties
    6. 28Repeal and savings

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