Time limit set for processing work requests related to SEZs

New Delhi:  The government prescribed a time limit for disposal of various activities related to special economic zones to ensure smooth functioning and ease of doing business in SEZs.  According to the commerce ministry, time limit for examination of the proposals for setting up of SEZs including site inspection of land and sending to the Department is 15 days, while examination of the proposal for change of sector is seven days.  The time limit fixed to clear the proposal of the SEZ developers for approval of list of materials and services to carry on authorised operations is 30 days. Similarly, timeline for examination of the application for setting up of SEZ units is 15 days.