The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce, vide Notification F. No. K-43013(12)/1/2021-SEZ, dated November 7, 2023, notified amendment to the Special Economic Zones Rules, 2006, made under the authority of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 (28 of 2005).

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has notified the Special Economic Zones (Third Amendment) Rules, 2023. An amendment has been made to the Special Economic Zones Rules, 2006. A new rule 29B has been inserted to the existing rules.

On 23 February, 2023, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Rules, 2023 to amend the Special Economic Zones Rules, 2006. Rule 21 B has been inserted providing Units dealing with aircraft leasing activities.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 14th July 2022, has published the Special Economic Zones (Third Amendment) Rules, 2022 to further amend the Special Economic Zones Rules, 2006.

The Department of Commerce on June 16, 2021 has published Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Rules, 2021 to further amend the Special Economic Zones Rules, 2006.

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Selected Areas for SEZs, 17/07/2019. There were 7 Central Government Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and 12 State/Private Sector SEZs prior to the enactment of the SEZ Act, 2005. In addition, 416 proposals for setting up of SEZs in the country have been accorded formal approval under the SEZ Act, 2005.

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Special Economic Zones, 10/07/2019. There were 7 Central Government Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and 12 State/Private Sector SEZs prior to the enactment of the SEZs Act, 2005. In addition, 416 State/Private Sector SEZs prior to the enactment of the SEZs Act, 2005.

The Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha on June 24, 2019. The Bill amend the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005.