CHAPTER- I - Shodhganga

CHAPTER- I
INTRODUCTION
1. Introduction
2. Statement of the Problem
3. Rationale and Need for the Study
4. Scope and Area of the Study
5. Importance of the Study
6. Review of Literature
7. Assessment & Purpose of the Study
8. Assumptions & Hypothesis
9. Research Methodology and Data Base
9.1Sampling Design
9.2 Data Processing
9.3 Data Analysis
10. Chapter Scheme
11. Limitations of the Study
CHAPTER- II
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE (SEZ) IN HISTORICAL AND
PRESENT SCENARIO
2. Introduction
2.1 Historical Context of SEZs Development
2.2 Meaning and Definition of EPZ and SEZ
2.3 Rationale Behind Establishment of SEZs
2.4 Tracing the Development of SEZs Worldwide
2.5 Evalution of SEZs Performance
2.5.1 Initial Phase 1965-1985
2.5.2 Expansionary Phase 1985-1991
2.5.3 Consolidating Phase 1991-2000
2.5.4 Emergence Phase 2000 Onwards
2.6 Essential Points of SEZs Scheme
2.7 Salient Features of India’s EPZs & SEZs: Facilities/ Entitlement
2.8 Visibility and Establishment SEZs
2.9 Kinds & Operation SEZs on the Basis of Activity
2.10 Socio-Legal Issues of SEZ in India
2.10.1 Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation
2.10.2 Loss of Land & Displacement
2.10.3 Environmental Degradation
2.10.4 Use of Water
2.10.5 Posing Threats to Water & Air Security
2.10.6 Toxic Pollutants
2.10.7 Effluents of Factory
2.10.8 Dangerous Waste
2.11 Constitution & SEZ
2.12 SEZs & Socio-Economic Experiment
2.13 SEZs Issues & Challenges
2.14 SEZs & Regional Disparities
2.14.1 Economic Issues
2.14.2 Social Issues
2.14.3 Legal Issues
2.15 Challenges for SEZs
2.16 Categories & SEZs Requirements
2.17 Resolving Problems of Infrastructure
2.18 SEZ as Generators of Economic Development
2.19 Delegation of Powers for SEZ Administration
2.19.1 Approval Mechanism of SEZs and Benefits to Developers
2.19.2 Benefits to SEZs Developers
2.19.3 Benefits to SEZs Units
2.19.4 Other Benefits
2.20 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
2.21 Conclusion
CHAPTER – III
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE IN INDIA SOCIO-LEGAL
PERSPECTIVES
3. Introduction
3.1 Evolution and Development of SEZ in India
3.2 Progress of SEZs in India: Gandhian Period
3.2.1 Common Objectives of SEZs
3.2.2 SEZ Policy
3.3 SEZ Act, 2005
3.3.1 Amendment in the SEZ Act, 2005
3.4 SEZ Rules 2006
3.4.1 Performance of SEZs Law and Policy
3.4.2 Custom Policy
3.5 Single Window Clearance
3.5.1 Incentives and Facilities Open to SEZ Developer and Industries
3.5.2 Export Oriented Units under Section 10B Income-Tax Act
3.6 Kind of SEZ
3.7 Who Can Setup a SEZ
3.7.1 How to Apply for Setting of SEZs
3.7.2 Approval Mechanism and Administrative Set up of SEZs
3.7.3 Administrative Set up
3.8 Authorities Constituted Under the SEZ Act
3.8.1 Board of Approval
3.8.2 Setting up Business Under SEZ Units
3.9 Constitution of Administrative Authorities and Bodies for Regulating the
SEZs and SEZ Units
3.9.1 Permissible Services and Manufacturing Activities in a SEZ
3.10 Criteria and Procedure for Setting up an SEZ and an SEZ Unit
3.10.1 Application
3.10.2 Criteria for Approval of SEZ
3.10.3 Procedure to Set up an SEZ Unit
2.10.4 Criteria for Approval of a SEZ Unit
3.10.5 Exit mechanism
3.10.6 Obligations of a SEZ / SEZ Unit
3.10 .7 SEZ is Deemed to Be a Foreign Territory
3.11 Dispute Resolution
3. 12: Public Purpose and Private Profit
3. 13 Applicability of Labour Laws and Other Legal Violations
3.13.1 Legal Violations
3.14 Focus on Export Promotion
3.15 Additional Provisions Need to be Made in the Current SEZ Policy
3.16 Areas & Segments SEZ
3.16.1 Economic Friendly Procedure
3.16.2 Does Size Matter?
3.17 Provisions for SEZ Developers In-principal Approval – Is Not Granted in
Case of IT/ITES SEZ
3.18 Disadvantages of SEZ
3.19 Judicial Responses to SEZ Development
3.20 Conclusion
CHAPTER – IV
SEZ IN UTTAR PRADESH: A CASE STUDY OF NOIDA
4. Introduction of SEZ
4.1 Study area of Gautama Buddha Nagar (Noida)
4.2 Profile of Study area: Gautama Buddha Nagar
4.3 Socio-Economic Indicators
4.4 Research Methodology
4.4.1Stages in Selection of a Sampling
4.4.2 Sample and Data Collection
4.5 Socio-Economic Impact Analysis
4.6 SEZ & Land Acquisition
4.6.1 Problem of Unemployment
4.6.2 Change in Work Force
4.7 Regional Sustainable Development
4.7.2 Resource Utilization
4.7.3 Bhatta and Parsoul Villages
4.7.4 Food Security of Area
4.8 Trade & Industry in NSEZ
4.9 Conclusion & Recommendations
CHAPTER – V
SEZ IN UTTARAKHAND: A CASE STUDY OF DEHRADUN
5. Introduction
5.1 SEZ Laws and Policy in Dehradun
5.1.1 Trade, Commerce and Industry: Uttarakhand
5.1.2 Industrial Policy
5.1.3 Industrialization
5.2 Rapid Industrialization and Degradation of Natural Resources in the Area
5.2.1 Land Use
5.3 Socio-Economic Indicators of the Area
5.3.1 Agriculture
5.3.2 Animal Husbandry
5.3.3 Social Issues
5.3.4 Educational Institute
5.4 Coverage and Area of Study
5.5 Design and Survey Area
5.5.1 Employment Progress in SEZ
5.1.2 Breakup of the Awareness and Environmental Degradation by SEZ
in the Local Area
5.6 Food Security
5.7 Role of Women
5.8 Findings and Results
5.8.1 Impact on Livelihood and Human Security
5.8.2 Resource and Environmental Degradation
5.9 Conclusion
CHAPTER – VI
SOCIO-LEGAL IMPACT OF SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
(SEZ) IN GURGAON, HARYANA
6. Introduction
6.1 General Characteristics of the State of Haryana
6.2 Evolution of SEZ in Haryana
6.3 Major Infrastructure Projects in Haryana
6.4 State SEZ Acts and Policies
6.5 Government of Haryana Legislative Department Notification
6.6 Gurgaon: Engine of Economic Growth
6.6.1 DLF Group
6.6.2 Hub of Blue-Chip Companies
6.7 Scope and Area of the Study
6.7.1 Study Area of Pataudi Town, Gurgaon
6.7.2 Profile of Study Area: Pataudi
6.8 Socio-Legal Issues in the Study Region
6.8.1 Statistical Findings of Awareness of SEZ by Villager
6.9 Statistical Findings of Employment Generation by SEZ Across the Survey
Area.
6.10 Category-Wise Current Employment Generated By SEZ in the Region
6.11 Inter-Village Disparities of SEZ
6.12 Socio-Economic Conditions of Workers in Daily Routines
6.13 SEZ Performance Index
6.14 Case Laws
5.15 Conclusion
CHAPTER – VII
SOCIO-LEGAL IMPACT OF SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE (SEZ)
IN PUNJAB: A CASE STUDY OF MOHALI
7. Introduction
7.1 SEZ and Economic Development: Liberalization, Privatization and
Globalization
7.2. Punjab’s Development Since 1980 to SEZ Era
7.2.1 Punjab as Economic Export
7.3 Evolution of Special Economic Zones in Punjab
7.4 Salient Features of the Punjab SEZ Act, 2009
7.4.1 Single Window
7.4.2 Special Agencies to Facilitate Industrialization
7.4.3 Investment Opportunities
7.4.4 Exemption From Inspection under Various Labor Laws
7.5 Proliferation of Study Area
7.6 Socio-Legal Issues in the Study Region
7.7 Statistical Findings of Awareness of SEZ by Villager
7.8 Sustainable Development
7.9 Ecological Challenges
7.9.1 Water Scarcity
7.9.2 Economic Growth
7.10 Environmental Degradation
7.10.1 Environmental Impact
7.11 Judicial Responses
7.12 Conclusion
CHAPTER – VIII
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS
1. Land Acquisition and Displacement
2. Resettlement and Rehabilitation
3. Socio-Economic Impact
4. Labour Welfare and Security
5. Emplacement Generation and Economic Advancement
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Books
Articles/Papers (Journals)
Paper presented at National and International
Conference/Seminars
Report and Survey
Newspaper & Periodical
Encyclopaedia
Dictionary
Website
Acts
APPENDIX
1. SEZ: Sector wise Distribution
2. Profile & Questionnaire
3. SEZ Authority Rules, 2009
4. Application for Setting up of Special Economic Zone
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