Monthly Archive for May, 2008

No dilution of labour laws in SEZs: Centre

Sidhartha

Mumbai, May 23, 2008: The United Progressive Alliance government has made it clear to states that it will not permit them any relaxation in labour laws in special economic zones, petrochemical hubs and industrial parks such as easing norms for hiring and firing and employment of women and restricting union activity, among others. Continue reading ‘No dilution of labour laws in SEZs: Centre’

Villagers boycott SEZ hearing

Chittaranjan Tembhekar

May 23, 2008: Office bearers of all 12 gram panchayat in Pen taluka on Wednesday snubbed Raigad collector Nipun Vinayak by boycotting a public hearing organised to discuss a proposed special economic zone by Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance group. Continue reading ‘Villagers boycott SEZ hearing’

MSEZL denies charges of laying foundation stone

Mangalore, May 21 2008: The Election Commission has issued notice to the Mangalore Special Economic Zone Limited (MSEZL) for violating election code of conduct by laying foundation stone for a temple at Bhatrakere in Permude village. Continue reading ‘MSEZL denies charges of laying foundation stone’

Mumbai firm to develop SEZ near Omani port

Dubai, May 21: Mumbai-based infrastructure development company SKIL has been signed to develop a special economic zone (SEZ) near the port of Sohar in Oman. Continue reading ‘Mumbai firm to develop SEZ near Omani port’

Mizoram gears up for SEZ

Silchar, May 20, 2008: The Mizo National Front government is gearing up to establish the Northeast’s first special economic zone. Continue reading ‘Mizoram gears up for SEZ’

FM may exempt SEZs from steel export duty

New Delhi, May 20, 2008: Finance Ministry is considering to exempt special economic zones from payment of export duty on steel after the issue has been raised by the Commerce Ministry and developers, including Reliance and Essar. Continue reading ‘FM may exempt SEZs from steel export duty’

MSEZ officials perform puja at Permude

Mangalore, 13, May, 2008: The promoters of the Mangalore Special Economic Zone performed a puja on Monday and earth breaking ceremony on 15-acre plot in Permude village under the protection of a large police force. Continue reading ‘MSEZ officials perform puja at Permude’