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How can I reach CSEZ?
CSEZ is located in Kakkanad, 5 kms away from the Cochin city limits, next to Civil Station, Kakkanad on the Seaport-Airport Highway. (See the Location map)

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What is the mode of allotment?
SDF is allotted only on lease. The lease is for 15 years. The lease is renewable.

 

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What is the rent rates?

Lease rent for SDF Rs.720/- per sq.m. per annum.

The lease rent is revisable every 3 years.

 

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Is power available in CSEZ?

Yes
 

The Zone's power distribution system is based on a 25 MVA 110/11 KV dedicated sub-station that taps power from the power backbone of Kerala State.  

The power is conveyed through underground cables laid in ring main system.
The tariff is around Rs.4.00 per unit.

You may download the application form from here.

 

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Is water available in CSEZ?

Yes.
 

The Zone has its own integrated water supply system. Water is drawn from the Kadamprayar river and treated at a facility within the Zone. The system capacity is 1.5 million litres per day.
The water is treated to meet the following international standards:

The Zone has a one million litre per day capacity Common Effluent Treatment facility for all sewage and effluents let out from units. Zone units are required to send all their sewage and effluent to this treatment plant. They are not permitted to discharge this outside their premises in any other manner.

 

The unit has to apply in the prescribed format for  water connection.  The application alongwith 'Agreement for Integrated Water Management Services in Cochin SEZ' and Deposit as instructed by Kitco in the form of DD drawn in favour of KITCO LTD  should be submitted to the Development Commissioner, CSEZ.  The agreement should be executed in  stamp paper worth  Rs.50/-

 

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Is telephone connections available in CSEZ?

Yes.
 

CSEZ has got a 5ESS state-of-the-art telephone exchange inside the Zone. The exchange is capable of providing most modern communication technologies. Apply to the Commercial Officer, Office of the Principal General Manager, BSNL, Kalathiparambil Road, Ernakulam (Phone # ++91-484-2351900, 2202352) for telephone connections. The connections are given on demand.

 

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Is Customs facilitation available in CSEZ?

Yes.

CSEZ has a Customs detachment, so that on-site Customs facilitation is available at all times. All Customs clearances for imports & exports are completed in the Zone
 

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Where can I get the application form?

The Application form for setting up unit in SEZ can be downloaded from the 'How to Apply' section of this website.

 

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Where can I get the Policy & Procedures regarding SEZ Scheme?

The SEZ Act and SEZ Rules governing the SEZ scheme can be viewed at the www.sezindia.nic.in 
 

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Where can I get the State Laws regarding SEZ Scheme?

Notifications and orders issued by Govt. of Kerala and Karnataka in respect of SEZ scheme can be viewed at State Laws section of this website.
 

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How can I get internet connection? What is the bandwidth availability?

Both SEA-ME-WE3 and SAFE International sub-sea cables have landing points in Cochin. Bandwidth can be obtained from the following ISPs.

Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL)


VSNL, provides Dial-up connection, ISDN dial up connection,  Internet Leased Line, IPLC etc.   The VSNL gateway is just 1 Km. away from the Zone.  Contact: Tel No.9249408048 (Mr.Cherian).

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
 

BSNL provides leased lines for internet connection. The BSNL exchange inside the Zone is in the process of installing Direct Internet Access Service (DIAS), a new technology which is capable of providing Internet connection 24 hours a day over existing telephone line without dialing any number. Telephone calls also can be made over the same telephone line without terminating the internet connection. Contact: Tel.No.91-484-2413000

Ipath India Pvt. Ltd.

Ipath India Pvt. Ltd., operates inside the Zone. Ipath provides internet leased lines through ISDL and dial up connections. They provide leased line bandwith ranging from 64 kbps to 1 MB. Contact: Tel.No. 91-484-2314910.

Asianet Satellite Communications Pvt. Ltd

Asianet Sattellite Communications provide internet leased lines through DOCSIS technology (Data Over Cable Services Interface Specification) Technology. Contact: Tel.No.91-484-2315814
 

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Can I use the Video Conferencing facility in CSEZ?

Yes.

The Video Conferencing facility can be used by units and outsiders on payment. The Zone's Video conferencing system works over 5 ISDN lines.
 

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Can I start a trading unit in CSEZ?
 

Yes.

Unit can be set up in SEZ for trading also.
 

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Whom shall I contact if I need any further clarification?

You can use 'Contact Us' section for seeking further clarification, if any that you may require. Please fill up all the columns in the form. You may also mail your queries to mail@csez.gov.in

 

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