Infosys SEZ under scanner of revenue dept

A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Chandigarh being developed by Infosys has come under the scanner of the revenue department for allegedly breaking certain norms which the company denied.

SEZ rules require that land should be vacant for getting approval. The revenue department in the Finance Ministry claimed that it had found some structures on SEZ land even before the approval was given.

"Land was not vacant, some structures were there. Investigation has come up. Information has been sought," a senior CBEC official told PTI.

When contacted, Infosys Director, Human Resources and Administration, Mohandas Pai said: "We are very surprised at this statement. We have complied with the SEZ regulations. Our site has been inspected by the authorities and full disclosure has been made to the board of approval."

When contacted, Revenue Secretary Sunil Mitra said the commerce and the revenue department are likely to discuss the matter on March 9. "We are discussing with commerce secretary (Rahul Khullar). We are discussing this on March 9. Hopefully, we will find a resolution," Mitra said.

He said the issue would be discussed within North Block tomorrow with CBEC Chairman V Sridhar, who would meet the commerce secretary on March 9.