The suggestions made above involve several amendments to the SEZ Act and the SEZ Rules. The Left Parties believe that unless these changes are brought about, the SEZ Policy would degenerate into a free for all, which would have serious consequences. The UPA Government should therefore initiate a Review of the SEZ Act at the earliest with a view of making appropriate amendments. Amendments to the SEZ Rules can be made consequent to the Amendment of the Act. The Board of Approval should stop granting fresh approvals until the completion of the Review process. The changes suggested in the Land Acquisition Act and the formulation of a National Rehabilitation Policy, preferably through the passage of a Central legislation, should also be considered on an urgent basis.
