An existing EPZ unit will have the following options:

It can opt for SEZ scheme under this chapter. On conversion, its previous obligations as an EPZ unit shall be subsumed by its obligations under the SEZ scheme. The raw materials, components, consumable and finished goods lying in stock with the unit at the time of conversion shall be taken as its opening balance under the SEZ scheme. All un-utilised DTA sale entitlements of the unit shall cease to exist from the date of conversion as notified by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

In case an existing EPZ decides not to opt for (a) above, it can either convert into an EOU or de-bond. In both the cases the unit shall physically move out of the SEZ.

NOTE: In the case of units under EHTP/STP Schemes, necessary approval/ permission under relevant paragraphs of this chapter shall be granted by the officer designated by the Ministry of Information Technology for the purpose instead of the Development Commissioner of EPZ and by the Inter-Ministerial Standing Committee (IMSC) instead of BOA