5. Guidelines for notifying Special Economic Zone.—
The Central Government, while notifying any area as a Special Economic Zone or an additional area to be included in the Special Economic Zone and discharging its functions under this Act, shall be guided by the following, namely:—(a)generation of additional economic activity;(b)promotion of exports of goods and services;(c)promotion of investment from domestic and foreign sources;(d)creation of employment opportunities;(e)development of infrastructure facilities; and(f)maintenance of sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State and friendly relations with foreign States.
