SGCCI raises textile policy, pending issues with CM

Surat: A delegation of the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) met Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel and put forward its pending demands. The CM assured solutions to the demands of businesses and industries from the south Gujarat region.
The delegation included SGCCI president Vijay Mevawala, vice-president Nikhil Madrasi, secretary Niram Mandlewala, treasurer Mrunal Shukla and representatives of various industries and businesses.
One of the key demands put forward by the delegation was the urgent need for a textile policy. “In a meeting with SGCCI in Oct 2023 the govt gave assurance to announce the policy before election. Due to the delay in declaring the policy many industrial projects are on hold,” SGCCI stated in a communique. The chamber also requested the finalization of draft TP schemes, which have been pending for over 20 years, affecting the real estate sector.
The delegation also raised concerns about the quality of electricity transmission in the Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (DGVCL) area, particularly in the Kim, Karanj, and Mora Borasara subdivisions. They claimed that “DGVCL disconnects the power multiple times by just sending an SMS” and demanded improvements in the quality of service.
SGCCI made a representation on behalf of the South Gujarat Game Zone and Amusement Park Association, requesting relief for the game zones in the region that remain sealed despite adhering to govt guidelines.
The chamber highlighted various issues related to GIDCs, such as the 18% GST on lease transfers, high subdivision of plots, and the collection of dues from former property owners by those who purchase the property through auctions from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) or Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT).
SGCCI requested the CM to make a representation to the central govt to clarify that GST should not be applied to such transactions.