Land
Developed Plots with tarred Roads, Power, Water & Sewage lines.
Sizes ranging from 1000 sq. mtrs. to 40000 sq. mtrs.
Land is available only on lease. The lease is for 15 years. The lease is renewable.
Lease rent Rs.110/- per sq.m. per annum. The lease rent is revisable every 3 years.
No registration charges or stamp duties on the lease deed
Road & Rail Connectivity
Cochin has 3 National Highways linking it to all major cities in India.
The Konkan Railway and Southern Railway give Cochin very good hinterland access covering the entire northen and western India.
Power
The Zone’s power distribution system is based on a 25 MVA 110/11 KV dedicated sub-station that taps power from the power backbone of Kerala State.
The power is conveyed through underground cables laid in ring main system.
The tariff is around Rs.5.50 per unit.
CSEZ Power Distribution and Billing |
Stations Engineer & Complaints regarding Power Distribution System |
Tel # 2413362, Mob # 9074210358 |
Prepaid Energy Metring System and Payment - CSEZ Administrative Building |
Tel # 2413364/2413216, Mob # 9447376516 |
WAPCOS - CSEZ Administrative - Building -
Shri. A Stephen Leo,Chief Scientist/Team Leader
Smt.Krishna C S, Sr.Engineer Civil
Shri.Muhanath V K,Engineer Civil |
Tel # 2413365 |
Telephones
The zone has its own BSNL NGN (Next Generation Network). which is an IP based, state of the art new telephone technology that handles multiple types of traffic (such as Voice, Data and Multimedia) at very high bandwidth.
Bandwidth
VSNL's 15 Gbps International Gateway Exchange has an installation within the Zone from which OFC links are available to users.
The Zone has a central facility which connects the ISPs(Internet Service Providers) to the CSEZ OFC network.
The CSEZ OFC network connects all the multi storeyed building through Fiber Optic Cables. Units can take internet connection using the OFC line.The user unit has to apply to the Development Commissioner, CSEZ for using the OFC Network for taking internet connection. The network supports IPLC, Internet etc. The application form for using CSEZ OFC network can be downloaded from here.
Customs Facilitation
CSEZ is a foreign territory, outside Indian Customs territory. Special Customs Unit deployed exclusively for CSEZ. All customs procedure and documentation are done in the Zone itself. Transactions on the basis of self-declaration
Airport-Seaport Highway
The Zone lies on the new Cochin Airport Seaport Highway. This is under construction. The first phase of the highway has been completed. The highway will reduce distances from the Zone to both the ports from 30 kms to 20 kms
Water Supply
The Zone has its own integrated water supply system. Water is drawn from the Kadamprayar river and treated at a facility within the Zone. The system capacity is 1.5 million litres per day.
The water is treated to meet the following international standards:
Sl.No. |
Parameters of water supply |
Value |
1. |
Turbidity |
1 |
2. |
Color(Units of Platinum(Cobalt Scale) |
5 |
3. |
Taste and Odour |
Un Objectionable |
4. |
pH |
7.0 to 8.5 |
5 |
Total dissolved solids (mg/1) |
500 |
6 |
Total Hardness (As CaCo3) (mg/1) |
200 |
7 |
Chlorides (as C1) (mg/1) |
200 |
8 |
Sulphates (as S04) (mg/1) |
200 |
9 |
Flurides (as F) (mg/1) |
1.0 |
10 |
Nitrates (as NO3) (mg/1) |
45 |
11 |
Calcium (as Ca) (mg/1) |
75 |
12 |
Magnesium (as Mg) (mg/1) |
< 30 |
13 |
Iron (as Fe) (mg/1) |
0.1 |
14 |
Total Alkalinity (mg/1) |
Nil |
15 |
Coliform Organism MPN at 37o C/100 ml |
0 |
16 |
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/1) |
Nil |
17 |
Electrical conductivity Micro mhos |
Nil |
The Zone has a one million litre per day capacity Common Effluent Treatment facility for all sewage and effluents let out from units. Zone units are required to send all their sewage and effluent to this treatment plant. They are not permitted to discharge this outside their premises in any other manner
The unit has to apply in the prescribed format for water connection. The application alongwith 'Agreement for Integrated Water Management Services in Cochin SEZ' and Deposit as instructed by Kitco in the form of DD drawn in favour of KITCO LTD should be submitted to the Development Commissioner, CSEZ. The agreement should be executed in stamp paper worth Rs.50/-.
CSEZ Water Treatment Plant (WTP) |
Water treatment plant & Complaints regarding Water Distribution System |
Tel # 2413363 |
CSEZ Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP)/Incinerator |
WAPCOS Site in charge |
CETP, Incinerator |
Tel # 2413361 |
Foreign Post Office
The Zone has a foreign Post office. This permits the Zone units to obtain all their parcels free of duties from abroad. All important Courier Agencies also serve the Zone.
ManPower
Indicative monthly salaries are Rs.11,130/- for unskilled personnel Rs.12600/- for skilled and secretarial personnel, Rs.13,650/- on wards for managerial personnel.
Restaurant
The Zone has Restaurants.
Airport
Cochin has a brand new International Airport. This is India’s only airport in the private sector. This is well connected to West Asia and Singapore. The Airport has air cargo handling facilities.
The Airport is only 30 kms away from the Zone, and is connected by the New Cochin Airport-Seaport Highway.
Factory Building
Factory building in Multi storeyed format or independent single storeyed format available.
The multi storeyed factory buildings come with 5 floors and are serviced by ramps as well as by cargo lifts of 2000 Kg. capacity.
The load bearing capacity of the floor is 1000 Kg. per sq. mtr.
The floor-to-floor height is 3.90 metres.
Floor plates are 6000 square meters. Modules of required size can be made available.
Factory Buildings are available only on lease. The lease is for 15 years. The lease is renewable.
Lease rent Rs.830/- per sq.m. per annum. The lease rent is revisable every 3 years.
No registration charges or stamp duties on the lease deed
Banks
Both the State Bank of India and the IndusInd Bank have branches in the Zone. These branches have ATM and SWIFT facilities.
Social Infrastructure
Just 5 km away from the 1 million population commercial capital of Kerala, Cochin. Housing, Medical, Shopping, Banking and food facilities are all available in the vicinity.
Escort Services
Projects involving even 100% FDI for manufacturing can be cleared at the Zone.
The Zone has a Single Window System for expediting clearances for investors.
The Zone takes up problems faced by investors with the agencies concerned and helps resolves issues
Seaport
Cochin has a seaport which is 11 nautical miles away from the international sea route.
The Port is connected by the Cochin Airport-Seaport Highway to the Zone, the distance is just 30 Kms
Dispensary
The Zone has an ESI Dispensary to attend to medical emergencies.