BOA clears 15 new SEZs; holds back Reliance, Suzlon

NEW DELHI: The Board of Approvals on Wednesday gave final clearance to 15 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) but deferred a decision on the Navi Mumbai zone promoted by Reliance Industries chief Mukesh Ambani and Anand Jain.

The Board took up 23 cases, which had already got in principle approval, for final clearance.

The decision on the Navi Mumbai SEZ was deferred due to some land issues.

Apart from Navi Mumbai, a decision on the Suzlon SEZ was also deferred.