Special Economic Zones Act, 2005
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.