Nidheesh K. B

ABSTRACT

For analysingthe performance of the Cochin SEZ primary data was collected by way of conducting interview with managers and workers of Cochin SEZ. Managers in Cochin SEZ units were satisfied with the quality of infrastructure facilities and quality of governance prevailed in Cochin SEZ. Exemption from the payment of Sales Tax, Contract Tax, VAT, State Entry Tax, Stamp Duty and registration charges on land transfer are the various State level tax exemption availed to the Cochin SEZ unit. Similarly Cochin SEZ units can avail subsidies on land rent, factory rent and on purchase of capital goods. As per mangers the present Labour Laws applied in Cochin SEZ were functioning effectively. Cochin SEZ unit workers agreed that they are enjoying various basic facilities which include medical reimbursement, bonus, commission, insurance for industrial accidents, leaves, sanitary and training facilities within SEZ. The training facilities are mainly undertaking within Cochin SEZ and workers in Cochin SEZ were satisfied with minimum wages, additional remunerations, leaves available, total working hours, training, safety measures and equal treatment.