Centre prepared to redefine SEZ Policy: Shivraj Patil

Bangalore, Mar 17(UNI) In the wake of wide spread protest across the nation on Special Economic Zones, the Centre was ready to redefine the SEZ policy Union Home Minister Shivaraj Patil said today.

Speaking to newsmen here on the sidelines of the inauguration of a state-of-the-art 400-beded musculo skeletal care hospital today Mr Patil said that the centre willing to review the SEZ policy, intended to boost industrial activities across the country, in consultation with all the stakeholders including State governments and farmers.

Referring to the Police action in Nandigram village in West Bengal in which 14 people were killed three-days ago on the issue of creation of Special Economic Zone, Mr Patil said that the government was ready to hold talks with all concerned to find a solution. He said the Centre was also interested to involve industries also in the event of reviewing its SEZ policy.

Expressing regret for the unsavoury incidents that took place at Nandigram village in West Bengal the Union Home Minister however ruled out any action against the state government by the Centre.

''There should be valid reason to take any action on West Bengal Government'' he said.

UNI