Section 5. Guidelines for notifying Special Economic Zone

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.