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.