Portal for grant/renewal of EPR Authorization/Registration under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 made operational
The Central Pollution Control Board (“CPCB”), by way of a Public Notice has informed that the portal for grant/renewal of Extended Producer […]
E-commerce websites in Punjab prohibited from accepting online orders or selling firecrackers within the State: only green crackers permitted to be burst on specified days and time
With a view to mitigate the potentially harmful consequences of bursting firecrackers, which may adversely affect the respiratory health of vulnerable groups, […]
Wearing of seat belts mandatory for motor vehicle drivers and passengers while travelling in Mumbai City with effect from 1st November, 2022; penalty to the tune of Rs. 1000/- to be imposed on violators
The Government of Maharashtra has directed all vehicle drivers and commuters travelling on the roads of Mumbai city to mandatorily wear seat […]
‘Right to Repair’ – A Concept and the Indian Road Ahead
The ‘Right to Repair’ has been a long-standing debate which the manufacturers have been fervently resisting on the pretext of protecting their […]
Corporate Governance Guidelines for Indian Insurers & the need for a Compliance Management System
Concept of Insurance Before we delve into the insurance industry, let us first try and understand is the concept of insurance. Insurance […]
IRDAI issues cyber security standards for Insurance intermediaries including brokers, corporate agents, etc under the Guidelines on Information and Cyber security
Due to the recent Cyber-attacks, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India ( “IRDAI”) has revised the Audit Checklist (Annexure – 1) […]
RBI issues Standard Operating Procedure for Inter-operable Regulatory Sandbox
The Reserve Bank of India has issued Standard Operating Procedure for Inter-operable Regulatory Sandbox. In order to facilitate testing of innovative products/services […]
Food Business Operators advised by FSSAI to avail the facility of advance processing of Bill of Entry in Food Import Clearance System; aims to reduce food import clearance time and demurrage charges
With a view to reduce overall food import clearance time and demurrage charges incurred, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India […]
SEBI proposes changes to Electronic Book Provider platform to ensure that allocations are based on the best bid as opposed to those placed with the best technology
Securities and Exchange Board of Indian (SEBI) proposes to revise provisions pertaining to the Electronic Book Provider (EBP) platform for issuances to […]
Application, processing and issuing of authorization for generation, collection, reception, treatment, storage, transport, and disposal of biomedical waste will happen through XGN portal for KSPCB
State Pollution Control Board, Karnataka has informed that provision has been made in XGN Software for online receipt of application, processing and […]
Legal Metrology Rules stands amended: Companies with various establishments/branches/units permitted to nominate officials responsible for operations and activities of such establishments/ branches / units under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009
The Department of Consumer Affairs has notified the Legal Metrology (General) Amendment Rules, 2022 to allow companies to nominate officers within the […]
Schedule I of the Information Technology Act stands amended: property transaction documents, power-of-attorney, cheques in favour of or endorsed by Regulated entities (RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA) included under the ambit of Information Technology Act, 2000
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MEITY”) has amended the First Schedule of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (“Act”) which specifies […]