Karnataka Govt. amends Karnataka Municipal Corporations Model Building Bye-laws, 2017; introduces ‘Digital Infrastructure’ compliance obligation prior to construction approvals and occupancy certificates
The Government of Karnataka has notified the Karnataka Municipal Corporations Model Building (Amendment) Bye-laws, 2024 to introduce new provisions to modify existing […]
CBDT issues extension in timeline for furnishing report under Form 56F by the newly established entities operating in Free Trade Zones
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in its recent circular has issued extension in timeline for furnishing report under Form 56F by […]
FSSAI invites comments on draft Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Amendment Regulations, 2025 by 20th April 2025
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has published the draft Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Amendment Regulations, […]
EPFO further extends compliance deadline for UAN activation and Aadhaar seeding with bank accounts for employees till 15th March, 2025
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (“EPFO”), has further extended the deadline for activating the Universal Account Number (“UAN”) and seeding of Aadhaar […]
Public comments invited on draft Drugs (Amendment) Rules till 21st March 2025; proposes QR Code labelling and risk-based drug inspections
The Ministry of Ayush has published the draft Drugs (Amendment) Rules, 2025 (“Draft Amendment”), proposing amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945 for […]
Public comments invited on draft amendments to Chhattisgarh Shops and Establishments Rules by 16th March, 2025; proposes consent, safety measures and security arrangements for engaging women in night shifts
The Chhattisgarh Government has published draft amendments to Chhattisgarh Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021. The […]
Public comments invited on the draft Haryana Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules by 19th March, 2025; mandates workplace inclusion, gender-sensitive facilities and anti-discrimination measures in workplaces
The Government of Haryana has published the Draft Haryana Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2024 (“Draft Rules”), with a view to […]
Key amendments proposed under direct and indirect taxes in the Finance Bill, 2025-26
Finance Bill, 2025 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha on 01st February, 2025 and has proposed various amendments under Direct and […]
Kerala overhauls centralized inspection system for factories (KCIS portal): proposes to streamline compliance and enhance transparency in industrial and labour law monitoring
The Labour Department of Kerala (“Department”) has revised the Kerala Centralized Inspection System (“KCIS”) as part of Business Reform Action Plan 2018-19 […]
RBI issues Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Access Criteria for NDS-OM) Directions, 2025 in suppression of previous Directions dated 18.10.2024
The Reserve Bank of India has issued the Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Access Criteria for NDS-OM) Directions, 2025 (“Master […]
EPFO further extends compliance deadline for UAN activation and Aadhaar seeding till 15th February 2025
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (“EPFO”), has further extended the deadline for activating the Universal Account Number (“UAN”) and seeding of Aadhaar […]
MeitY notifies Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, 2025; introduces streamlined application and approval for private sector use of Aadhar for authentication
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) has notified the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, […]