CPCB revises classification of industrial sectors into red, orange, green and white categories; introduces a new blue category to distinguish the Essential Environmental Services
The Central Pollution Control Board (“CPCB”) has revised the categories of industries/organizations/activities under the consent mechanism to obtain Consent to Establish (“CTE”) […]
BBMP mandates online renewal of Trade Licenses for 2025-26: traders face 25% to100% penalty for late applications post February 2025
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (“BBMP”) has issued a public notice regarding the renewal process for Trade Licenses applicable for the year […]
Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women (Amendment) Act, 2025 notified; mandates stricter penalties, CCTV surveillance and protection Orders against repeat offenders
The Government of Tamil Nadu has notified the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women (Amendment) Act, 2025 (“Amendment Act”) to further […]
Draft Pollution Guidelines to Pave the Way for Greener Pharmaceutical Industry in India
Despite having a significant pollution potential, the pharmaceutical industry in India lacks specific guidelines for pollution management. The National Green Tribunal (Chennai) […]
Timeline for filing annual and quarterly returns by registered entities under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 for FY 2023-24 extended till 31st January, 2025
The Central Pollution Control Board has further extended the timeline for filing annual and quarterly returns by registered entities under the E-Waste […]
Extension of deadline for remittance of half-yearly contributions for the period ending on 31st December 2024, extended till 31st January, 2025
The Maharashtra Labour Welfare Board has extended the deadline for remittance of half-yearly contributions for the period ending 31st December 2024. The […]
CPCB invites comments on Draft guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Industry in India’ till 5th February 2025
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has invited comments on ‘Draft guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Industry in India’ till 5th February 2025. […]
Employees Provident Fund Organisation revises the Standard Operating Procedure for processing Joint Declarations to modify members’ basic profile details
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has revised the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for processing Joint Declarations related to the modification or […]
MeitY invites public comments on AI Governance Guidelines; recommends comprehensive framework to tackle cybersecurity, deepfakes, bias and IP challenges in India’s emerging AI ecosystem
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has invited public comments on the Subcommittee’s report on the Development of AI Governance […]
Ministry of Commerce and Industry invites public comments on the Draft Static Pressure Vessels Amendment Rules, 2024 within 12.02.2025 ; revises renewal period of certain licenses from 5 to 10 years
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified the Draft Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) (Amendment) Rules , 2024 (“Draft Rules”) […]
CAQM revokes actions under Stages III of revised GRAP in Delhi-NCR region with immediate effect; actions under Stages I and II to continue
The Commission for Air Quality Management (“CAQM”) in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas has revoked Stage III of the revised Graded Response Action […]
Amendment to the Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 notified; contribution rates for employees and employers revised
The Karnataka State Legislature has notified the Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund (Amendment) Act, 2024 (“Amendment”) and has now come into effect. This […]