West Bengal Govt. extends working hours for Information Technology companies to 9 hours per day, maintaining 48 hours weekly limit
The Government of West Bengal has notified that effective from 1st July, 2024 (today), Information Technology companies operating in West Bengal will […]
Labour Ministry amends the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995; fixes new damages recovery rate for employers defaulting on payment of contribution
The Ministry of Labour and Employment (“Ministry”) has notified amendments to the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995, to establish a new uniform rate […]
Labour Ministry amends the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952; fixes new damages recovery rate for employers defaulting on payment of contribution
The Ministry of Labour and Employment (“Ministry”) has notified amendments to the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952, to establish a new uniform […]
Gujarat Govt. amends Gujarat Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Rules; prescribes timeline for submitting application for renewal of fire safety certificate
With a view to amend the Gujarat Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Rules, 2014 (“Rules”), the Government of Gujarat has notified […]
Maharashtra Factories (Safety Audit) (Amendment) Rules, 2024 notified; mandates safety audit of factories with 50 or more workers
The Government of Maharashtra has notified the Maharashtra Factories (Safety Audit) (Amendment) Rules, 2024 to further amend Maharashtra Factories (Safety Audit) Rules, […]
Environment Ministry amends Battery Waste Management Rules; revises the Table specifying obligation of producers regarding minimum use of domestically recycled materials in new Battery
In continuation to what we reported earlier (please refer to e-mails in trail), the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has […]
Key highlights on the outcome of the 53rd GST Council Meeting
GST Council held its 53rd meeting at New Delhi. In the meeting, GST Council has recommended changes related to GST tax rates, […]
MIB introduces new portals for submission of Self-Declaration Certificate by the advertisers/advertising agencies before publishing or broadcasting any advertisements
Pursuant to the recent Supreme Court (“SC”) judgement dated 7th May, 2024, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (“MIB”) has introduced a […]
Agriculture Ministry notifies Honey Grading and Marking Rules, 2024 in supersession of existing 2008 Rules; mandates strict packaging/ labelling standards and quality control
In continuation to what we reported earlier (please refer to the e-mail in trail), the Agriculture Ministry has notified the Honey Grading […]
Telangana Govt. grants conditional exemption to IT /ITeS shops and establishments in the State from provisions relating to working hours, opening and closing times etc.
The Governor of Telangana has granted an exemption to all Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) and Information Technology Establishments in the State […]
Karnataka Government extends conditional exemption for IT /ITeS companies from provisions under Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act till June 2029
In a recent Notification, and as a continuation to earlier Notification No. LD 194 LET 2016 dated 25-05-2019, the Government of Karnataka […]
Environment Ministry notifies amendments to the Schedule to the Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) Notification, 2006
With a view to amend the Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 (“EIA Notification”), the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“Ministry”) […]