Organizations in Gurugram directed to submit Annual Report for 2023 under POSH Act latest by 30th April, 2024
With a view to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition And Redressal) Act, […]
EPFO further extends the timeline for submitting Applications for Validation of Option / Joint Options for pension on higher wages till 31st May, 2024
In continuation to what we reported earlier (please refer to the e-mail in trail for details), the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (“EPFO”) […]
DGFT notified the import policy of Used IT assets from SEZ to DTA
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a Notification No. 56/2023 to amend Para 2.31 of Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 to […]
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita receives President’s assent
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 has received President’s assent on 25th December, 2023. It replaces Indian Penal Code and brings in several modifications […]
Now, industrial undertakings may face enhanced fines for non-compliance; amendments to IDRA, 1951 pursuant to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act 2023 stands notified
Pursuant to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act 2023 (please refer to the e-mails in trail), the Ministry of Commerce and […]
FBOs permitted to self-reactivate auto-rejected license / registration applications made by them (owing to non-responding to queries of licensing / registration authority within timeline) on FoSCoS portal
With a view towards facilitating Ease of Doing Business, the Food and Safety Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has allowed Food Business […]
SEZ Rules stand amended; inserts new provision to demarcate non-processing areas for IT/ITes Special Economic Zones; effective immediately
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (‘Ministry”) has issued the Special Economic Zones (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2023 (“Fifth Amendment”) to insert provisions […]
FSSAI restricts FBOs from manufacturing/selling of ‘cocoa and chocolate products’ and ‘imitation chocolate’ containing steviol glycoside (stevia) as additive in market place or e-commerce platforms till further order
The Food and Safety Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) directed Food Business Operators (“FBOs”) to restrict the manufacturing or selling of ‘cocoa […]
Effective 01.01.2024, paper-based KYC process (for adequate verification of customers before enrolling them as subscribers) will be discontinued, Dept. of Telecommunications
The Department of Telecommunications (“DoT”) has informed that use of paper-based KYC process for adequate verification of customers before enrolling them as […]
Timeline for implementing revised framework for redressing investor grievances through SCORES platform and linking it to online dispute resolution platform stands extended to 01.04.2024
Securities Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”), National Stock Exchange (“NSE”) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (“CDSL”) have issued circulars in reference […]
Centre prohibits use of ‘dark patterns’ on e-commerce platforms: Applicable to sellers, advertisers and platforms systematically offering goods or services in India
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (“CCPA”) has notified Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023 (“Guidelines”) with a view to […]
Karnataka Government reminds factories/establishments in Karnataka to pay contributions under the Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 by 15th January, 2024
The Government of Karnataka, Karnataka Labour Welfare Board, Bangalore (“Board”) has issued a Press Note reminding employers regarding the last date of […]