Communications Ministry notifies KYC reforms: detailed guidelines issued on discontinuation of Bulk Connections and introduction of Business Connections; slated to gain effect from 1st October, 2023
In continuation to what we reported earlier (please check e-mails in trail), the Telecommunications Department has in a Notification addressed to all […]
Date of implementing provisions of Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2022 stands extended to 1st October, 2023
Department of Consumer Affairs (“Department”) has extended the date for implementing the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Amendment) Rules, 2022 from 1st September, […]
UGC issues a notice directing higher educations institutions to refrain from printing of Aadhaar number on provisional certificates and degrees
The University Grants Commission (“UGC”) has issued a notice directing the Higher Educational Institutions (“HEIs”) to refrain from printing of Aadhaar number […]
Environment and Forest Department of Assam prohibits the sale and use of plastic water bottles below 1000ml capacity
The Environment and Forest Department of Assam has prohibited the use or manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale of plastic water bottles below […]
The Bill to amend the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994 proposes to eliminate the requirement of getting a resolution passed for approval of town planning scheme
With a view to amend the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994 (“Act”), the Haryana Legislative Assembly has introduced the Haryana Municipal Corporation […]
Timeline for submitting comments on the draft ‘Classification of Industrial Sectors into Red, Orange, Green and White Categories’ extended till 30th September, 2023
In continuation to what we reported earlier in the e-mail below, the Central Pollution Control Board has extended the last date for […]
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has amended provision of residential accommodation as provided by the employers to its employees
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Notification No.65/2023 to amend the provision of the rental accommodation as provided by the […]
RBI increases the upper limit of an offline payment transaction to Rs. 500 from Rs 200 with immediate effect
The Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) has increased the upper limit of an offline payment transaction to ₹500 from Rs 200. Other […]
MCA notifies circular for condonation of delay in filing of Form-3, Form-4 and Form-11
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“Ministry”) has issued notification for condonation of delay in filing of Form-3 (LLP Agreement and changes therein), […]
Main components to build a compliance framework – FMCG industry
FMCG as an industry is known for its risk. Due to the nature of their business, which involves producing and distributing goods […]
Amendment in Rule 55 (1) and Rule 56 (1) of ESI (Central) Rules,1950 to relax the eligibility conditions for sickness benefit and maternity benefit for the benefit period 01.01.2021 to 30.06.2021.
The Employees State Insurance Corporation (“ESIC”) has issued a circular dated 17th August 2023 which reiterates an earlier notification dated 25th July […]
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 receives Presidential assent: commencement notifications expected to follow giving effect to different provisions of the Act
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“Act”) (which was earlier passed by both Houses of Parliament) has received assent of the […]