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, […]
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”) […]
Kerala Government issues guidelines for installation of Diesel Generators (DG) sets on raised platform in view of frequent flood in the State
The Department of Electrical Inspectorate, Kerala (“Department”) has issued guidelines for installation of Diesel Generators (“DG”) sets on raised platform. These guidelines […]
MoEFCC extends timeline for filing of quarterly and annual returns by registered entities under the E- Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 until 30th June, 2024 for FY 2023-24
The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (“MoEFCC”) has issued a public order on 17th May, 2024 extending the timeline for […]
CPCB directs Custom Authorities to release import consignments upon submission of an undertaking and proof of application for registration on the EPR portal
Till the E-Waste EPR Portal is fully operational, the Central Pollution Control Board (“CPCB”) has requested the concerned custom authorities to consider […]
CPCB extends registration window period till 31st May, 2024 for PIBOs and PWPs for submitting registration application on EPR Portal for Plastic Packaging
CPCB has extended the registration window period for Producers, Importers and Brand Owners (PIBOs) and Plastic Waste Processors (PWPs) to submit complete […]
RBI invites comments on regulations of Payment Aggregators by 31st May, 2024
Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) has invited comments on the following drafts on regulation of Payment Aggregators (“PAs”): New draft directions on […]
NPCI revises Retrieval Reference Number in UPI to avoid duplicates; PSPs and Banks to implement revised RRN and remove validation of ‘YDDD’ by 31st May, 2024.
The National Payments Corporation of India (“NPCI”) has issued an addendum to a previously issued circular for revision of Retrieval Reference Number […]
NPCI fixes maximum UPI inward credit limit for P2PM merchants; Acquiring Banks and Payment Service Providers to comply with directions before 30th April, 2024
National Payments Corporation of India (“NPCI”) has fixed the maximum United Payment Interface (“UPI”) inward credit limit for P2PM merchants (for small […]
Delhi Municipal Corporation urges businesses and organizations in NDMC Area to dispose e-waste through CPCB/DPCC approved vendors; reiterates SC decision prohibiting burning e-waste in open spaces
Reiterating the Supreme Court’s decision in M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors. [dated 13.12.2023 in WP (Civil) No.13029/1985], where burning […]
MoEFC amends Hazardous and Others Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement (Amendment) Rules, 2024 ; expands hazardous wastes that can be imported, conditions of authorization ; effective from 01.04.2024
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“Ministry”) has notified the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2024 […]
PIBOs and PWPs operating without registration directed to submit application for registration on the EPR portal by 31st March, 2024
With a view to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (“Rules”), the Central Pollution Control Board […]