CCI introduces the Draft CCI (Lesser Penalty) Regulations 2023 to include the provisions of ‘lesser penalty plus’ and withdrawal of’ lesser penalty’ / ‘lesser penalty plus’ applications
The Competition Commission of India (“CCI”) has issued the Draft CCI (Lesser Penalty) Regulations 2023 (“Draft Regulations”) to repeal and replace the […]
Comments invited on TRAI’s Consultation Paper for ‘Digital Transformation through 5G Ecosystem’ till 30th October and counter-comments till 13th November, 2023
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (“TRAI”) has issued a consultation paper on Digital Transformation through 5G Ecosystem to identify the policy […]
Outcome of the 52nd GST Council Meeting
GST Council held its 52nd meeting at New Delhi. The following recommendation relating to changes in GST tax rates, measures for facilitation […]
Delhi PCC bans manufacturing, storing, selling and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers till 1.01.2024
Delhi Pollution Control Committee ( “DPCC”) has imposed a complete ban on manufacturing, storage, selling (including delivery through online marketing platforms) and […]
West Bengal Govt. extends the period for providing rebate on stamp duty and circle rate till 30th June, 2024
In continuation to what we reported earlier in the e-mail below, the West Bengal Government, with a view to provide relief to […]
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified that existing rates for the exports under RoDTEP scheme will be applicable till 30.06.2024
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued Notification No. 33/2023 dated 26th September, 2023 to notify that the existing rates for […]
Ministry of Consumer Affairs notifies the effective date for amendment to the Legal Metrology Act 2009 pursuant to Jan Viswas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023
Pursuant to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (“Ministry”) has notified […]
Public comments invited on Consultation Paper for ‘Encouraging R&D in Telecom, Broadcasting and IT (ICT) Sectors by 23rd October and counter-comments by 6th November, 2023
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (“TRAI”) has released a Consultation paper on encouraging R&D in Telecom, Broadcasting and IT (Information and […]
Mediation Act, 2023 receives presidential assent: Commencement date to be notified later
The Mediation Act, 2023 (“Act”) has received the assent of the President on the 14th September, 2023. However, the commencement notification will […]
The Consumer Affairs Department issues Draft Guidelines to prohibit the engagement of Dark Patterns by sellers, advertisers and all platforms, systematically offering goods or services in India
The Department of Consumer Affairs has requested comments/suggestions on the Draft Guidelines on Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns (“Draft Guidelines”) by […]
Time limit for submitting comments and counter-comments on TRAI’s Consultation Paper on ‘Review of Quality-of-Service Standards for Access Services and Broadband Services extended till 11th October and 25th October, 2023 respectively
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (“TRAI”) has extended the time for submitting comments and counter-comments on “Consultation Paper on ‘Review of […]
FSSAI initiates stern action against violation of food safety laws by FBOs
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”), through a press release, has strongly advised all Food Business Operators (“FBOs”) to […]