MoEFCC notifies amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act, effective 1.12.2023; clarifies the scope of applicability and exempts certain categories of land from the purview of the Act
The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 amending the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 has been given effect from 1st December, 2023. The Ministry […]
Intermediaries may face enhanced fines for data retention breaches from 30.11.2023: MEITY notifies implementation date for amendments to IT Act pursuant to Jan Vishwas Act, 2023
Pursuant to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (please refer to the e-mails in trail), the Ministry of Electronics and […]
FSSAI directs FBOs to specify exact ingredients on labels/accompanying documents in Retail/Non-retail containers for fortified food products in sync with prescribed standards
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has directed Food Business Operators (“FBOs”) to indicate / specify the exact ingredients […]
MoPNG invites comments on amendments to the Petroleum Rules till 15.12.23; introduces provisions for importing petroleum by air etc., proposes fees to be paid through online means only
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has proposed amendments to the Petroleum Rules, 2002 by way of rolling out the […]
Ministry of Finance notifies the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Third Amendment Rules, 2023; effective immediately
Ministry of Finance has notified the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Third Amendment Rules, 2023 with a view to further amend […]
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 […]