Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements notified; prohibits surrogate advertisements; regulates bait, free claims and children-targeted advertisements; applicable to manufacturers/ service providers advertising goods and service
The Central Consumer Protection Authority has notified the Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022 (Guidelines). The […]
Ministry of Consumer Affairs directs food business e-commerce operators to share details of existing grievance redressal framework and proposed improvements thereof by 28th June, 2022
Department of Consumer Affairs has directed major e-commerce food business operators (FBOs) like Swiggy and Zomato to furnish their current framework and […]
RBI sets up Committee to review Customer Service Standards in RBI Regulated Entities; aims to assess adequacy of customer service regulations and improve customer service
The Reserve Bank of India has informed that it has constituted Committee for Review of Customer Service Standards in RBI Regulated Entities. […]
All banks, ATM networks and WLAOs may provide the option of ICCW at their ATMs; informs RBI
The Reserve Bank of India has issued information with respect to “Interoperable Card-less Cash Withdrawal (ICCW) at ATMs” with reference to paragraph […]
RBI notifies Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Variation Margin) Directions, 2022; effective from 1st December, 2022
Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) has issued Notification No. FMRD.DIRD.03/14.01.023/2022-23 to notify the Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Variation Margin) […]
Karnataka Health Department issues preventive and control measures in the State owing to gradual increase in COVID-19 cases; owners of offices and industrial establishments to ensure mask usage and permit entry subject to wearing face masks
In view of the gradual increase in COVID-19 cases over the last ten days, Health Department of Karnataka (“Government”) has issued preventive […]
Power Ministry notifies Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022; aimed at promoting generation, purchase and consumption of green energy including energy from Waste-to-Energy plant
The Power Ministry has notified the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022 under the Electricity Act, 2003 […]
Ministry of Commerce rescinds the Footwear made from leather and other materials (Quality Control) Order, 2020
In view of public interest, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has rescinded the ‘Footwear made from leather and other materials (Quality […]
Ministry of Commerce and Industry notifies ‘Footwear Made from Leather and Other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2022’; provisions slated to gain effect from 1st July, 2023
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (“Ministry”) has notified the ‘Footwear Made from Leather and Other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2022’ (“Order”). […]
MeitY proposes amendments to Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Rules; aims to make intermediaries accountable and respect rights guaranteed to users under the Constitution of India
In view of the challenges faced by Big Technology platforms, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MEITY”) has proposed amendments to […]
RBI rolls out Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies; sets out developmental and regulatory policy measures for Payment and Settlement Systems
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has rolled out a Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies setting out various developmental and regulatory […]
FSSAI extends last date for submitting Annual Returns for the FY 2021-22 till 30th June, 2022; re-iterates the mandate to submit annual returns only through FoSCoS portal
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has extended the last date for online submission of Annual Returns by the […]