SEZ Rules stand amended; inserts new provision to demarcate non-processing areas for IT/ITes Special Economic Zones; effective immediately
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (‘Ministry”) has issued the Special Economic Zones (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2023 (“Fifth Amendment”) to insert provisions […]
FSSAI restricts FBOs from manufacturing/selling of ‘cocoa and chocolate products’ and ‘imitation chocolate’ containing steviol glycoside (stevia) as additive in market place or e-commerce platforms till further order
The Food and Safety Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) directed Food Business Operators (“FBOs”) to restrict the manufacturing or selling of ‘cocoa […]
Effective 01.01.2024, paper-based KYC process (for adequate verification of customers before enrolling them as subscribers) will be discontinued, Dept. of Telecommunications
The Department of Telecommunications (“DoT”) has informed that use of paper-based KYC process for adequate verification of customers before enrolling them as […]
Timeline for implementing revised framework for redressing investor grievances through SCORES platform and linking it to online dispute resolution platform stands extended to 01.04.2024
Securities Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”), National Stock Exchange (“NSE”) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (“CDSL”) have issued circulars in reference […]
Centre prohibits use of ‘dark patterns’ on e-commerce platforms: Applicable to sellers, advertisers and platforms systematically offering goods or services in India
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (“CCPA”) has notified Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023 (“Guidelines”) with a view to […]
Karnataka Government reminds factories/establishments in Karnataka to pay contributions under the Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 by 15th January, 2024
The Government of Karnataka, Karnataka Labour Welfare Board, Bangalore (“Board”) has issued a Press Note reminding employers regarding the last date of […]
Contractors deploying contract workers in Delhi no longer required to upload details w.r.t category/wages paid/ statutory records etc. on their website; step towards Ease of Doing Business (EODB)
In an Order dated 10th November, 2023, rolled out by the Office of Labour Commissioner of Delhi, the requirement on the part […]
MoEFCC extends the public consultation period for Ecomark Certification Rules till 10.12.23; aims at assisting manufacturers in transitioning to production of Ecomark-certified products
Further to the Update reported earlier (please refer to the e-mail in trail), Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (“Authority”) has […]
Actions under GRAP Stage-III stands revoked in Delhi-NCR; Stages-I and II actions remain invoked; concerned agencies shall keep strict vigil and especially intensify measures under Stage l & II of GRAP
CAQM (“Commission for Air Quality and Management”) has issued an Order dated 28th November, 2023, revoking actions under Stage III (‘Severe’ Air […]
Actions under GRAP Stage-IV stands revoked in Delhi-NCR; Stages-I to III actions remain invoked, concerned agencies expected to monitor AQI levels to ensure it does not slip further to Severe’/ ‘Severe +’ category
In continuation to what we reported earlier (please refer to e-mails in trail for reference), CAQM (“Commission for Air Quality and Management”) […]
MoEFCC rolls out Rules for managing, storing and utilizing reject water generated by Water Purification Systems; casts obligations on users/manufacturers/importers of RO-based water purification systems
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“MoEFCC”) has notified the Water Purification System (Regulation of Use) Rules, 2023 (“Rules 2023”) […]
Pan India Reckoner on List of Holidays for the year 2024
States and UTs list Holiday Notifications Central Not yet published West Bengal Notified Tamil Nadu Not yet published Telangana Notified Karnataka […]