Now, trespassing/damaging trees in reserved & protected forest areas will lead to enhanced fine and compensation for damage; amendments to Forest Act pursuant to Jan Vishwas (Amend..) Act, 2023 stands notified
Pursuant to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (please refer to the e-mails in trail), the Ministry of Environment, Forest […]
Reporting LLPs must proactively identify their Significant Beneficial Owners (SBO) and obtain declaration(s) from them; Limited Liability Partnership (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2023 stand notified
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“Ministry”) has notified the Limited Liability Partnership (Signification Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2023 (“2023 Rules”). The 2023 Rules […]
Centre mandates training programme for Pest Control Operators exclusively using Glyphosate and its derivatives: notifies list of approved training facilities for Glyphosate usage
The Ministry of Agriculture has notified the Insecticides (Sixth Amendment) Rules, 2023, to further amend the Insecticides Rules, 1971. Pest Controllers (using […]
CBIC issued clarification regarding applicability of GST on job work services, reimbursement of electricity charges
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) via Circular No 206/18/2023-GST has issued clarification regarding applicability of Goods and Services Tax […]
Maharashtra Govt. invites comments on its proposals to revise minimum wages for employees engaged in industries manufacturing soaps, cosmetics and liquor till 01.01.2024
With a view to revise the rates of minimum wages, the Maharashtra Industries, Energy, Labour and Mining Department has issued draft notifications […]
Transformative Trends: Artificial Intelligence in Regulatory Compliance
Introduction Compliance management is the process of ensuring that an organization complies with all applicable laws and regulations. It is a complex […]
RBI rolls out Master Direction on Information Technology Governance, Risk, Controls and Assurance Practices to regulate NBFCs/ CICs etc.; gains effect from 01.04.2024
The Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) has rolled out the “Master Direction – Information Technology Governance, Risk, Controls and Assurance Practices” (“Master […]
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 […]
SC reinforces directions on bursting firecrackers during ensuing festive seasons in India; permits only ‘Green Crackers’ at designated time and places
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India (“SC”) has passed an order dated 7th November 2023 (“Present Order”), in a matter where, direction […]
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 […]