Employee’s Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Bill, 2019
The Ministry of Labour and Employment in its notification dated 23rd August 2019 has proposed to amend the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. The Bill has been issued as part of the Government’s pre-legislative consultative process and comments and inputs from stakeholders and public have been invited which can be submitted by September 15th, 2019. Among important changes, government proposes to change the definition of wages under the act to align it with the recently notified wage code.
PESO mandates licensing for Ethanol transport
On August 21st, 2019, the Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization (PESO) has issued a circular on licensing for transportation of ethanol or ethyl alcohol. The licensing is mandatory due to its chemical properties and cautious handling required in transportation of ethanol or ethyl alcohol. The license shall be issued by Heads of Circles and Sub […]
CPCB issues guidelines for pollution control in Kolhus for the state of Uttar Pradesh
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on August 13, 2019, has issued guidelines for ensuring pollution control in kolhus (Jaggery units) pursuant to NGT order dated November 22, 2017. The guidelines have been issued on location, energy efficiency, disposal of waste etc.
Inspection of Establishments based on SC Judgment on basic wages cannot be done
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation vide notification dated 28.08.2019 has issued a clarification to establishment with respect to inspection of records to ascertain whether any allowances which are part of basic wages have been omitted.
Following the judgement of Supreme Court, several field offices have issued notice to employers proposing inspection of records for past 3-5 years. Since, the review petition is pending in Supreme Court, such inspection cannot be done unless prior permission from Central Analysis Intelligence Unit (CAIU) is taken.
