CBDT Introduces Document Identification Number System
Central board of Direct Taxes on 1st October, 2019 launched a computer generated Document Identification Number (DIN) to ensure greater transparency and accountability in tax administration. Any communication from Income Tax Department without a computer generated DIN, be it a notice, letter, order and summon or any other correspondence, would be treated as invalid and shall be deemed as if it has never been issued.
Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2019 notified
Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2019 has been notified on 25th September, 2019.
Changes have been brought in duration of training, employer’s eligibility, number of apprentices, Stipend, Hours of work etc. List of designated trade has also been updated.
DGFT extended date for installing Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanners
Directorate General of Foreign Trade in its public notice on 25 September 2019, has amended para 2.54 of the Hand Book of Procedures, 2015-2020. The para deals with installing and operationalizing of Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanners. DGFT has extended the deadline for installing and operationalizing of radiation portal monitors and container scanners at the existing designated sea ports namely Chennai, Cochin, Ennore, JNPT, Kandla, Mormugao, Mumbai, New Mangalore, Pradip, Tuticorin, Vishakhapatnam, Pipava, Mundra and Kolkata till 31 December, 2019. Previously, the due date was 31st October 2018.
FSSAI issues clarification for packaged drinking water
FSSAI has issued an advisory on 7th October, 2019 with regard to selling of packaged and natural mineral water in open market without BIS number. The FBOs shall obtain Licence. FSS (Packaging and Labelling) Regulation, 2011 and FSS (Advertising and claims) Regulation, 2018 shall be applicable for Packaged drinking water.
“Trans Fat Free” logo officially launched
“Trans Fat Free” logo has been officially launched. The use of the Logo is however optional for the establishments who qualify the usage of such logo.
