MCA FAQ indicates that there is no legal obligation to pay of wages and salary during lockdown by inoperative entities
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for representations from stakeholders seeking clarifications on eligibility of CSR expenditure related to COVID-19 activities, on 10th April, 2020.
Ministry of Finance exempts custom duty & health cess on medical supplies to combat Covid 19
The Ministry of Finance vide its Notification dated 9th April 2020 has removed customs duty and health cess on ventilators, COVID-19 testing kits, Face masks and surgical masks and other medical supplies till 30th September 2020.
RBI permits foreign inward remittances into PM-CARE Fund
The Reserve Bank of India vide its circular dated 3rd April 2020, has allowed the foreign inward remittances from non-residents through non-resident exchange houses in favour of the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM-CARES) Fund to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Government of Odisha makes epidemic Act more stringent to combat covid-19.
As per the Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020, applicable to Odisha, anybody who disobeys any regulation or order made under the principal Act is liable for imprisonment up to two years or with fine up to Rs 10,000 or with both and every offence under this act shall be cognizable and bailable.
Government of Odisha amends The Odisha COVID-19 regulation 2020.
The State Government of Odisha Vide its notification dated 9th April 2020 has amended the Odisha COVID-19 Regulations, 2020 by making it mandatory for citizens to cover their mouth & nose with any form of masks while going outside. The use of mask by all persons shall be mandatory with effect from 7 am of 9th April 2020.
Government of Odisha extends COVID-19 lockdown till 30th April
The Revenue and disaster management department of Odisha in its order dated 9th April 2020 has extended the lockdown in the state till 30th April to contain the spread of COVID-19. However, Activities related to agriculture, animal husbandry and services by health department, police, home guards, etc will be facilitated during the lockdown period, strictly following social distancing norms.
