Ministry of Home Affairs extends the lockdown period for two weeks starting from 4th May 2020
The Ministry of Home Affairs on 1st May, 2020 has extended the lock down period for two weeks with effect from 4th May 2020, and issued new guidelines to regulate different activities in this period, based on the risk profiling of the districts in the country into Red (hotspot), Orange, and Green zones.
Guidelines on rational use of Personal Protective Equipment in Non-COVID hospitals
The Non-Covid hospital areas are divided into low risk, mild risk, moderate risk and high risk areas and separate guidelines for use of Personal Protective Equipment is provided for each areas.
Government of Madhya Pradesh grants license for trading agriculture products through electronic mode
Government of Madhya Pradesh has allowed trading of agriculture produce through electronic platform.
Maharashtra PCB extends the validity of Consent to establish and consent to operate till 30th September 2020
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board vide its circular dated 28th April 2020 has decided to extend the validity period of consent/authorization to establish or operate all industries and establishments, due to the outbreak of COVID-19 across the country.
Government of Maharashtra waives late fee on professional tax
The whole of the late fee payable by the registered employer in respect of monthly or annual returns pertaining to periods up to March 2020 and monthly period of April 2020, is exempted.
EPFO makes filing of Electronic-Challan cum Return easier for business
EPFO has allowed establishments to separately file the electronic challan cum return (ECR) and the payment of statutory contribution.
Capital and debt market to operate as per revised MHA guidelines
Entities providing capital and debt market services will remain operational during the extended nationwide lockdown for two weeks with effect from 4th May 2020.
