EPFO issues clarification on ECR filing and payment of contribution
Since the filing of ECR is now separated from payment process, the time for filing ECR for April 2020 is on or before 15.05.2020 and dues may be remitted within the due date or within the extended time, if any, as announced by the central government.
Directions for shops and establishments in NCT Delhi
All standalone shops are permitted but all malls and markets shall remain closed in hotspots at Delhi. The shops shall comply the directions for operation in letter and spirit and error, if any, shall be in the side of caution.
Government of Andhra Pradesh levies an additional excise tax on liquor prices
The Revenue Department of Andhra Pradesh vide its gazette notification dated 4th May 2020 has increased the additional retail excise tax component at a flat rate per bottle on the issue price of foreign liquor.
Government of Andhra Pradesh issues revised guidelines on industrial activities
The Government of Andhra Pradesh vide its notification dated 3rd May 2020 has issued revised guidelines on industrial activities which are permitted to operate during the lockdown. However Industries in the Containment Zones either in the urban or rural areas are not permitted and the labour force working in units shall not be from the Containment Zones.
Government of Telangana Provides 5% Rebate on payment of Property Tax
The Telangana government introduce Early Bird Scheme benefit of 5% rebate to those paying property tax, for the Financial Year 2020-21, provided the Property Tax is paid for the entire financial year, together with the arrear dues, if any, on or before 31-05-2020.
Ministry of power publishes draft electricity amendment bill
The Ministry of Power has issued the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020 which seeks to increase private participation and to strengthen payment security mechanism and establish Electricity Contract Enforcement Authority who has sole authority to adjudicate matters related to specific performance of contracts related to purchase or sale of power, between power generation companies and distribution companies.
