Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021
The Rules establish a soft-touch self-regulatory architecture and a Code of Ethics and three tier grievance redressal mechanism for news publishers and OTT Platforms and digital media.
MCA advises investors to verify status of Nidhi companies before investment
Investors are advised to verify the antecedents / status of a Nidhi Company especially their declaration of their status as Nidhi Company by the Central Government before becoming its member and investing in such companies.
CBIC issues clarification on applicability of Dynamic Quick Response (QR) Code on B2C invoices.
The Dynamic QR Code, in terms of Notification No. 14/2020-Central Tax, dated 21st March, 2020 is required, inter-alia, to contain the Supplier GSTIN number, Supplier UPI ID, Payee’s Bank A/C number and IFSC, Invoice number & invoice date and Total Invoice Value and Further, Dynamic QR Code should be such that it can be scanned to make a digital payment.
The government of West Bengal exempts high speed diesel and motor spirit from additional sales tax.
The State Government of West Bengal vide its notification dated 22nd February 2021 has exempted One rupee per litre for high speed diesel and motor spirit.
DGFT has expanded the electronic platform for Preferential Certificate of Origin for 2 more FTAs/PTAs.
The Preferential Certificate of Origin for exports to countries under the following trade agreements i.e. i. India-Mercosur Preferential Trade Agreement ii. India-Thailand Early Harvest Scheme, shall be applied and issued from the CoO e-platform with effect from 25 th February 2021.
The Draft Industrial Relation (Bihar) Rules, 2021.
The written agreement between the employer and worker shall be in Form-I and shall be signed by the parties in the agreement and a copy thereof shall be sent to the concerned Conciliation Officer.
