DFPD has extended the application window under Ethanol Blended with Petrol (EBP) Programme.
The Central Government with a view to increase production of ethanol and its supply under Ethanol Blended with Petrol (EBP) Programme, especially in the surplus season and thereby to improve the liquidity position of the sugar mills enabling them to clear cane price arrears of the farmers opened a window for six months w.e.f. 22.04.2022 which is now being extended for another six months for inviting fresh applications from those project proponents who have acquired land for ethanol project and obtained Environmental Clearance (EC) for enhancement of their existing ethanol distillation capacity or to set up new distillery for producing 1st Generation (1G) ethanol from feed stocks such as cereals (rice, wheat, barley, corn & sorghum), sugarcane (including sugar, sugar syrup, sugarcane juice, B-heavy molasses, C-heavy molasses), sugar beet etc.
Ministry of Power notifies Guidelines under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for procurement of power on Finance, Own and Operate (FOO) basis.
These guidelines are being issued under the provisions of Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for procurement of electricity by States/ distribution licensees (Procurer) for: (a) long-term procurement of electricity for a period of 12 years to 15 years; (b) Medium term procurement for a period of up to 7 years but exceeding 1 year.
The Goa Minor Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2022.
Through this amendment a new rule 22A which deals with the Amount of contribution to be made to the District Mineral Foundation in which Every holder of quarrying lease or quarrying permit or sand permit shall pay to the District Mineral Foundation of the district in which the mining operations are carried on by him, an amount equivalent to five percent of royalty as payable under clause (i) of sub-rule (1) of rule 22.
The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Ordinance, 2022.
The Ordinance requires local online game providers to obtain a certificate of registration from the TN Online Gaming Authority for providing any gaming service. Failure to register is punishable with three years of imprisonment, a fine of Rs 10 lakh, or both. Similar gaming services that are provided physically do not require such registration.
