CBIC amends its Circular on Centralised Antecedent Verification of warehouse licence applicants
The CBIC has noted that the cases of centralised system of antecedent verification are facing unreasonable delays in certain field formations. Hence, it has inserted a clause in it Circular stipulating that “…antecedent verification must be completed within 45 days from the receipt of the application.”
CBIC amends its Circular to include details of Ex-bond Bill of Entry or Shipping Bill in Form A
CBIC by its previous circular had issued ‘Form A’ for capturing details relating to receipts, handling, storage and removal of warehoused goods. Form A has been amended by inserting a new column, i.e. Column No. 25A titled ‘Ex-bond Bill of Entry No. and dare/ Shipping Bill No. and date’
PCI extends Timeline for Submission of Online Application on PCI Portal by Existing Institutions for 2023-2024 Academic Session
PCI had by its previous Circular dated 2nd February, 2023 and Circular dated 8th February, 2023 required, inter-alia, that existing institutions submit their applications by 20th February, 2023. The PCI has now extended this timeline and provided a window from 21st February, 2023 to 27th February, 2023.
MoHFW issues Guidelines for Streamlining the Supply of Indented Medicines by Authorised Local Chemists
All ALCs are required to stamp ‘CGHS Supply not for Sale’ on ever medicine strip, pack, flap, bottle, tube, sachet, vial supplied to CGHS with indelible ink. CMOs I/C shall check the online indent before submission to ALC to ensure that non-permissible items and items that are available in the wellness centre are not indented. Additionally, the guidelines also increase the penalty for delay in supply or non-supply of indented items by the ALC.
Govt of Gujarat clarifies on the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
The Gujarat government has now clarified that the Controlling Authority is required to issue a certificate only with regard to the unpaid amount by the employer to the concerned person. Furthermore, before the Controlling Authority issues the certificate, he is required to give the employer a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the issue of such certificate.
Extension of the term of the Twenty-second Law Commission of India
The Law Commission during its extended term shall continue to discharge its existing responsibility, as bestowed upon it by order dated 21.02.2020.
Advisory for SEBI Regulated Entities (REs) regarding Cybersecurity best practices
he compliance of the advisory shall be provided by the REs along with their cybersecurity audit report (conducted as per the applicable SEBI Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience framework).
Income-tax Amendment (3rd Amendment) Rules, 2023
The amendment provides that the report of audit of the accounts of a trust or institution which is required to be furnished in Form 10B or 10BB as per revised criteria.
Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Condition of Service) (Gujarat) (Amendment) Rules, 2023
The amendment provides that the Registering Authority shall grant the registration within 45 days after receiving the application if satisfied about the eligibility of the applicant. In case of failure to issue registration within stipulated time, application shall be deemed approved.
Government of Tamil Nadu announces “MSME Connect 2023
“MSME Connect 2023” – a Vendor development Programme is organised at SIDCO Corporate office Building, Thiru Vi-Ka_Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai on 3rd and 4th March 2023 to provide Procurement and Marketing Support (PMS) for effective implementation of Public Procurement Policy for MSEs.
