Modified Trade Credit Insurance Guidelines, 2021

In view of the fact that through “reverse factoring”, the financiers can take exposure on low rated or unrated buyers provided the default risk is hedged with insurers by taking Trade Credit Insurance cove, in order to facilitate “reverse factoring” transactions on TReDS platform, this modification is enacted.

Govt. of Delhi issues Advisory on Payment of Bonus

It is a statutory responsibility of the contractor to pay bonus to its employees since the contractors are their employers. The Commissioner also drew attention to the provisions of the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970  that the principal employer bears the responsibility to ensure compliance of various labour laws by their respective contractors.

Advisory on Import of Food Consignment for 100 Export/Re-export purpose

Food imported by manufacturers or processors for their captive use or for production of value-added products for 100% export/ re-export can avail the benefit of an exemption from import clearance. To do so, a declaration in form 8 must be made at the time of filing Bill of Entry (BoE) in ICEGATE.

Kerala Govt. issues Draft Notification for Allotment for Symbols to Political Parties

The Government of Kerala under State Election Commission has issued a draft notification on 13th October, 2023, allotting symbols to political parties other than national parties and state parties to contest local bodies in the state. State Election Commissioner has invited objections regarding which can be submitted in writing to the Commission Secretary till October 30, 2023.