Lok Sabha General Election 2024: Ensuring Employee Voting Rights in Gujarat
This notification discusses the measures taken by the State Election Commission, Gandhinagar, to ensure that employees residing in Gujarat, but native to Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra, can exercise their voting rights in the Lok Sabha General Election 2024. It highlights the importance of granting paid leave to these workers on polling day and the legal implications for employers who fail to comply.
Advisory and Preparatory Measures for Hot Weather Season in Puducherry
The circular from the Government of Puducherry’s Commissioner of Labour provides comprehensive guidelines and directives to ensure the management and mitigation of adverse effects of extreme hot weather on employees and workers. The measures encompass various aspects such as rescheduling working hours, providing necessary facilities, coordinating health check-ups, disseminating health advisories, and maintaining essential supplies during intense heat. The document emphasizes the importance of stakeholder compliance and addresses a wide range of entities, from employers and workers to government officials, in its efforts to minimize heat wave adverse effects.
Competition Commission of India (CCI) invites proposal for launching Market Study on Artificial Intelligence and Competition in India
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) will launch a Market Study on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Competition to understand the transformative capabilities of AI that have significant pro-competitive potential, as well as competition concerns emanating from the use of AI.
BSE introduces client category “AIF III” in the UCC system of the Exchange
The current category “AIF III” in the Exchange UCC system has been updated to “AIF” and members w.e.f. April 22, 2024 will be able to register the UCC for all the AIF under this category viz. AIF I, AIF II and AIF III.
Advisory for all ESIC Hospitals and Dispensaries on Heat Wave Season 2024
ESIC has directed all ESIC Hospitals/DMD/DMN are advised to devise Standard Operating Procedure accordingly which should be in place during the upcoming heat wave season. All the Hospitals / Dispensaries to plan IEC activities from time to time to make public aware about the precautions to be taken to safeguard from extreme heat conditions.
EPFO announces Swachhata Pakhwada
Action taken report along with photographs (in high resolution of 2MB – 5MB) may be submitted to the headquarters by all EPFO offices by 18th May 2024 to the email id – rc.hrm8@epfindia.gov.in.
Oil Industry Development Board Staff Provident Fund (Amendment) Rules, 2024
There’s now a limit on the total amount an employee can contribute to their provident fund in a financial year. This limit likely aligns with the threshold specified in the Income Tax Rules, 1962, for tax benefits on employee contributions.
Power Generators To Sell Surplus Electricity in Market
The Ministry has observed that some power generators are not offering surplus power (beyond their contracted commitments) in the market. This leads to unused capacity at the national level, potentially impacting grid efficiency. Hence, the Ministry has clarified that generators, including those with long-term FSAs, can sell surplus power in the market as per the Electricity Act and related regulations.
CDSCO Seeks Public Input on Subject Expert Committee Meetings
SEC meetings involve discussions on various aspects of drug development and regulation. The CDSCO aims to improve SEC meetings to better align with stakeholder expectations. Hence, a meeting will be held on April 26, 2024 from 5pm to 6pm.
