MNRE Notifies Process of Vendor Registration for PM-Surya Ghar Scheme
The MNRE states that several DISCOM consumers (consumers connected to a specific electricity distribution company have been applying to the national portal for rooftop solar installations. These installations can be done only by vendors registered on the national portal. Hence, the MNRE has published the process for vendor registration on the national portal.
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Notifies New Location For Its Hearings
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has announced that effective from May 17, 2024, it will hold its hearings in Court Room, 7th Floor, Tower B, World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi-110029.
CBIC revises All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback
CBIC has issued Amendments to the All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback effective from 03.05.2024. AIRs/caps of Duty Drawback have been enhanced.
University Grants Commission has invited applications from HEIs for recognition to offer Distance Learning/online programmes
University Grants Commission has invited applications from ELIGIBLE Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) for recognition to offer programmes under Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode and/or Online mode for academic year 2024-25, academic session beginning September, 2024 (revised from July-August, 2024) and onwards.
UGC clarifies that a foreign/international learner may enroll in any Online programme being offered by a Higher Educational Institution
Foreign nationals are prohibited from enrolling in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes.
UGC has issued advisories to the HEIS to take action for prevention of sexual harassment
UGC has issued advisories to the HEIS to To constitute an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and a Special/ Women’s Cell in the institutions under their administrative control to deal with gender-based violence and conduct gender sensitization programs.
UGC has mandated prohibition of use of electronic cigarettes in Higher Education lnstitutions(HEls).
Special drives may be conducted through random checking at higher education institutions to ensure that such products are not being used. The Higher Education lnstitutions (HEls) are requested to take all necessary steps in this regard to ensure the success of the initiative.
Pharmacy Council of India Announces Mobile Inspections for 2024-2025 Session
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has announced the commencement of inspection processes for pharmacy institutions for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic session. The circular states that all inspections will be conducted using a dedicated mobile application available on the Google Play Store.
Periodic reporting format for Investment Advisers
The timelines for submission of periodic reports by IAs shall be as follows: IAs shall submit the periodic report for the half-yearly period ending on March 31, 2024 to IAASB within a period of fifteen days from the date of issuance of circular by IAASB. For the subsequent half-yearly periods, IAs shall submit periodic reports within seven working days from the end of the half-yearly period for which details are to be furnished.
SEBI extends ISO Settlement Scheme, 2024 till June 10
This settlement period commenced on March 11, 2024 and was to end on May 10, 2024. It has been observed that during the last few days, large number of entities have shown interest in availing the Scheme. Considering the interest of entities in availing the Scheme, the competent authority has extended the period of the Scheme till June 10, 2024.
