EPFO’s Accelerated Claim Settlement System
EPFO has embraced an “Ease of Living” initiative, streamlining its service delivery for claim settlements. This progressive move includes expanding auto-mode settlement for education, marriage, and housing purposes, benefiting millions of members nationwide.
Promoting Equality: GNCTD’s Step Towards Transgender Rights
In alignment with the directive from GNCTD dated April 2, 2024, emphasizing equal opportunities and non-discrimination for transgender individuals, an office order has been issued.
Producers, Importers, Brand Owners Required to Register on EPR Portal for Plastic Packaging Waste
CPCB now mandates that all entities involved in the plastic packaging supply chain must register on the EPR Portal by May 31, 2024. This includes producers, importers, and brand owners. The notice clarifies that even if producers fail to register by the deadline, their EPR obligations remain applicable for the intervening period. The notice clarifies that even if PIBOs fail to register by the deadline, their EPR obligations remain applicable for the intervening period.
DoT, MHA and State Police join hands to combat cyber fraudsters
DoT has issued directions to telecom service providers for pan India blocking of 28,200 mobile handsets and to carryout immediate reverification of 20 lakh mobile connections linked to these mobile handsets and disconnect failing re-verification.
CBDT releases new functionality in AIS for taxpayers to display status of information confirmation process in real-time
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has now rolled out a new functionality in AIS to display the status of information confirmation process. This will display, whether the feedback of the taxpayer has been acted upon by the Source, by either, partially or fully accepting or rejecting the same. In case of partial or full acceptance, the information is required to be corrected by filing a correction statement by the Source.
EPFO expands ‘Ease of Living’: Reducing service delivery time for claim settlement
To facilitate “Ease of living”, the auto claim solution has now been extended for all claims under para 68K (education & marriage purpose) and 68B (housing purpose) of EPF Scheme, 1952. In addition, the limit has been doubled from earlier Rs. 50,000/- to Rs.1,00,000/-. This move is expected to benefit lakhs of EPFO members.
NSE Reminder for Submission of Half Yearly Internal Audit Report by Clearing Members for the half year ended March 31, 2024
The clearing members shall comply with the regulatory requirements to avoid any penalties/disciplinary actions for late/non-submission of the Internal Audit Report.
Public Input Sought on Draft Guidelines for Petrol Depots
The CPCB has prepared a draft SOP for Petrol Depots and is now seeking feedback from the public and relevant stakeholders. The CPCB encourages all interested parties to submit their comments by June 6, 2024.
CPCB Seeks Nominations for Ash Disposal Auditors for Coal Power Plants
CPCB is seeking nominations from experts affiliated with Institutes of National Importance (IITs, IISc, NITs), CSIR institutes and other central and state institutions focused on science, technology, research, and environment. Interested experts must submit nominations through their respective institution’s Director or Head by May 29, 2024.
Clarification Issued on Biomass Co-firing Policy for Power Plants
The MoP clarifies that for plants established through competitive bidding the cost of biomass pellets can be directly passed through in the Energy Charge Rate (ECR). This eliminates the need to rely on “Change in Law” clauses and their associated thresholds.
