Goa Shines Bright: Success at India’s Largest Startup Event
Goa made an impressive debut at the 4th edition of Startup Mahakumbh, India’s largest startup event, held in New Delhi. Partnering with the Directorate of Industries, Trade, and Commerce, Goa provided a robust platform for its MSME startups and self-help groups, enabling them to showcase their prowess.
Ensuring Access to Antivenom: Transparency in Hospital Provision
In a recent directive from the Kerala Health Minister, the names of hospitals offering antivenom treatment for snakebites are set to be disclosed. Acting upon the Chief Minister’s guidance, the Health Department has been instructed to publicize these details both at district and state levels.
Notification: Worker Exemption for Bye-Election Voting in Haryana
In a recent notification dated July 5, 2024, the Labour Department of Haryana announced a significant exemption for adult workers employed in factories across the state. The purpose of this exemption is to facilitate the democratic right to vote, ensuring that eligible workers can actively participate in the electoral process without hindrance.
Adjustment to Gratuity Insurance Deadline in Karnataka: What Employers Need to Know
In a recent amendment to the Karnataka Compulsory Gratuity Insurance Rules, 2024, the state government has modified the time limit for employers to obtain a valid insurance policy.
MCA relaxation for filing of Form BEN-2
Keeping in view the above, it has been decided to allow additional time of 15 days, without levying additional fees, to the stakeholders, in cases where the due dates for filing of these 02 forms fall during the period between 04.07.2024 and 14.07.2024.
MCA has provided Extension of time for Filing of PAS-7
Stakeholders may file requisite details in terms of Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Second Amendment Rules, 2023 through Web-Form pas 7 without payment of additional fees up to 05.08.2024.
NSE warning against trading members not providing pre-order placement evidence for trades of clients
NSE has clarified that contraventions by trading members like non-maintenance or not providing pre-order placement evidence for trades of clients when sought, shall be construed by the Exchange as unauthorized trade executed by the Trading Member as said trades were executed without the consent of the client.
UGC has mandated strict compliance with Fee Refund Policy
University Grants Commission has mandated strict compliance with Fee Refund Policy and has issued warning that higher educational institutions that do not refund fee within provided timeline.
Government of Odisha announces Public Holiday on the occasion of Rath Yatra
The Government of Odisha vide notification dated 3rd July 2024, has declared a public holiday on 8th July, 2024 (Monday) for Banks and other Banking Institutions throughout the State of Odisha on the occasion of Rath Yatra.
DoT amends the Scope of IP-1 Registration
DoT amends the Scope of IP-1 Registration vide notification dated 27.6.2024. As per the Guidelines for Registration of Infrastructure Providers Category-1, the Infrastructure Providers Category-1 are those IPs who provide and maintains asset such as dark fibres, Right of Way, duct space & tower. However, as per the latest amended clause of IP-1 registration, IP who provide and maintain asset such as POLES are also included under the IP-1 Category.
