Price Trends and Inflation in Mizoram: March 2024 Overview
The Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Mizoram, regularly gathers wholesale and retail price data from all district headquarters to monitor market conditions. For March 2024, the Central Statistics Office reported an annual inflation rate of 2.95% in Mizoram, notably lower than the all-India rate of 4.85%.
Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Amendment Rules
The amendments aim to simplify cross-border share swaps and provide for the issue or transfer of Indian company equity instruments in exchange for foreign company equity instruments. This will facilitate the global expansion of Indian companies through mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives, enabling them to reach new markets and grow their presence worldwide. Another key change brings further clarity on the treatment of downstream investments made by Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)-owned entities on a non-repatriation basis, aligning it with the treatment of Non-Resident Indian (NRI)-owned entities.
CBDT clarification in respect of Income-tax clearance certificate (ITCC)
A person can be asked to obtain a tax clearance certificate only after recording the reasons for the same and after taking approval from the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income-tax or Chief Commissioner of Income-tax.
Recommendations on the Tera Hertz Spectrum
The purpose of THEA should be to promote Research & Development (R&D), indoor and outdoor testing, technology trial, experimentation, and demonstration in the 95 GHz to 3 THz range.
TRAI warning against Fraudulent Calls Impersonating TRAI
To prevent the misuse of telecom resources for cybercrime and financial fraud, citizens are encouraged to report suspected fraudulent communications through the Chakshu facility on the Department of Telecommunications’ Sanchar Saathi platform.
Directives to Access Providers regarding measures to curb misuse of Headers and Content Templates Tele com Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018
TRAI has mandated the Access Providers to migrate telemarketing calls starting with 140 series to online DLT platform latest by 30th September 2024 for better monitoring and control.
New Puducherry Rules for Transgender Identity Certificates
The Government of Puducherry has formalized the Puducherry Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2024, aimed at supporting transgender individuals. The rules outline the process for obtaining a Certificate of Identity, which is essential for legal recognition of gender.
Revised Areas of Responsibility for Labour Inspectors in Gurugram
In line with the directives issued by the Office of the Labor Commissioner, Haryana, on March 29, 2013, the jurisdictional boundaries for the Labor Inspectors in Gurugram have been clearly defined.
New Electronic Processes Rules in Rajasthan
Rajasthan Electronic Processes (Issuance, Service, and Execution) Rules, 2024 is a set of regulations that aims to streamline and modernize how court processes are managed, making use of digital tools and electronic communication.
New Variable Dearness Allowance Rates Set for Tripura Workers
The Government of Tripura has updated the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for various worker categories based on the six-month average Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 129 points, effective April 1, 2024.
