West Bengal’s Revised GST Rules on Corporate Guarantees
The Government of West Bengal on September 11th 2024 issued a notification clarifying various issues related to the taxability and valuation of corporate guarantees provided between related entities.
Lakshadweep Announces Revised Holiday for Milad-Un-Nabi
The competent authority of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep has officially declared September 17, 2024, as a closed holiday in observance of Milad-Un-Nabi
Six-Month Extension Granted for Bihar Tax Dispute Resolution Act
The provisions of the Act are now extended from September 15, 2024, to March 14, 2025.
3-day special casual leave for Jammu division employees posted in Kashmir
The General Administration Department (GAD) issued a notification granting three days of special casual leave to employees from the Jammu division who are currently stationed in the Kashmir valley.
New Fertiliser Order Revises Standards for Bio-Stimulants
The order revises specifications for Bio-Stimulants within the fertilizer control system. These specifications include humic acid and fulvic acid and their derivatives, seaweed extract, and botanical extracts. The specifications outline minimum content levels for key active ingredients in each bio-stimulant type.
Government Proposes New Anti-Tobacco Measures for Online Content
All films and online content, regardless of origin, will be required to display anti-tobacco health spots and warnings. Health spots will be shown at the beginning and middle of films, while a static message will appear at the bottom of the screen during scenes depicting tobacco use. A non-skippable audio-visual disclaimer on the ill-effects of tobacco will be shown at the beginning of films and upon opening online platforms.
Plant Quarantine Requirements For Import Of Citruses, Berries and Stone Fruits
This Order has introduced revised the additional declarations required to be incorporated into Phytosanitary Certificate and Special conditions of import of fruits for consumption from Australia. These fruits include Lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, mandarins, etc. and other Rutaceous, Blue berry and Cranberry and Stone fruits.
FSSAI and Bhutan Food and Drug Authority Sign Agreement for Food Exports
The agreement recognizes the BFDA’s official control over food business operators (FBOs) in Bhutan as equivalent to FSSAI’s requirements. BFDA will issue a health certificate to Bhutanese FBOs as proof of compliance with FSSAI regulations. Indian importers can obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) based on the health certificate issued by BFDA for approved food consignments.
