CERC Extends Deadline for Comments and Organizes Workshop on GNA Regulations
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has extended the deadline for stakeholders to submit comments and suggestions on the “Staff Paper on Modifications in the GNA Regulations.” The new deadline is December 2, 2024. Additionally, CERC will also be having an interactive session to facilitate better understanding on the issues arising from these modifications on November 19, 2024.
Central Electricity Authority Seeks Comments on Revised Type Test Guidelines for Power Equipment
The draft revised guidelines seek to stablish a consistent approach to type test periodicity for all power equipment across the sector. Additionally, they aim to define the effective date for type tests applicable to various equipment categories.
Deadline Extended for Comments on Power Procurement Guidelines Amendment
The proposed amendment aims to modify the guidelines for procuring power from various renewable energy sources through a tariff-based competitive bidding process. The new deadline for furnishing comments November 24, 2024.
North-East States Urged to Boost Pulse and Horticultural Crop Production
The Department of Consumer Affairs is committed to providing support to North-East states through initiatives like the seed mini-kit distribution program. The National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India (NCCF) will play a crucial role in promoting pulse production through contract farming and other initiatives.
FSSAI Focuses on Food Safety During Peak Tourist Season
States and UTs are urged to deploy Food Safety on Wheels mobile labs to conduct inspections at tourist spots and food outlets. FSSAI has called for increased surveillance of warehouses and delivery personnel associated with e-commerce food businesses.
Revised Format from SEBI for Quarterly Report and Compliance Certificate by Infrastructure Investment Trusts and Real Estate Investment Trusts
SEBI has issued Relaxation from certain provisions for units allotted to an employee benefit trust for the purpose of a unit based employee benefit scheme, Alignment of timelines for making distribution by InvITs and Format of Quarterly Report and Compliance Certificate by Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs).
SEBI Consultation paper on Review of SEBI (Custodian) Regulations, 1996
To harmonize requirements across intermediaries, it is proposed to provide a framework for Custodians similar to that for Stockbrokers, DPs, IAs, RAs, RTAs and KRA. The comments/ suggestions should be submitted latest by November 28, 2024.
SEBI Consultation paper on review of regulatory framework for Angel Funds in AIF Regulations
These proposals aim to, inter-alia, restrict Angel Funds to investors with commensurate risk appetite and ability to evaluate investment proposals, while also enhancing the ease of doing business in this space. The comments / suggestions shall be submitted on or before November 28, 2024, via online web-based form.
