MNRE approves PAU Dry Fermentation Small Biogas Plant Designs
The approved Biogas Plant Designs/ Models will be considered eligible for the benefits under the MNRE’s Biogas Programme. The MNRE also has reserved the right to cancel or modify the approval at any time in the future based on feedback received from end users/ BIS/ Technical Agencies/ Implementing Agencies.
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023
The proposed legislation seeks to decriminalize a total of 183 provisions found in 42 Central Acts that are administered by 19 Ministries/Departments. The main objective is to ensure that citizens, businesses, and government departments operate without the fear of imprisonment for minor, technical, or procedural defaults.
Clarification regarding Online Resolution of Disputes in the Indian Securities Market
The circular provides the norms for conducting arbitration and the eligibility criteria to apply for it and conduct it.
Master Circular for Alternative Investment Funds
All applicants desirous of seeking registration as an Alternative Investment Fund (‘AIF’) are required to submit their applications only online, through the SEBI Intermediary Portal at https://siportal.sebi.gov.in.
Securities Contracts (Regulation) (Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations) Regulations, 2018
No person shall conduct, organize or assist in organizing any stock exchange or clearing corporation unless he has obtained recognition from the Board in accordance with the Act, rules and these regulations.
NSE revises penalty structure for unauthorized trades
The penalty for unauthorized trades shall be determined by Investor Grievance Redressal Committee (IGRC)/Arbitration. Monetary Penalty per case shall be Rs.50,000/- or 3% of the admissible amount determined in the IGRC/Arbitration order/award, whichever is higher.
Measures taken to Address Rising Cases of Cancer
A population-based initiative for prevention, control and screening for common NCDs i.e. diabetes, hypertension and common cancers has been rolled out in the country under NHM and also as a part of Comprehensive Primary Health Care.
Doctors Exhorted to prescribe Generic Medicines
In order to promote generic medicines at affordable prices to all, more than 9600 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) have been set up covering all districts of the country.
Thermal Power Plants must comply with Emission Norms
MoEF&CC has specified timelines for SO2 compliance for non-retiring Thermal Power Plants for compliance to emission norms. For non-compliance beyond the specified timelines, MoEF&CC has prescribed environment compensation on the non-retiring thermal power plants.
Delhi HC imposes cost on Restaurant and Hotel Associations
The Delhi High Court has imposed ₹1,00,000 cost on National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) and the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) for complete non-compliance of the directions as per its order dated 12th April, 2023 pertaining to Service Charge.
