Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Businesses are allowed to claim input tax credit on goods or services used for corporate social responsibility obligations under the Companies Act, 2013.
The Registration (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2023
The proposed amendment seeks to introduce new sections, addressing forged documents, prohibited transactions, and the need for a robust cancellation process when necessary.
Consultation Paper on Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector
Sandboxing framework for digital communication sector in India aim to strike a balance between encouraging innovation and managing risk, while also promoting competition and protecting consumers. The scope of the framework may cover a range of issues, including data privacy and security, interoperability, consumer protection, transparency, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
Central Government exempts the Regional Rural Bank from the application restrictions on combinations under the Competition Act, 2002
The exemption shall be applicable for a period of five years from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette.
Draft Green Credit Programme Implementation Rules 2023
The main objectives of the Green Credit Programme is to create a market based mechanism for providing incentives in the form of Green Credits to individuals, Farmer Producer Organisations, cooperatives, forestry enterprises, sustainable agriculture enterprises, Urban and Rural Local Bodies, private sectors, industries and organizations for environment positive actions.
Rights of Person’s with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2023
The amendment has incorporated Guidelines on Accessible Sports Complex and Residential Facilities for Sports Persons with Disabilities into the Rules.
Karnataka Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act, 2023
The proposed amendment authorizes the Registrar to create a common cadre of employees for certain classes of co-operative societies, if deemed necessary in the interest of the co-operative movement. This means that one or more federal societies, to which the concerned class of co-operative societies is affiliated, will be authorized to handle various aspects including appointment, transfer, and disciplinary actions. Where such federal society is so authorized by the Registrar, the affiliated co-operative societies shall not have powers to deal with such categories of employees except to the extent the regulations may permit.
Karasamadhana Scheme, 2023
This Scheme was introduced in order to expeditiously resolve pre-GST legacy tax disputes and to collect arrears promptly without litigation.
Extension in timeline for registration and self-evaluation for the Star Rating of Coal and Lignite Mines
The Ministry of Coal has taken a proactive step to encourage greater participation and ensure accurate self-evaluation by extending the last date for registration and self-evaluation for the Star Rating of Coal and Lignite Mines. The new deadline has been pushed from 15th July to 25th July 2023.
Andhra Pradesh Draft Electricity Regulatory Commission (Conduct of Business) Eight Amendment Regulations
Under the new amendment, the Clauses governing subsidaries have been removed from the existing regulations.
