French Delegation discusses collaboration for accelerating global energy transition with MNRE
During the meeting, the Union Minister stressed the importance of the International Solar Alliance undertaking more solar energy projects, particularly in Africa. He emphasized the need for three specific funds: insurance for renewable energy projects, a payment security mechanism, and arrangements for debt financing.
CPCB issues Provisional EPR Target for 2023-2024
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) had previously announced an extension in the last date for Registered Producers, Importers, Brand Owners (PIBOs) to file the Annual Returns for 2022-2023. This extension was provided till 31st October, 2023. However, provisional EPR target 2023-2024 shall be applicable till actual EPR target is generated based on annual return for 2022-2023.
FSSAI conducts ‘Nurturing Individual Potential and Unleashing Networking’(NIPUN)
NIPUN serves as a flagship Induction Training Programme for direct recruits of FSSAI. The program design involves three weeks of classroom training, followed by on-the-job exposure to the functioning of FSSAI at regional offices. It aims to sensitize the direct recruits to the paramount mandate of the apex food regulator.
NMC publishes details of Candidates admitted through NEET PG 2022
The publication of these details on the website of the NMC will facilitate the aspiring medical students seeking admission in PG medical courses. Additionally, it will also aid State Medical Councils in the registration of additional qualifications of the registered medical practitioners (RMPs).
Net Tonnage factor for Financial Year 2022-23 (AY 2023-24) to be used by Tonnage Tax Companies having Space / Slot arrangement
The Net tonnage factor for the financial year 2022-23 (AY 2023-24) has been worked out as 9500.
E-advance rulings (Amendment) Scheme, 2023
The amendment provides that if the Members of a Board for Advance Rulings differ in opinion on any point or points, the Board for Advance Rulings shall refer such point or points to the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income-tax (International Taxation), who shall nominate one Member from any other Board for Advance Rulings and such point or points shall be decided according to the opinion of the majority of the Members.
Income-tax (Ninth Amendment) Rules, 2023
The amendment revised the process for filing an application for advance ruling under any proceeding for assessment under IT Act, 1961, of any person in respect of any assessment year or assessment years which may be pending before an Assessing Officer.
The Government of Haryana amended Haryana Value Added Tax Act,2003
The amendment specifies that when liquor is sold under bar and pub licensees under license categories L-4, L-5, L-10C, L-10E, L-12C, L-12G, L-4A, L-12A-C, and L-10F, no Input Tax Credit (ITC) will be admissible to the dealers covered by this entry on the purchase of liquor. This means that the bar and pub licensees cannot claim tax credit on the liquor they purchase for their establishments.
CDSCO to update Number of Batches of Cough Syrups at Different Labs
This measure is intended to foster work distribution among the labs and release of test reports in a timely manner. Hence, drug manufacturers/ exporters can view this information and submit their samples to laboratories having fewer samples as compared to other labs.
MNRE issues Standard Format for Test Report of Solar Photo-Voltaic Water Pumping Systems
The Ministry has observed that presently different labs follow different formats for the Test Report of SPV Water Pumping Systems. Hence a Standard Format for Test Report has been issued by the Ministry. This is intended to standardise the format across the labs in the country.
