Ministry of Finance amends exemption granted to certain goods from Custom Duty
Ministry of Finance has amended the duration of the exemption granted to certain goods from custom duty. These goods include crude soyabean oil, whether or not degummed and crude sunflower seed oil.
CBIC issues notice of Extension of requirement of Health Certificate for Imported Food Consignments
he CBIC has drawn attention to the FSSAI order dated 3rd August, 2022 that required an FBO importing Milk & Milk products, Fish & Fish products, and Pork & Pork Products to obtain a Health Certificate. The CBIC has also stated that by an order dated 24th February, 2023, FSSAI has deferred the implementation of this requirement until further orders.
CBIC clarifies on rectifiable labelling of information for imported food consignments
To facilitate ease of trade while ensuring the safety of food imported into India, all non compliant labels on imported food consignment may be permitted for rectification at port itself. This rectification has to be carried out at Customs bound warehouse, before visual inspection or re-inspection by the Authorised Officer or his representative, by affixing a single non- detachable sticker or by any other non-detachable method.
MoHFW issues Initiatives for health systems strengthening in Aspirational Districts
National Health Mission (NHM) envisages achievement of universal access to equitable, affordable & quality health care services that are accountable and responsive to people’s needs. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs to strengthen the public healthcare system, based on the proposals received in the form of Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs).
CBIC clarifies on Implementation of origin procedures under India-Australia ECTA
The India-Australia ECTA recognizes electronic Certificates of Origin. Hence, an e-COO, issued electronically by the Issuing bodies of Australia, is a valid document for the purpose of claiming preferential benefit under India-Australia ECTA, provided that the e-COO has been issued in the prescribed format, bears seal and signatures of the authorized Issuing body or authority and fulfills all other specified requirements.
National Single Window System (NSWS) Portal used for all proposals seeking Government approval under FDI route
Under the new regime, process for granting FDI approvals has been simplified wherein the work relating to processing of applications for FDI has been delegated to the concerned Ministries/ Departments and DPIIT is the nodal department for facilitating the process.
National Tele Mental Health Programme
Realizing the impact that COVID-19 may have on the mental health of the people, the Government has taken a number of initiatives under the National Tele Mental Health Programme” to further improve access to quality mental health counselling and care services in the country.
CPCB revises ‘Guidelines for Grant of One-time Financial Support under Environment Protection Charge Funds for establishment of Pelletisation Torrefaction Plants to promote Utilisation of Paddy Straw’
New Units set up by individual entities/entrepreneurs/ companies after the issuance of these guidelines who will be using only paddy straw generated in the NCT of Delhi, States of Punjab & Haryana, and NCR districts of Rajasthan & Uttar Pradesh, and supply pellets/torrefied pellets to Power Plants and/or Indus tries, will be eligible for availing onetime financial support under Environment Protection Charge (EPC) funds.
Bihar Tenancy (Amendment) Rules, 2023
The amendment states that any raiyat having interest on the land may file a petition for the measurement of his raiyati land. This petition shall be in form-36 and submitted to the Circle Officer of the area through offline or online medium.
MoEFCC issues press release on sustainable plastic packaging
Steps have also been taken by concerned central ministries and state governments towards implementation of the ban on identified single use plastic items. Private enterprises are manufacturing eco-alternatives.
