Rajasthan SPCB issues guidelines on Utilisation of Stone Slurry
The SPCB observes that during cutting and polishing of stone lumps to produce tiles, slurry is generated which is either to be used for gainful purposes or disposed at earmarked sites. The SPCB has explored gainful and productive means of utilisation of stone slurry. These include the use of marble slurry in cement, brick or tile manufacturing, etc.
BSE notifies Additional affirmations by Practicing Company Secretaries in Annual Secretarial Compliance Report
Based on various discussions with SEBI, it has now prescribed for additional affirmations to be provided while submitting the ASCR. Further, Additional columns have been inserted in the format of ASCR. This notification will be effective from the financial year ending on March 31, 2023, onwards.
AICTE clarifies on Closure of NEEM Scheme
The AICTE has clarified that no fresh admission will be carried out after the closure of the scheme, i.e. w.e.f. 23rd December, 2022. However student enrolled on NEEM prior to 4th January, 2023 will continue to receive training and certification under the scheme till the completion of their training period.
RERA fast track dispute resolution mechanism
It is clarified that RERA also has an inbuilt fast track dispute resolution mechanism to redress the grievances of the consumers wherein the complaints are to be disposed within the prescribed timeframe by the Adjudication Officer, Real Estate Regulatory Authority and Real Estate Appellate Tribunal.
Schemes for implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U)
The Primary Lending Institutes (PLIs) were supposed to upload all eligible claims for interest subsidy loan for housing by 31.03.2022. Following request received from Central Nodal Agency, the deadline for uploading the claims on the CNA portal was extended till 30.06.2022 so that no eligible beneficiary is denied interest subsidy.
Measures taken for reduction of plastic waste generation and compliance of Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules dated 12.08.2021
Key focus areas include source segregation of waste; segregated collection and transportation; processing of segregated waste; setting up of Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in all ULBs; continuous awareness generation for reducing Single Use Plastic (SUP) and use of substitute products.
ESIC orders guarantee of medical services to ESI Beneficiaries at ESIC Hospitals
All Head of Offices of ESIC hospitals and Medical Colleges are directed to ensure availability of Faculty/ Specialists/ Medical Officers (PG) in the hospitals during emergency hours so that any available in-house medical services are not being denied to the beneficiary and any undue referral is avoided.
BSE publishes Master Circular on IT
The Master Circular in respect of IT has been prepared in order to enable the Market Participants to have an access to all the applicable circulars/communications at one place. This Master Circular is a compilation of the circulars/communications issued by BSE up to March 2023. It shall supersede previous circulars / directions.
TRAI extends the timeline for comments on consultation paper: ‘Introduction of Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Provider Authorization under Unified License’
Written comments on the Consultation Paper were previously invited from the stakeholders by 09th March, 2023 and counter-comments, if any, by 23rd March, 2023. TRAI has now extended this timeline, hence comments may be sent by the stakeholders by 6th April, 2023 and counter-comments, if any, by 20th April, 2023.
NDMC invites comments on Draft Cellular Tower Policy
This NDMC Policy pertains to the installation of communication towers by Cellular and Basic Telecom Operators on Rooftop/ Ground Base within the premises and in the area under the jurisdiction of the New Delhi Municipal Council. Suggestions/ comments may be sent by email at address director.it@ndmc.gov.in up to 02.04.2023.
