IRDAI issues notification on submission of reinsurance returns

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IDRAI) has issued a notification regarding the submission of reinsurance returns. This notification was issued on 3rd January, 2023. The present notification was in reference to the circular on submission of Reinsurance Returns and Programme dated 15th January, 2019. The notification contemplates amendments in the returns under the previous circular.

MeitY notifies on UIDAI provision for online address update in Aadhaar based on relationship with ‘Head of Family’

The HoF-based online address update in Aadhaar is intended to help the relative(s) of a resident such as the children, spouse, parents, etc, who lack supporting documents in their own name to update their address in their Aadhaar. The applicant is required to submit documentary proof of relationship such as a Ration Card, Marksheet, Marriage Certificate, Passport, etc.. The document should mention the names of both the applicant and HOF and the relationship between them.

Standardization of the BSE to Member Interface

The new standardized file formats in Non-Competitive Bidding (Gsec, SDL & T-bills) and for NDS-RST participants bulk upload have been made available and are being disseminated in new formats. The old (existing) and new files for Non-Competitive Bidding shall be simultaneously available for use till March 31, 2023, after which old (existing) files shall be discontinued.

‘SMART’ Programme Launched for Ayurveda Professionals to boost R&D in Ayurveda

The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) have launched ‘SMART’ (Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research in Teaching Professionals) program aimed to boost scientific research in priority healthcare research areas through Ayurveda colleges and hospitals. The program was launched on 2nd January, 2023 by the Chairman of NCISM and the Director General of CCRAS in the presence of the President of Board of Ayurveda, NCISM and other senior officials.

Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks warns Against Unauthorised Appearances Before It

Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, Mumbai has issued a public notice reiterating that only authorized Patent Agents are entitled to represent their clients in respective matters before the Controller of Patents. It is also clarified that an Advocate, not being a patent agent, can take part in any hearing/ proceeding before the Controller. However, the Advocate must be duly authorized by the applicant or the party concerned by filing Form 26 in his favour.