Reforms in Telecom Sector
Government has approved various structural and procedural reforms in the telecom sector and is implementing various schemes/projects under Universal Service Obligation Fund.
CBIC clarification regarding exemption to “light dues” collected by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships under the Lighthouse Act, 1927
There was a general practice of not levying service tax on the “light dues” collected by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships under the Lighthouse Act, 1927, and such service was liable to service tax for such period was not being paid.
Government of Kerala issues a notification regarding Bill Discounting System
The government has now issued that the scheduled date for payment of bills/Cheques in respect of Contractors/Suppliers/Accredited Agencies of all Departments/Institutions/Public Sector Undertakings for the month of December 2022 will be June 13, 2023.
Central Consumer Protection Authority issues notices against the online sale of acids
CCPA questioned the sale of highly corrosive acids on e-commerce platforms as the availability of hazardous acids can be dangerous and unsafe for consumers and the public at large.
NSE revises Volatility Scan Range (VSR) for the Options Contracts in the Commodity Derivatives Segment
NSE revises Volatility Scan Range (VSR) for the Options Contracts in the Commodity Derivatives Segment for the month of January 2023 for copper, gold and silver.
Press Release on Measures taken to attain “Self Sufficiency” in Steel Production
The release elucidates that the government has taken measures to provide and environment of self-sufficiency in steel productions. These measures include the notification of Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Specialty Steel with an outlay of Rs. 6,322 Crore. It aims at promoting the manufacture of specialty in India for domestic use and export by attracting capital investments, amongst others, Make in India initiative and the PM Gati-shakti National Master Plan, amongst others.
MoRTH notifies amendments in the rules governing Bharat (BH) series registration mark
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed amendments in the rules governing Bharat (BH) series registration mark. The proposed amendment is called the draft Central Motor Vehicles (Twenty-third Amendment) Rules, 2022. The notification was issued on 14th December, 2022 and the Press Information Bureau issued a press release thereon on 16th December, […]
Delhi PCC issues notice to implement restrictive actions under GRAP for Stages III & IV
It may be recalled that the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) had issued a direction to enforce a strict ban on construction and demolition activities. This direction was issued on 29.10.2022. It exempted only certain specified categories of projects. Subsequently on 3.11.2022, the directions were revised and Stage IV of GRAP was invoked. Presently, keeping in view public interest to curb sever air pollution, DPCC directs strict implementation of both directions, i.e. dated 29.10.2022 and 03.11.2022.
CPCB issues Guidance Document for Module IA, II & III of the Guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastic Packaging
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MEFCC) had notified the ‘Guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastic Packaging’. The notification was made by virtue of its fourth Amendment to the Plastic Waste Management Rules. The notification was dated 16th February, 2022 and the guidelines were inserted in Schedule II of the Rules. The EPR Guidelines provide for a portal for registration of Producers, Importers and Brand-Owners / Plastic Waste Processors.
The Maharashtra PCB issues Circular on Standardisation of Membership Certificate Issued by Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facilities
The membership certificate is issued by the CTF after verification of essential information. This certificate will now have two QR codes and have all prescribed information. The Common Treatment Facility (CTF) shall update its data regularly on server for online verification of the certificates. The facility will grant these certificates to their registered Health Care Establishments (HCE) in the format notified in the present Circular.