University Grants Commission (Categorization of Universities (only) for Grant of Graded Autonomy) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2022
Universities may offer courses in the Open and Distance Learning mode, without approval of the Commission, provided it satisfies full the conditions laid down under the regulations, by whatever name they orc called, pertaining to open and distance learning mode notified by the UGC from time to time.
Revised due date for commencement of SCOMET Updates 2022
The revised list of Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET) as per SCOMET Updates 2022 shall come into effect after 30 days from November 30, 2022.
ESIC issues guidelines for disposing of Grievances on CPGRAMS Portal
The ESIC has directed its officers that all grievances should be settled qualitatively within the time frame of 30 days. ESIC has also directed to take appropriate action against the erring officers for non- adherence to the instructions issued in regard to grievance redressal.
Vinyl Acetate Monomer (Quality Control) Second Amendment Order, 2022
As per the order, manufacturers and dealers of Vinyl Acetate Monomer shall company with the parameters issued by BIS. The latest version of the Indian Standards including the amendments issued thereof and notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards from time to time shall apply.
Guidelines for Platform Services offered by Multi-System Operators
These guidelines have been issued to ensure that the network capacity of Cable Operators is utilized primarily for the same. Further, these guidelines mandate the adherence to Programme Code and Advertisement Code with respect to content on PS channels and help in combating the menace of Piracy.
Central government expands the scope of Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002
The Central Government has clarified that a person engaged in providing services in relation to sale or purchase of real estate and having annual turnover of Rupees twenty lakhs and above, shall qualify as a “person carrying on designated business or profession” for the purposes of the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002.
CBIC launches Digital Import Clearance System of AQCS-ICS
To further enhance SWIFT, the Digital Import Clearance System of AQCS-ICS has been developed by AQCS for purposes of improved functioning. This would enable migrating from Online NoC through ICES to online message exchange mode, similar to that of FSSAI and PQMS. The AQCS-ICS shall be introduced from 01.12.2022.
SEBI measures to increase efficacy in the listing process and to expedite the availability of securities for trading by the investors
The timeline for listing is being reduced from T+4 to T+3 days (wherein T refers to issue closure date).
Revised lending and deposit rates for scheduled commercial banks
Revised lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks – November 2022.
SEBI introduces mechanism of Net Settlement of cash segment and F&O segment upon expiry of stock derivatives.
The obligations arising out of cash segment settlement and physical settlement of F&O segment, upon expiry of stock derivatives, shall be settled on net basis as against the current approach of settling such obligations separately.