PCI issues clarification on minimum qualification for pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act.
The Central Government on the recommendations of the Pharmacy council of India constituted under section 3 of Pharmacy Act, 1948, decided that a person holding the Pharm D qualification being higher qualification shall automatically become eligible for appointment to various posts where a person holding diploma in pharmacy or bachelor of pharmacy or master of pharmacy qualification is eligible to be appointed.
SEBI directions pertaining to Electronic Book Provider (EBP) platform
The circular specifies the issuances which must necessarily be made through EBP, the eligible participants, obligations/ responsibilities of various entities, the provision to an issuer to withdraw offers, the process of bidding and allotment, etc. The other stipulations of the existing EBP framework like threshold limits for applicability, Bidding limits for arrangers, Penalty in case of default etc. have also been modified.
RBI guidelines for bank loan ratings
It is recommended that bank loan ratings to not use the declarations issued by the External Credit Assessment Institutions. These guidelines will take effect on March 31, 2023.
FSSAI Clarification regarding guidelines for submission of applications for endorsement of vegan logo and formats
It is clarified that separate applications shall be submitted for different products or multiple variants of same product.
ESIC extends medical benefits under Employees’ State Insurance (Medical Benefit) Rules, 1955 to Krishnagiri, Tiruchirappalli & Perambalur
The medical benefits under the Tamil Nadu Employees’ State Insurance (Medical Benefit) Rules, 1955 shall be provided to the families of insured persons in these areas.
Goa Agriculture Produce and Livestock Marketing (Promotion and Facilitation (Amendment) Act, 2022
The amendment provides that Marketing Board shall levy and collect market fee from buyer in respect of notified agricultural produce including livestock bought by such buyer in the principle market yard or sub market yard(s) or market sub-yard(s) or anywhere in the State of Goa either brought from outside the State or from within the State.
Goa Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Rules, 2022
Rs. 1000 shall be the ceiling limit for providing loan to members of self help groups.
Ministry of Commerce notifies Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS).
A lending/investing institution shall not be entitled to a guarantee in respect of eligible loan/ venture debt facilities granted by it unless it has entered into an agreement with Trustee/submitted an undertaking to the Trustee in such form as may be required by the Trustee.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) asks businesses and citizens to flag issues faced in starting and running a business.
Any minor violation under different provisions/sections can be suggested for decriminalization. The aim is to make ‘New India’ a preferred investment destination across the globe and ensure hassle-free service delivery to the ultimate beneficiary. Suggestion campaign is live on Innovate platform of MyGov till 15th October 2022.
TRAI extends time to receive comments on ‘Draft Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2022.
The draft amendment notifies the scope and scheduling of Audit and Digital Rights Management (DRM) System Requirements.
