Ministry of Consumer Affairs cautions Restaurants on forced charging of “Service Charges” on consumers.
The guidelines clearly mention that placing of an order by a customer amount to his/her agreement to pay the prices displayed on the menu card along with the applicable taxes. Charging for anything other than the aforementioned. without express consent of the customer. would amount to unfair trade practice as defined under the Act.
National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions 3rd (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2022
It is hereby clarified that all the State Governments/Union Territories shall, as soon as may be but within one year and six months from the date of commencement of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, constitute State Allied and Healthcare Councils.
Revised policy for import of Oxytocin
Import of Oxytocin reference standards falling under
HS Codes 29371900, 29372900, 29379019, 29379090 and all HS Codes at 8 digit level under 3004 is permitted exclusively for the purpose of test and analysis subject to submission of Test License issued by the DGCI / CDCSO.
Draft Drugs (Amendment) Rules, 2022
Where an application is made for the manufacture of drug formulation falling under the purview of New Drug as per the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019 or Drugs Rules, 1945, as the case may be, the license to manufacture for sale or distribution of the drugs shall be granted after approval of the drug as new drug.
NMC issues circular on illegal internship fees and non-payment of stipends to interns.
NMC has also directed the concerned authorities to take immediate action so that no medical colleges or institutes can charge internship fees from interns.
AICTE notifies COVID-19 Guidelines/SOPs for AICTE Approved Institutions/Universities.
The SOP on COVID-19 includes thermal screening of students and staff, sanitization, use of face mask, physical distancing etc.
Department of Telecommunication cautions Public about ongoing frauds on Mobile Tower Installation.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has informed that neither DoT nor TRAI is involved in leasing/renting the premises for installation of mobile towers. Also, DoT/TRAI or its officers do not issue any “No Objection Certificate” for the installation of mobile towers.
Citizens can now access Digilocker services on the MyGov Helpdesk on WhatsApp.
MyGov Helpdesk, will now offer a suite of services for integrated citizen support and efficient governance, starting with Digilocker services.
Revised customs duty for coal
This notification shall come into effect on the 22nd day of May, 2022.
The Indian Boiler (Amendment) Regulations, 2022
The amendment has provided revised requirements for the uniform qualification, examination, issuance and renewal of Central Boiler Board authorization to act as a competent person.
