PESO Announces Online Exam for Recruitment of Competent Persons
The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) is offering online written exams to qualify individuals as “Competent Persons” under Petroleum Rules (2002) and Static & Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules (2016). The application window for this examination will be from June 18, 2024 to July 17, 2024.
Seed Import To Get Easier In India
Previously, seeds of coarse cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fodder plants, and fruit species could only be imported based on the recommendations of EXIM Committee of Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW). Now, by the present amendment order, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has eliminated this requirement.
Rajasthan RERA Orders The Submission Of Architectural Drawings And Opening Of RERA Accounts
The Rajasthan RERA has mandated the submission of certified architectural drawings and the opening of three RERA accounts for promoters. These drawings, including Stilt floor workings, typical floor plans, and 3-D views etc. must be submitted when applying for Completion Certificates through the Post Registration module. Promoters are also obliged to open Collection, Retention, and Promoter’s Accounts under the maintenance of the separate project account category with banks.
Karnataka Government Mandates Public Display Of KPME Registration And Establishment Details
All Private medical establishments registered under the Karnataka Private Medical Establishment Act, 2007 must prominently display their owners/ managers names, KPME registration certificate, and system of medicine practiced for public information. If any private medical establishment fails to comply with these instruction, the DH&FWOs are directed to initiate statutory action against such establishments.
Illegal Promotion And Offering Of Organ Trading
NOTTO has observed that certain websites and social media posts are promoting illegal organ trading. Therefore, it has urged all state authorities to take stringent steps to deal with such illegal activities. Illegal organ trading is a serious crime that can result in a fine of Rs. 20 lakhs to Rs. 1 crore and imprisonment for 5-10 years.
Draft Bureau Of Energy Efficiency (Particulars And Manner Of Their Display On Labels Of Room Air Conditioners) Amendment Regulation, 2024
The draft amendments specify new design elements and content for labels, inviting objections or suggestions to be submitted to the Director-General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, New Delhi.
BIS Revises Concessions for Various Licensing and Certification Fees
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued a notification revising concessions concessions in respect of all types of specified notified fees, except for application fee for grant of licence or certificate of conformity and those collected on actuals. It has extends a concession of 20% for micro enterprises. For micro-scale enterprises, an 80% concession on fee payable will be applicable until May 31, 2026, while for small-scale enterprises, a 50% concession on fee payable will be applicable until the same date.
Pellet Plants Now Require Prior Environmental Clearance
The amendment has introduced Pellet plants in the List of Projects or Activities Requiring Prior Environmental Clearance. Pellet Plant is now added as a new primary processing category within this list. The amendment specifies that all standalone pellet plants, regardless of capacity, are categorized as Category B subject to general conditions.
FSSAI Notifies NABL Accredited Laboratories for Western and Southern Region
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has modified its list of laboratories accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). These laboratories are notified for the purposes of carrying out analysis of food samples taken in accordance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Honey Grading and Marking Rules, 2024
The rules apply to Blossom Honey, Carvia Callosa Honey, and Honeydew Honey. The labels of honey products must include information on grade, variety, date of manufacture, nutritional information, and contact details of the authorized packer. Specific labeling is required for Honeydew Honey, Pressed Honey, and honey classified by floral source.
