Government of Rajasthan Announces Minimum Wage Revision

According to this notification, the variable dearness allowance is calculated based on the Consumer Price Index of Industrial Workers 2003 (1960–100) and adjusted annually. The recent adjustment, effective from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, reflects an increase in the index by 300 points compared to the previous period.

2024 Regulations: Shaping the Future of Gas Distribution Networks

In exercising authority granted by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act of 2006, significant revisions have been made to the regulations governing the declaration of city or local natural gas distribution networks as common carriers or contract carriers.

Copper Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024

In the exercise of authority vested by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, and in replacement of the Copper Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023, the Central Government, in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards, has promulgated the Copper Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024.

Amendments in Focus: Strengthening Agricultural Regulation

In the exercise of authority granted by the Insecticides Act, 1968 (46 of 1968) (hereinafter referred to as “the said Act”), the Central Government, following consultation with the Central Insecticides Board, hereby introduces the subsequent amendments to the Schedule of the said Act.

Ensuring Voting Rights for Migrant Employees in Puducherry

In preparation for the forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections in 2024, scheduled across multiple phases, all employers in shops and establishments throughout the Union Territory of Puducherry are required to provide paid leave to their migrant employees on the respective polling days.

West Bengal Government’s Decision: FAWLOI Scheme Extended

Following the Department Notification No. 425/(LC-IR)/22015(17)/6/2018 dated April 22, 2022, the Governor has chosen to extend the “Financial Assistance to the Workers in Locked-Out Industrial Units (FAWLOI)” scheme, with amendments, for an additional one-year period.