UGC Reaffirms Strict Anti-Ragging Measures for HEIs
UGC urges educational institutions to enforce anti-ragging rules, with mandatory steps like awareness campaigns, monitoring, and legal actions for severe cases.
Kerala Eases LIC’s Stamp Duty Process for Pension Schemes
Kerala Govt. permits LIC to pay ₹10,00,000 consolidated stamp duty for Pension and Group Insurance policies in Kozhikode Division, effective Dec 2024.
Govt of Karnataka to Enforce New Motor Vehicles Taxation Law
Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation (Second Amendment) Act, 2024, will be enforced from February 1, 2025, bringing updates to tax rates and collection procedures.
Tamil Nadu’s Harassment Law Amendments Now Come Into Effect
The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women (Amendment) Act, 2025, is now in force, strengthening protections, penalties, and preventive measures for women.
Tamil Nadu Amends Harassment Law, Strengthens Protections for Women
The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 2025, introduces harsher penalties, expanded definitions, and stronger safeguards for women’s safety.
Flashlight Quality Control Order 2025 Enforces BIS Standards
MOCI mandates that flashlights comply with IS 2083:2024 standards, with penalties for non-compliance. Timelines vary for different enterprises.
Tamil Nadu Revises The Profession Tax Slab Rates for Chennai
Greater Chennai Corporation updates Profession Tax slabs for 2025 . Employers must deduct and remit PT by March 31, 2025, with revised rates based on income.
Haryana Grants Factory Workers Leave for Delhi Elections
Govt of Haryana announces exemption for factory workers to vote in Delhi elections, giving them apaid holiday on February 5, 2025, to ensure voter participation
New Reservation of Shops for Sondi Caste in Andhra Pradesh
AP reserves excise shops for the Sondi Caste, offering a transparent allotment process, reduced RET rates & a fair application procedure for eligible applicants
Madhya Pradesh Registration of Births and Deaths Rules 2024
Govt of MP notified the MP Registration of Births and Deaths Rules 2024 under the powers conferred by Section 30 of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969