BIS Revises Standards for Agricultural and Other Equipment and Hygiene Products
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced certain standards for agricultural and other equipment and hygiene products. These notifications were published on March 8, 2024. These standards have been established on February 2024. The previous versions of these standards shall stand withdrawn on the dates specified.
CPCB Directs States To Take Action Against Defaulting Battery Waste Recyclers
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has directed all State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)/ Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) to issue notices to all battery waste recyclers who have not uploaded requisite documents/ invoices for generation of EPR credits on the EPR Portal, suspend/ withdraw/ cancel CTO of defaulting waste battery recyclers and verify documents/ invoices/ information uploaded by battery waste recyclers on the EPR portal.
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024
The Amendment Act applies to the States of Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan along with Union Territories. It will also apply to such other State which adopt this Act by resolution. It is significant to note that while the amendment Act has increased the upper limit of the financial penalties for contravention of the provisions of the Act, it has also eliminated imprisonment as a form of penalty under the Act.
Gujarat Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control (Revival of Operation and Amendment) Bill, 2024
The Gujarat Rents, Hotel, and Lodging House Rates Control (Revival of Operation and Amendment) Bill, 2024, heralds a new chapter in rental property management and hospitality regulation in Gujarat, signaling a commitment to upholding standards of fairness, transparency, and accountability in accommodation-related transactions.
The Goa Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Bill, 2024
The “Goa Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Bill, 2024” is a legislative proposal seeking to amend the existing Goa Town and Country Planning Act, 1974. The key amendments involve, granting the Chief Town Planner the authority, under certain conditions, to alter or modify the Regional Plan and/or the Outline Development Plan for the purpose of changing the zone of any land. Despite the absence of financial implications, the bill empowers the government to frame rules regarding the proposed alterations and modifications.
The Goa Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024
The Government of Goa issued a bill on 05th February, 2024, known as The Goa Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024.The amendments proposed include the insertion of new clauses related to “Agreement of leave and license,” “Deputy Collector,” “leave and license,” and “licensee,” as well as the substitution concerning the landlord’s right to obtain possession.
DPIIT holds consultation with representatives of Indian Cement Industry on CIS portal for collection of cement production data
Cement production data is used by government for policy decisions and for calculating the index of industrial production. The representatives of cement industry assured DPIIT that the cement production data will be provided regularly and agreed that the accurate and authentic production data of the cement industry will be beneficial for all. The industry representatives also assured that remaining plants will be onboarded on CIS portal by 31st March 2024.
AERB Holds Discussions On Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities and Release of Site from Regulatory Control
Discussions delved into national and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safety requirements for decommissioning, as well as criteria followed by different countries for releasing sites from regulatory control post the termination of nuclear practices.
Energy Consumption Standards for Electric Ceiling Type Fans
Under the new standards, electric ceiling type fans are required to meet safety requirements outlined in paragraph 9 of Indian Standard 374:2019, with additional references to paragraph 8 to 32 of Indian Standard 302 (Part 2/Sec 80) as amended from time to time. Furthermore, these fans must comply with all performance requirements specified in Indian Standard 374:2019 and either carry the Bureau of Indian Standards certification mark or have the manufacturer certified as per IS/ISO 9000 or above.
Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service (Karnataka) (Amendment) Rules
Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 (Central Act No. 27 of 1996), the Government of Karnataka, after consultation with the Expert Committee, hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Building and Other Construction Workers’ (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) (Karnataka) Rules, 2006, namely “Competent Person” means a person who belongs to a testing establishment in Karnataka, possessing adequate qualification, experience and skill for the purposes of testing, examination or annealing and certification of lifting appliance, lifting gears, wire ropes or pressure plant or equipment, approved by the State Government or by the Chief Inspector subject to the control of the State Government.
