“Pioneering Urban Renewal: Amendments to Tamil Nadu Building Laws”
In a bid to streamline and enhance urban development initiatives, the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019, undergo significant amendments. These changes, effective March 11, 2024, aim to modernize regulations governing construction practices across the state.
Union Health Ministry Emphasizes Fire Safety in Hospitals
States and UTs must conduct routine assessments to identify potential fire hazards. They shall conduct regular fire drills to familiarize staff and patients with evacuation routes and safety protocols. Hospitals shall also implement fire safety plans.
Delhi Gears Up to Fight Mosquito-Borne Diseases
With the arrival of mosquito season, the Delhi Municipal Corporation has urged all institutions to take action against mosquito breeding grounds. Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) will take legal action against institutions that create mosquito breeding grounds.
Union Health Ministry & NDMA Issue Advisory on Hospital Fire Prevention
The advisory underscores the necessity for State Health Departments and State Disaster Management Authorities to collaborate closely. They are directed to ensure that all accredited hospitals within their jurisdictions take immediate action on several fronts including inspections, fire NOC compliance, etc.
Amendment to Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1996: Limitations on Exemption from Construction Costs in Madhya Pradesh
The Notification introduces amendments to the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1996 by the State Government, specifying limitations on the exemption from the cost of construction projects, with the total exemption not exceeding three percent of the total technical sanction of the project.
Rajasthan Real Estate Regulatory Authority Regulations, 2024
The regulations and procedures established by the Rajasthan Real Estate Regulatory Authority for the registration, management, and resolution of disputes related to real estate projects, including requirements for submission of project details, confidentiality of documents, meeting procedures, and compliance with regulatory standards.
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.
