AP Issues New Cost of Living Index for Minimum Wage Workers
Andhra Pradesh revises Cost of Living Index for scheduled employment workers. New CPI-based allowance applies from April 1, 2025, per latest Gazette.
West Bengal Bars Retired Workers from Trade Union Posts
West Bengal notifies that retired employees can’t hold trade union posts under Section 22(2) of the Trade Unions Act, 1926. Only honorary roles allowed.
Tripura Enables Night Shifts for Women with New Safety Norms
Tripura amends law to allow women to work night shifts with consent and safety measures including transport, restrooms, and protection from harassment.
EPFO Enables UAN Services via UMANG App with Face Tech
EPFO now allows UAN generation, activation, and updates via UMANG App using face authentication—no employer or EPFO help needed. Services live from April 8.
Kerala Issues New License Fees for Transport Workers in 2025
The Kerala govt has notified revised registration fees for motor transport workers under amended 2025 rules, effective immediately across the state.
Karnataka Issues New Professional Tax Rates from April 2025
Karnataka has amended its professional tax rates, with Rs. 200 monthly and Rs. 300 in February, effective April 1, 2025. Here’s what you need to know.
New CPI for VDA In Telangana
Telangana hikes CPI for VDA: +51 pts for industrial and +33 pts for agri workers, impacting wages from April 1 to Sept 30, 2025 under Minimum Wages Act.
Karnataka Updates New Motor Vehicle Tax Rules in 2025
Karnataka’s 2025 tax amendment removes luxury tax, revises lifetime tax slabs for cabs & equipment vehicles, and introduces refund provisions for scrapped cabs.
APERC Rolls Out Digital-First Smart Metering Rules
APERC mandates e-wallets, digital billing, and ₹500 minimum recharge for smart meters from April 25, 2025, pushing prepaid and digital power usage statewide.
APERC Issues New Amendments to Security Deposit Regulation
No security deposit for new prepaid electricity connections in Andhra Pradesh as per APERC’s new regulation, effective February 25, 2025.
