DGFT amends the Export Policy of Textile Raw Material for Masks and Coveralls
only non-woven fabric of 25 to 70 GSM and melt-blown fabric of any GSM exported against the HS codes 560312, 560392 is prohibited for export. All other non-woven fabrics with GSM other than 25-70 GSM are freely allowed for exports.
IRDAI brings in provision of cashless facility to policyholders
The Cashless services insurers / Third Party Administrators (TPAs) shall enlist network providers (hospitals) to provide medical services and shall also enter in to a service level agreement.
The MoHFW fixes PCR testing rates for Central Services (Medical Attendance) Beneficiaries
The rate for PCR testing for Covid 19 for Central Services (Medical Attendance) Beneficiaries shall be the one prescribed by Indian Council of Medical Research or the State Government, whichever is lower.
CBIC extends the last date for re-import of diamonds sent abroad for certification and grading, by three months
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs on 10th July 2020 has extended relief to gems and jewellery sector by extending the timeline for requirement of re-import of cut and polished diamonds, which have been sent abroad for certification and grading, by three months.
CBDT extends ITR processing time limit for refunds
The CBDT has extended the time limit for processing of Income Tax Returns ( ITRs ) filed with refund claims up to Assessment year 2017-18 till 31st October 2020.
Government of Karnataka permits private medical establishments to run COVID care centres
The Government of Karnataka has allowed private medical establishments registered under Karnataka private medical establishments act to establish and manage Coronavirus (COVID-19) care centres in collaboration with hotel facilities. Guidelines for the same is issued.
IRDAI issues guidelines for “corona kavach” policy
The IRDAI has mandated general and health insurers to offer the indemnity based Individual COVID Standard Health Policy called “Corona Kavach”. The regulator has allowed 30 General and Health Insurance Companies to market the Policy.
Government of Tamil Nadu permits IT companies to function with certain conditions
The Government has allowed IT and ITES companies located within the Greater Chennai Police jurisdiction other than containment zones, to function with 10 % of their total staff strength and the company shall provide transportation facilities for their staff.
Government of Kerala directs industrial disputes arising during lockdown to be resolved by mediation
Any industrial disputes related to non-payment of wages or salary by industries closed down by lockdown shall be resolved by negotiation between employer and employees failing which it shall be referred to the mediation of the labour department officials.
The Government of Tripura excludes small establishments from scope of Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
In view of the pandemic situation, all class of establishments and contractors in Tripura with less than 50 employees are excluded from complying with all provisions of Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970.
