CDSCO has allowed the use of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation on 1st July 2020 has suggested the use of Convalescent plasma in moderate COVID-19 patients who are not improving despite the use of steroids.
Tamil Nadu PCB extends the validity period of consent to operate and authorization till 30th September 2020
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board on 1st July 2020 has extended the validity period of consent to operate and authorization expiring after 31 March 2020, till 30th September 2020.
ESIC allows migrant workers to avail medical benefits from their nearest ESI hospital
The Employees State Insurance Corporation has allowed migrant workers across the country, with valid ESI medical benefit entitlement to avail medical care services from ESI hospitals nearest to their hometown.
CBIC waives late fee for non-filing of GSTR-3B between May 2020-July 2020
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs on 30th June 2020 has notified waiver of late fees for non filing of GSTR-3B with Nill Liabilities between May 2020 to July 2020 if the registered person furnish the said return till the 30th day of September, 2020.
The government of Bihar provides 40% tax rebate for commercial passenger and goods vehicles
The Bihar Transport Department vide its notification dated 30th June 2020 has provides a 40% tax rebate and exempts penalty charges on payment of quarterly taxes applicable for the period 21st March 2020 to – 30th June 2020 for commercial passenger and goods vehicles registered in the State of Bihar.
Assam PCB extends the validity period of consent to operate and authorization till 31st July 2020
The Assam PCB has extended the validity period of consent to operate and authorization for all the industries or establishments till 31st July 2020.
MHA issues new guidelines for Unlock 2
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on 29th June 2020 has issued new guidelines for Unlock 2 to open up of more activities in areas outside the containment zones beginning from July 1, with relaxations in night curfew, provision for more domestic flights and trains, and clearance for more than five people in a shop.
Government of Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till 31st July and the complete shutdown in Chennai and Madurai shall continue till 5th July
The State Government of Tamil Nadu in its press release dated 29th June 2020 has extended the lockdown across the state by another month till 31st July 2020 with partial relaxations as part of Unlock 1.
IRDAI issues timeline for submission of life operational returns in BAP
The due date for life insurers to submit monthly return shall be 8th of the following month and Unaudited quarterly returns shall be filed on 30th day from the end of the quarter and Audited Annual Returns shall be filed on 30th June through Business Analytics Project (BAP) module.
Central Pollution Control Board issues user manual for COVID19BWM Mobile Application
The application can be used by waste generators, waste handlers, waste treatment facilities and pollution control boards for waste tracking. All Biomedical waste generator entities are mandated to register using the Application.
