The government of Karnataka withdraws notification allowing extension of working hours in factories.
The Government of Karnataka vide its notification dated 11th June 2020, withdrew its earlier order that had increased the daily working hours in factories from eight hours to 10 hours. The government in its earlier notification dated 22nd May 2020 has amended two provisions of the Factories Act to enhance weekly working hours to 60 […]
CBIC extends the time period of 15 days to pass order for granting Refund of Unutilised ITC
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs vide its notification dated 9th June 2020 has extended the timeline for the issue of notice for rejection of refund claim to 15 days after the receipts of reply to the notice from the registered person or the 30 June, 2020, whichever is later.
CBIC extends the validity of the e-way bill till 30th June 2020.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs vide its notification dated 9th June 2020 has further extended the validity period of the e-way bills generated during March amid the pandemic situation, till 30th June 2020.
Government of Telangana extends the lockdown provision including paid holidays to employees till 30th June
Lockdown period upto 30th June 2020 and shall be declared as paid holidays for all categories of employees in Telangana. the business hours for the shops and establishments are restricted upto 8.30 PM in public interest. However, the clause of working hours shall not be applicable to Hospitals, pharmacies, optical stores, diagnostic centres, pharmaceuticals etc.
Delhi Government issues Order for transfer of un-expired beer stock by hotel, clubs & restaurants
Delhi Govt grants one-time relaxation to licensees of hotels, clubs, restaurants holding excise licence to transfer their unexpired beer stock, expiring up to 30 June, to other retail licensees.
Gujarat PCB issues Guidelines for management and transportation of plastic waste under Extended Producer Responsibility
The Gujarat Pollution Control Board has issued guidelines for offline manifest system for Plastic Waste Management. As per the plastic rules, producer, importer and brand owners are made responsible to work out modalities (EPR) for back collection of post-consumer plastic waste generated due to their product.
The Ministry of Road Transport further extends the validity of motor vehicle documents till September 2020
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has extended the validity of motor vehicle related documents from June 30, 2020 to September 30, 2020.
IRDAI issues guidelines on public disclosures by health insurers
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India vide its notification dated 10th June 2020 has directed the general and health insurance providers registered with IRDAI rendering health services to disclose the qualitative and quantitative parameters of the health service rendered to their policyholders.
Odisha Government orders weekend shutdown in 11 districts
The State Government of Gujarat has imposed Weekend Shutdown’ on all Saturdays and Sundays for the month of June in 11 districts with relaxation only for emergency and public services till June 30.
IBC (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 Suspends bankruptcy proceedings for further 6 months
The Central Government vide ordinance promulgated on 5th June 2020 has amended the Insolvency & bankruptcy Code, 2016 which has effectively suspended fresh bankruptcy proceedings against persons impacted by COVID-19 for at least six months, up to a maximum of one year. The new rules shall come into effect immediately.
