Government of Andhra Pradesh modifies the restriction on the opening of shops in various districts
The state government of Andhra Pradesh on 13th May 2020, has modified the order regarding the opening of shops in various districts allowing shops to remain open from 10 am to 5 pm only, except for pharmacies. Further, shops selling products like fruits, vegetables, and milk may be permitted from 6 AM to 11 AM.
RBI extends know your customer direction 2016 to all Housing Finance Companies
The Reserve Bank of India vide its Notification dated 19th May 2020 decided to extend the Master Direction – Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016 to all Housing Finance Companies.
Ministry of home affairs issues guidelines to contain the spread of COVID-19 at workplace
The guidelines specify basic preventive measures which include simple public health measures like Physical distancing of at least one meter, Use of face covers/masks, etc that are to be followed to reduce the risk of infection with COVID-19.
ESIC brings changes in setting up a local committee of employees and employers
Employees’ State Insurance (General) (Second) Amendment Regulations, 2020 provides that a Local Committee may be set up in each notified district.
Person who intends to manufacture vaccine for COVID-19 must obtain permission under the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019
The Ministry of health and family welfare vide its notification dated 18th May 2020 has allowed manufacturing and stocking the vaccine for COVID-19 subject to the condition that the licensee shall sell or distribute the vaccine only after obtaining permission for such vaccine (new drug) in Form CT-23 from the Central Licensing Authority.
Ministry of Home Affairs extends the nationwide lockdown till 31st May 2020
The Ministry of Home Affairs on 17th May 2020 has extended the ongoing nationwide lockdown till 31st May with new guidelines that authorize the State and Union Territory governments to have the power of delineation of red, orange, and green zones while keeping in mind the parameters shared by Union Health Ministry.
Government of Punjab Revises Lockdown Timings, Shops Allowed To Remain Open between 7 Am To 6 Pm
The State Government of Punjab vide its notification dated 14th May 2020 has allowed shops to remain open between 7 am to 6 pm, with effect from 15th May 2020. Earlier, shops in Punjab were allowed to remain open from 7 am to 3 pm. Click here to download the Notification.
DGFT Permits the export of non-medical, non-surgical masks
The Directorate General of foreign trade vide its notification dated 16th May 2020 has permitted the export of non-medical and non-surgical masks of all types, including cotton, silk, wool and knitted.
No penalty for delay in paying Provident Fund contributions
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation on 15th May 2020 has decided to provide relief to establishments covered under EPF and MP Act, 1952 from levy of penalty for delayed deposit of dues during the lockdown.
The government of Tamil Nadu extends the lockdown till 31st May while easing relaxation in certain districts
The State Government of Tamil Nadu in its press release dated 17th May 2020 has extended the lockdown till 31st May with certain relaxations in the prevailing restrictions, applicable only for 25 districts of the state.
