FSSAI Steps to facilitate the Food Businesses in COVID-19 era
FSSAI has published a letter on 4th May 2020 explaining the measures taken by FSSAI to combat Covid-19 pandemic and to ensure uninterrupted food supply during nationwide lockdown.
SEBI grants onetime relaxations under SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018
SEBI Vide Circular dated May 06, 2020 has provided onetime relaxations under SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 to reduce burden of COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown measures.
Order for effective use of Arogyasetu App for breaking the chain of Covid 19
The Central Government order dated 29. 04. 2020, all government officials to use Arogyasetu App for breaking the chain of Covid 19.
Ministry of Home Affairs bars travel by overseas citizens of India
The Ministry of Home Affairs in its press release dated 5th May 2020 has issued an order specifying that all existing visas granted to foreigners including multiple entry-life long visas given to overseas citizens of India cardholders shall be suspended until the ban on international air travel to and from India is lifted.
DGFT bans export of alcohol-based hand sanitizers
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade vide its notification dated 6th May 2020 has banned export of alcohol-based hand sanitizers to boost its availability in the domestic market amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Delhi Government imposes special corona fees on liquor
The Delhi Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2020 through which it has imposed a fee of 70% of the maximum retail price on all categories of liquor sold through retail licensees for consumption off the premises.
DGFT issues clarification on submission of pre-shipment inspection certificate
DGFT has decided that a scanned copy of the PSIC document may be accepted in place of a physical copy for the purpose of Customs clearance. However, the importer has to provide an undertaking to the concerned Custom Authority at the time of the clearance. The original physical copy of the PSIC needs to be submitted to Customs within 60 days of the clearance.
EPFO introduces email mechanism to obtain e-Sign amidst lockdown
EPO has introduced an email mechanism to obtain e-Sign for easing the Process of EPF Compliance by Employers during Lockdown Period.
MCA issues clarification on holding of annual general meeting (AGM) through Video Conferencing (VC) or other audiovisual means (OAVM)
Due to the representations received from stakeholders for providing relaxations in the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 or rules made to allow companies to hold Annual General Meetings (AGM) in a manner similar to the one provided in General Circular which deals with the conduct of Extraordinary General Meetings (EGM) the Ministry has issued the following clarifications.
The Government of Kerala exempts MSME units from payment of rent
The Government of Kerala has exempted all the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) units who have rented their units in the buildings or premises owned by the Government, Semi-Government, Public Sector Undertakings, and Local Self Governments from the payment of rent for three months from March 2020.
