Government of Odisha extends COVID-19 lockdown till 30th April
The Revenue and disaster management department of Odisha in its order dated 9th April 2020 has extended the lockdown in the state till 30th April to contain the spread of COVID-19. However, Activities related to agriculture, animal husbandry and services by health department, police, home guards, etc will be facilitated during the lockdown period, strictly following social distancing norms.
MCA Allows companies to hold Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) through VC or OAVM
Companies to hold Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) through video conferencing (VC) or other audio-visual means (OAVM), complemented with e-voting facility or voting through registered emails.
DGFT extends the validity of Foreign Trade Policy till 31st March 2021.
Directorate General of Foreign Trade in its Notification dated 31st March, 2020 has decided to continue relief under various export promotion schemes by granting extension of the existing Foreign Trade Policy by another one year i.e. up to 31st March, 2021 due to unprecedented current situation arising out of the pandemic Novel COVID-19.
Rajasthan Pollution Control Board extends the storage period of hazardous waste beyond 90 days
The Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board through its Order dated 4th April 2020, has permitted the occupiers of any factories or premises to store hazardous wastes beyond 90 days.
Government of Tripura issues COVID-19 Emergency Relief Scheme for Building and Other Constructions Workers
Active registered building and other construction workers who are regularly contributing monthly subscriptions will be paid at Rs. 1,000/- for three months.
Families of healthcare professionals to get compensation of Rs.1 crore
The Government of Delhi vide its notification dated 7th April 2020 has decided to provide Rs. 1 crore compensation to the families of doctors, nurses, sweepers and other staff whether temporary or permanent in both public and private sectors who lose their lives while engaged in “serving” COVID-19 people. Click here to read the Notification.
CBIC extends timeline for GST CMP-08 and FORM GSTR-4
7th July 2020 is the extended date for submission of GST CMP- 08 for the quarter ending on 31st March 2020 and 15th July 2020 is the extended date for submission of FORM GSTR-4 for the year ending on 31st March 2020.
Government of Haryana provides Financial Assistance to the construction workers registered with construction welfare board
Workers who have registered with the Haryana Building and other construction workers’ welfare board but not registered under “Mukhya Mantri Parivaar Samridhi Yojana” shall be provided with an interim relief of Rs. 1000/- per week per family during the lockdown period starting from 30th March.
GSTN Issues Advisory on Tracking GST Refund Application Status
The Goods and Service Tax Network on 28th March 2020 in its news and update column has issued an advisory on tracking GST refund application status on GSTN portal which helps the taxpayer to know the stage at which the pending refund application is with the tax officer.
CBIC Issues measures to facilitate Trade during the lockdown period.
Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs in its Circular dated 3rd April 2020 has taken measures for a temporary period under section 143AA of the Customs Act, 1962 to expedite Customs clearance of goods and to maintain balance between Customs control and facilitation of legitimate trade.
