Delhi Government issues Holiday List for 2024 for Government Offices
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi has issued a notification declaring the list of holidays for all government offices in 2024. The government has also listed restricted holidays in 2024. It states that an employee is entitled to avail himself/herself any of two holidays of the restricted holidays as additional holidays.
Delhi notifies Holiday List for 2024 under Negotiable Instruments Act
The government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi has issued a notification declaring the Public Holidays in the National Capital Territory of Delhi during the year 2024. This order was issued on 19th October 2023.
Uttarakhand Governor announces Creation of New Tehsil “Mussoorie”
This Tehsil will comprises of specified villages along with the Sadar Tehsil Headquarters in Dehradun, District Dehradun. Simultaneously, the notification separates these villages from the boundaries of the existing Tehsil Dehradun.
Kerala Govt. issues Draft Notification for Allotment for Symbols to Political Parties
The Government of Kerala under State Election Commission has issued a draft notification on 13th October, 2023, allotting symbols to political parties other than national parties and state parties to contest local bodies in the state. State Election Commissioner has invited objections regarding which can be submitted in writing to the Commission Secretary till October 30, 2023.
Supplement to the Indian Veterinary Practitioners Register, 2022
The publication of the “Supplement to Indian Veterinary Practitioners Register, 2022” in the Gazette of India is a noteworthy step towards promoting the welfare of animals and ensuring that only qualified and registered veterinary practitioners are engaged in the care and treatment of animals in the country.
BIS revises Standards for certain Textiles, Salts and Alloys
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised certain standards for certain Textiles, Salts and Alloys. This notification was published on 3rd October, 2023. The standards have been established from 28th September, 2023.
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023
The proposed legislation seeks to decriminalize a total of 183 provisions found in 42 Central Acts that are administered by 19 Ministries/Departments. The main objective is to ensure that citizens, businesses, and government departments operate without the fear of imprisonment for minor, technical, or procedural defaults.
Karnataka Government (Allocation of Business) (Amendment) Rules, 2023
The amended rules reflect the state government’s commitment to ensuring that the principles of justice and human rights are integrated into the fabric of governance. One significant modification is the rebranding of the “Law Department” to the “Law, Justice, and Human Rights Department.”
Welding Rods and Electrodes (Quality Control) Order, 2023
The order mandates the use of Standard Marks on specified goods or articles and conforms to the corresponding Indian Standards. They shall also bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), as per the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
BIS withdraws 24 Indian Standards
These Indian Standards range from a period from 1971 to 1998. Pertinently, all the 24 Indian Standards stand withdrawn from 29th May, 2023.
