Low Melt Polyester Yarn Exempted From Polyester Yarn Quality Control Order
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has issued an amendment to the Polyester Continuous Filament Fully Drawn Yarn (Quality Control) Order, 2023. This amendment exempts “Low Melt Polyester Yarn” from the purview of the order.
Deadlines Extended For Stricter Air Conditioner Energy Efficiency Standards
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has announced an extension of the deadline for energy efficiency standards for air conditioners sold in India. The original deadline was December 31, 2024 and has now been extended to December 31, 2025. Additionally, BEE has also introduced enhanced standards for the upcoming years.
SOP For ZLD Verification Of Distilleries
The Government of India has implemented a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to streamline the verification process for Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems in distilleries. This initiative aims to expedite the disbursement of financial assistance under a scheme promoting ethanol production.
New Amendments To General Grading and Marking Rules
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has notified the General Grading and Marking (Amendment) Rules, 2024, to strengthen enforcement mechanisms for agricultural produce quality standards. The amendment rules were published on July 5, 2024.
Paid leave on event of Bye-elections in Himachal Pradesh
The Government of Himachal Pradesh vide circular dated 2nd July, 2024 declares special paid holiday in light of Bye-elections. July 10th 2024, is designated as a gazetted holiday for employees employed under all Government offices/ Boards/ Corporations, Educational Institutions and Industrial Establishments in 10-Dehra, 38- Hamirpur and 51- Nalagarh Assembly constituencies, Himachal Pradesh.
Govt. of Haryana seeks decriminalization status of Identified Acts
The Government of Haryana directs all the Administrative Secretaries to ensure prompt action by provide requisite information regarding decriminalization of Acts related to their departments.
A list of identified acts are provided for each department which is attached to the circular herein and the departments are directed to review and provide the decriminalization status via email-admnreformshry@gmail.com without further delay to enable action in this matter.
Enforcement of Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (Ninth Amendment) Regulations, 2024
Enforcement of Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (Ninth Amendment ) Regulations ,2024 from July 1, 2024. As per the regulation, a mandatory seven-day waiting period for mobile number portability (MNP) following a SIM swap or replacement, to curb fraudulent activities involving SIM card manipulation and mobile phone fraud.
DoT further extends deadline for M2M, WPAN/WLAN service registration for all unregistered entities
DoT has extended the deadline for registration and has directed all the unregistered entities which included Companies, Govt. Departments/Organizations, Partnership Firms, LLPs, Institutions, Undertakings, Proprietorship Firms, Societies and Trusts to obtain the M2MSP and WPAN/WLAN service registration on or before September 30, 2024
DoT notifies further Implementation of the Telecommunications Act, 2023
DoT notifies further Implementation of certain sections under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. Sections 6 to 8, 48, and 59(b) of the Act will also be implemented which focus on utilization of spectrum and procedures for granting licenses for various telecommunications activities.
Jharkhand HC Adopts The ‘Takes One To Know One’ Barometer For Proving Medical Negligence
The Jharkhand High Court has passed an order clarifying that a private complaint of medical negligence cannot be entertained unless there is prima facie evidence in the form of credible opinion of another doctor to support the stance of negligence. The High Court also relied on the judgments of the Supreme Court in determining this process for proving medical negligence.
