DGFT revises list of entities allowed to import aircraft and helicopters without obtaining import license
International Financial Leasing Centre (IFSC) based Aircraft Leasing Entity is allowed to import aircraft and helicopters without obtaining import license from DGFT.
Guidelines for domestic travel (flight/train/ship/ bus inter-state travel)
These guidelines are applicable to all States/UTs so as to facilitate inter-state travel. These guidelines are applicable to all States/UTs so as to facilitate inter-state travel. Based on the evolving scenario of COVID-19, including evidence of mutant variant within India or outside, the guidelines may warrant suitable revision to institute appropriate public health measures.
Automobile Tyre Manufacturing Industry and Fertilizer Industry declared as a Public Utility Service
The Government has in public interest declared the Automobile Tyre Manufacturing Industry and Fertilizer Industry as Public Utility Service for the purposes of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 for a period of six months.
Government of Bihar declares amnesty from penalty/interest to the motor vehicle tax defaulters
State Government of Bihar has declared amnesty from penalty/interest to the tax defaulters like Transport/Non transport vehicle, tractor-trailor and Battery operated vehicles registered in the State of Bihar.
Government of Bihar provides for cancellation of the registration of the vehicles older than 15 years
The cancellation of the registration of the vehicles older than 15 years and the vehicles not fit for operation shall continue for the next one year starting from 15 August, 2021.
The Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2021
Every manufacturer or importer of motor vehicles other than trailers and semi-trailers shall submit the prototype of the vehicle to be manufactured or imported by him for test by the Vehicle Research and Development Establishment of the Ministry of Defense in accordance with the specifically AIS 161 (Automotive Industry Standard).
The Rent-a-Cab (Amendment) Scheme, 2021
The battery operated motor cabs and motor cabs driven on methanol and ethanol is exempted from the requirement for permit from state transport authority.
MoRTH notifies Draft rules to fast track Hit&Run Accident investigations and settlement of claims with enhanced compensation.
The Draft rules regarding creation, operation, and sources of fund, etc. of the Motor Vehicles Accident Fund have been notified and the fund shall be used for providing compensation in case of Hit &Run Accident, treatment for accident victims, and any other purpose, as may be specified by the Central Government.
The Central Motor Vehicles (Sixteenth Amendment) Rules, 2021.
The Amendment is brought under rule 81 which pertains to the various fees chargeable to vehicle owners ranging from grant and renewal of trade certificate for vehicles to issue of registration certificates, transfer of ownership and more.
Sea Carrier to continue deliver the cargo declaration as per old regulation till 31st August 2021.
An authorized carrier shall transact business in the customs station either personally or through an employee duly approved by the Deputy Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner of Customs, as the case may be, and shall keep a record of imported goods, export goods, coastal goods or goods brought for trans-shipment as the case may be, and produce such records to the proper officer as and when required.