SEBI provides facility for securities market participants to remit fees payable to SEBI online
While making the remittances online, entities shall furnish the requisite information like name, email ID, mobile number, address, PAN, nature of fee, GST details (if applicable), etc. The above facility is for any entities other than registered intermediaries requiring to make payment to SEBI. SEBI registered intermediaries and applicants for fresh registration will continue to remit fees (Application Fee, Registration Fee, Renewal Fee, Filing Fee, etc.,) through SEBI Intermediaries Portal i.e., siportal.sebi.gov.in.
Amendment to Securities and Exchange Board of India (Informal Guidance) Scheme 2003
The amendment provides that a request for informal guidance shall be accompanied with a fee of Rs. 25,000 by way of direct credit into the bank account of the Board through NEFT/RTGS/IMPS or online payment using the SEBI payment gateway or any other mode as may be specified by SEBI from time to time.
SEBI directions to Investor Service Centres of Stock Exchanges
The provisions of this circular shall come into effect from the 90thday of issuance of this circular.
IRDAI directs Life insurers to comply with Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 and Surrogacy Act, 2021
IRDAI vide circular dated 26.06.2023 has clarified that all Life insurers shall comply with the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 and Surrogacy Act, 2021 with immediate effect and ensure that suitable products are made available.
IRDAI proposes implementation of Risk Based Supervisory Framework
With a view to promote a ‘Principle based Regulatory regime’, foster ease of doing business and encourage proactive risk identification and management, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has been working towards developing and implementing ‘Risk Based Supervision’ (RBS) framework for insurance sector in India.
PCI requests New Institutions to Register on PCI Portal
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has requested new institutions to register on PCI Portal. This request applies to all new institutions who had applied to the PCI for the first time for academic session 2023-2024.
MNRE issues Annual Physical Targets for Setting up Small Biogas Plants for 14 new PIAs
The MNRE has laid down the Annual Physical Targets for setting up small biogas plants and for conducting various training courses for 14 new PIAs for FY 2023-2024.
Draft Green Credit Programme Implementation Rules, 2023
The Green Credit Programme will serve as a national-level initiative and facilitate the trading of Green Credits, which act as incentives for adopting sustainable practices. These credits will be generated through a wide range of sectors and entities, including individuals, Farmer Producer Organisations, cooperatives, forestry enterprises, sustainable agriculture enterprises, urban and rural local bodies, private sector industries, and organizations.
BEE extends the Rated Luminous Efficacy of Tubular Fluorescent Lamps
The notification has extended the rated luminous efficacy in lumens per Watt (lm/W) at 0100 hours of operation, to 1st July, 2023 to 30th June, 2026. Prior to this notification, the rated luminous efficacy was valid from 1st July, 2018 to 30th June, 2023.
BEE notifies Self Ballasted Light Emitting Diode under Standard and Labeling Program
The notification states that self-ballasted LED lamps for general lighting services having rated power from 3 watts to 35 watts, that work on single phase alternating current supply up to and including 250V, 50 Hz are specified for the purpose of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
