Central Government Sets Energy Consumption Norms for Designated Consumers

The specified designated consumers will now have specific energy consumption norms and standards to follow. These norms and standards have been established in relation to the current level of energy consumption. The baseline energy consumption norms and standards serve as a reference point for comparison.

NPPA sets Retail Prices for 51 Formulations

The ceiling price for a pack of scheduled formulations should be determined by the concerned manufacturer in accordance with the ceiling price specified. Manufacturers are required to issue a price list in Form-V from the date of notification, as per the Drugs Price Control Order (DPCO), 2013, to the NPPA through IPDMS. A copy of the price list should also be submitted to the State Drug Controller and dealers.

Draft Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2023

It is proposed that the facility to establish, operate or maintain dedicated transmission lines without the requirement of license may be allowed for bulk consumers having specified quantum of load and Electricity Storage Systems (ESS). A new rule is proposed to that no transmission licence will be required for the dedicated transmission line to connect large consumer (like Green Hydrogen Producer) and ESS.

Haryana Labour Welfare Board increases contribution limit for the Labour Welfare Fund

According to the notification, every employee is now required to contribute a monthly amount equivalent to 0.2% of their salary, wages, or any remuneration, subject to a revised limit of Rs. 31/-. Additionally, each employer in respect of each such employee shall contribute to fund every month, twice the amount contributed by such employee.

Karnataka Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2023

An authorized officer notified by the State Government now has the authority to employ an Electronic Enforcement Device (EED) to levy and collect fines and penalties seamlessly through e-Challan.