CBIC commences relaxations provided by Finance Act, 2023
The Central government is empowered to provide relaxation to the bar against filing GST returns after 3 years from due date. The Government shall, on the recommendations of the Council, by notification, establish with effect from such date as may be specified therein, an Appellate Tribunal known as the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal for hearing appeals against the orders passed by the Appellate Authority or the Revisional Authority.
UGC warns students against fake degrees
Hence, all concerned are requested to check the UGC website, www.ugc.ac.in for information about recognized universities/institutions as well as fake institutions before taking admission in any institution for higher education.
All Higher Educational Institutions to Display UGC e-Samadhan Portal Link on their official website
The UGC e-Samadhan Portal also offers a structured and efficient mechanism for resolving issues related to admissions, examinations, scholarships, refund of fees, and other aspects of academic life.
CDSCO notifies COVID-19 vaccines approved for Manufacture for Sale or for Distribution
The CDSCO has approved COVISHIELD & COVAXIN vaccines for manufacture for sale or distribution in the country. It has also approved 15 more COVID-19 vaccines for Primary vaccination series for Restricted Use in Emergency Situation in the country.
CDSCO warns against Dispatch of Same Batch of Cough Syrups to Multiple Test Centres
CDSCO has stated that it has observed that cough syrup samples of same batch number, manufactured by the same manufacturer (for export purpose) is being received by two different laboratories for testing purposes. The CDSCO has emphasised that this is highly objectionable and not acceptable.
CPCB issues Environmental Guidelines for Stone Crushing Units
Stone crushing operation releases a substantial amount of fugitive dust, which not only pollutes the environment, but also poses a health hazards to the workers and the surrounding population. This poses a challenge to maintain the ambient air quality, which is possible if environmental guidelines predetermined by the industry concerned are followed.
MNRE extends timeline for Self-Certification of SPV Inverters under Quality Control Order, 2017
The ministry has provided this extension on account of the limited availability of test facilities and in order to provide additional time for compliance with the QCO. Thus the implementation of Quality Control Order, 2017 for SPV inverters (items 4-5) stands extended from 30th June, 2023 to 31st December, 2023 or till further orders, based on self- certification.
MNRE approves PAU Dry Fermentation Small Biogas Plant Designs
The approved Biogas Plant Designs/ Models will be considered eligible for the benefits under the MNRE’s Biogas Programme. The MNRE also has reserved the right to cancel or modify the approval at any time in the future based on feedback received from end users/ BIS/ Technical Agencies/ Implementing Agencies.
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.
Clarification regarding Online Resolution of Disputes in the Indian Securities Market
The circular provides the norms for conducting arbitration and the eligibility criteria to apply for it and conduct it.
