CCPA issues Advisory to e-commerce platforms on sale of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drugs.
Under Section 18 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, CCPA is empowered to protect, promote and enforce the rights of consumers as a class, and prevent violation of consumers’ rights. Further, CCPA is empowered to prevent unfair trade practices and ensure that no person engages himself in unfair trade practices.
The Special Economic Zones (Third Amendment) Rules, 2022.
The proposal for work from home shall cover a maximum fifty per cent of the total employees, including contractual employees, of the Unit and the Unit shall maintain accurate attendance record for the entire period of permission for work from home and shall submit to the Development Commissioner, from time to time.
Income-tax (Twenty Second Amendment) Rules, 2022
The revised Form 8A shall be filed before the Appellate Tribunal or the jurisdictional High Court, as the case may be, by the Assessing Officer to defer filing of appeal by assessee.
Revised Guidelines for long term Procurement of Electricity from Thermal Power Stations set up on Design, Build, Finance, Own and Operate (DBFOO) basis
Fuel Charge under Model Power Supply Agreement DBFOO is the amount payable by the Utility to the Supplier for the fuel utilized in generation of electricity. Since the risk of variation in fuel price cannot normally be managed by the Supplier, it must be passed on to the Utility, which, in turn, will have to reflect it in the distribution tariff. As per the amended guidelines escalation rates shall be determined by Central Electricity Regulatory Commission.
MOHFW publishes Draft on New Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2022.
As per the Draft, no person shall himself or by any other person on his behalf sell, or stock or exhibit or offer for sale, or distribute, any drug by online mode except under and in accordance with a license or permission issued in such manner as may be prescribed.
CDSCO publishes Draft Guidance document on Overview on Performance Evaluation / External Evaluation of In vitro Diagnostic Medical Device (IVDMD).
The laboratory should maintain records of tests for evaluation and performance carried out on all samples of medical devices and the results thereof together with protocols of tests and the reports showing readings and calculations and such records shall be retained, in case of substances for which an expiry date is assigned, for a period of two years beyond the expiry date, and in the case of other substances, for a period of six years.
Government of Punjab allows shops and establishment to operate 365 days.
Every employee shall be given a rest period of one hour after 5 hours of continuous work and the employees shall not work for more than 9 hours in a day or 48 hours in a week. If the establishment remains open after 10.00 pm on any day, adequate safety and security arrangements shall be ensured for employees and visitors.
UGC issues Guidelines on Accessibility and Standards for Higher Education Institutions and Universities.
According to the guidelines, Higher education institutions (HEIs) need to create a common learning environment that is flexible and accessible for all the students to learn together including those from varied backgrounds and diverse abilities.
Proposal for decriminalization of Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
The proposed amendment seeks decriminalization of contraventions to eliminate imprisonment for violation of provisions under the act and thereby reduce compliance burden for stakeholders and facilitate ease of doing business.
Proposal for decriminalization of Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981
The proposed amendment seeks decriminalization of contraventions to eliminate imprisonment for violation of provisions under the act and thereby reduce compliance burden for stakeholders and facilitate ease of doing business.
