CCPA issues guidelines for preventing unfair trade practices and violation of consumer rights with regard to levying of service charge in hotels and restaurants.
If any consumer finds that a hotel or restaurant is levying service charge in violation to the guidelines, a consumer may make a request to the concerned hotel or restaurant to remove service charge from the bill amount. Also, the consumer may lodge a complaint on the National Consumer Helpline (NCH), which works as an alternate dispute redressal mechanism at the pre-litigation level by calling 1915 or through the NCH mobile app.
The Department of Telecom issues advisory to public on proper use of wireless jammer, booster.
Currently, only States/ UTs, Defence Forces, Central Police Organizations can procure (only models approved by Government of India) and use jammers. Examination conducting bodies under Union Government/ State Government/ Union Territory are also allowed to install jammers (from authorized vendors & approved models) after prior permission from competent authority.
Government of Andhra Pradesh notifies amendments to AP Allopathic Private Medical Care Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Rules, 2007.
All Private Allopathic Medical Care Establishments i.e. Hospitals, Clinics, Diagnostic centres shall enroll under National Digital Health Mission Portal and the Registry will enable hospitals and diagnostic clinics participate in the Digital Health Ecosystem. The health care facility registry will consist of one record and a unique identifier for each healthcare facility in the Country.
Courier Imports and Exports (Electronic Declaration and Processing) Amendment Regulations, 2022
Amendment provides revised Conditions and restrictions shall be complied with for re-import of returned jewellery exported through the courier mode on an e-commerce platform.
DGFT exempts IGST and Compensation Cess for imports under export incentive schemes
IGST and Compensation Cess for imports as per the schemes were previously exempted till June 30, 2022 as per circular dated 1st April, 2022. This is provided as a further relaxation to to reduce the burden of Covid-19 pandemic aftershock as relief to MSMEs and other importers.
MSDE launches DBT scheme to extend direct monetary support to apprentices.
Earlier companies used to pay apprentices the entire amount and then seek reimbursement from the government. With the launch of the DBT scheme, the government will directly transfer its contribution to bank accounts of apprentices through National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), 25% of the stipend payable up to Rs. 1500/- per month.
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2022.
Rule 6 deals with intimation of receiving foreign funds from relatives. Through this amendment it is stated that “any person receiving foreign contribution in excess of 10 lakhs or equivalent thereto in a financial year from any of his relatives shall inform the Central government (details of funds) within three months from the receipt of such contribution.
AICTE issues circular on implementation of Credit Framework for the movement from Professional/Vocational Education to Engineering & Technology.
Through this circular, the unified credit level (UCF) for exiting/entry qualification at different level has been notified. At each entry, Institution/University has to identify the educational gaps/skill gaps and suitable bridge course may be offered.
The Director General of Foreign Trade vide notification dated 1st July, 2022 has extended the last date for submitting applications to avail benefits under Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)
The Director General of Foreign Trade vide notification dated 1st July, 2022 has extended the last date for submitting applications to avail benefits under Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS). All applications under MEIS for exports made in the period between 1st September 2020 an 31st December, 2020 shall be submitted within the extended due […]
RBI Announces Rate of Interest on Floating Rate Savings Bond, 2020 (Taxable) – FRSB 2020 (T) for the Period July 01 – December 31, 2022
Accordingly, the coupon rate on FRSB 2020 (T) for period July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 and payable on January 1, 2023 remains at 7.15% (6.80% +0.35%), unchanged from the previous half-year.
