DGFT removes restrictions on the export of 24 Pharma ingredients and medicines
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade in its notification dated 6th April 2020 has removed the restriction on export of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and formulations including antibiotics, vitamins, and hormones as well as their formulations placed by earlier notification dated 3rd March 2020.
DGFT amends the export policy of Diagnostic Kit
Directorate General of Foreign Trade in its notification dated 4th April 2020 has restricted the export of diagnostic kits falling under any ITCHS (Indian Trade Clarification based on Harmonized System of Coding) code with immediate effect.
DGFT allows digitally signed electronic certificates of origin to be used
It is requested to the importing countries to accept digitally signed certificates in the interim period until the exceptional circumstances on account of the COVID-19 pandemic is over.
Government of Andhra Pradesh declares health care and medical facilities as essential service under essential service maintenance Act, 1971.
AP Government has declared 10 services, including those of doctors, nurses and sanitation workers at health facilities, as essential services for a period of 6 months.
Compliances under PC-PNDT Rules suspended till 30th June 2020
Requirements related to renewal of registration, maintenance of records and code of conduct is relaxed until June 30, 2020
ICMR Issues advisory on rapid antibody blood test to detect COVID-19
The Indian Council of Medical Research ohas issued advisory to start rapid antibody-based blood tests for COVID-19 in areas reporting clusters and in large migration gatherings. The Reports of the tests shall be entered by the respective facilities on the ICMR portal.
CBIC Provides relief by conditional lowering of GST Interest rate for tax periods of February, 2020 to April, 2020
CBIC provides lower rate of interest and conditional waiver of late fee payable by class of registered persons who are required to furnish the returns in FORM GSTR-3B.
The Ministry of Environment extends the validity of environmental clearances
the validity of Prior Environment Clearances in respect of all category of projects or activities expiring between 15th March 2020 and 30th April 2020 is extended till 30th June 2020.
CBDT extends the validity of lower or Nil TDS, TCS Certificate till 30th June
Applications filed for lower or NIL deduction of TDS/TCS on the TRACES portal for FY 2020-21 and are pending for disposal, the Assessing Officers shall dispose of by 27.04.2020 and communicate to the applicant regarding the issuance/rejection of certificate vide email.
CBIC lays down procedure to apply for composition scheme
taxpayers opting for the Composition Scheme under section 10 for the financial year 2020-21 to electronically file their option in FORM CMP-02
