Government of Andhra Pradesh issues SOP for offices and establishments.
The State Government of Andhra Pradesh vide circular dated 4th May 2020 has issued guidelines on social distancing to be maintained in offices, workplace, factories and establishments.
Economic Stimulus Package Part 1 announced by the Finance Minister
The Hon’ble Finance Minister (‘FM’) Mrs Nirmala Sitaraman announced the first Part of the Economic Relief Package for businesses including MSMEs.
Hazardous industries in Kerala are permitted to operate after taking pollution control measures
The State Government of Kerala in its press release has informed that all chemical and other industrial handling toxic chemicals/material to resume their operation after taking necessary safety/pollution control measures.
Delhi Government issues sop for hospitals to report COVID-19 deaths
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority in its order dated 10th May 2020 has issued a new Standard Operating Procedure, under which all Covid-19 hospitals and other facilities will e-mail a ‘death report’ to the government by 5 pm every day. The government shall constitute a Death Audit Committee to monitor the mortality.
CBIC extends the relaxation for submission of bond till 15th June 2020 to facilitate trade during the lockdown period
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs vide its notification dated 11th May 2020 has extended the facility given to businesses to import and export goods without furnishing bonds to the Customs authorities till 15th June 2020. The board has now extended the facility of accepting the undertaking in lieu of bond for the period till May 30, 2020, and as a result, the date of submission of the bond is also temporarily extended till June 15, 2020.
Additional relaxations under SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015
Additional relaxation in relation to compliance with certain provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 to reduce the burden of Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown.
The government of Assam allows industries to function with full capacity
All industries including the tea gardens and tea manufacturing industries in the state of Assam are allowed to operate with full capacity including personnel.
State government of Telangana has extended the due date for filing integrated returns under various labour laws
The State Government of Telangana vide its gazette notification dated 8th May 2020 has extended the date of furnishing of the Integrated Returns for 2019-20 by 2 months, that is till 30.06.2020 as a onetime measure.
Court proceedings through video conferencing may remain the norm for some time
law officers laid emphasis on the need to strengthen the e-courts system by addressing the connectivity issues and by training lawyers in e-courts management.
MCA issues clarification on the mode of issue of notice by listed entities
The rights issues opening up to 31st July 2020, in case of listed companies, the inability to dispatch the notice to their shareholders through registered post or speed post or courier would not be viewed as a violation.
