The Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Rules, 2022.
The goods sent out for sub-contracting shall be returned to the Unit within one hundred and twenty days from the date of removal or within such period as may be extended by the Specified Officer for reasons to be recorded in writing for granting such extension.
Clarification for e-commerce operators in Goa (ECOs) paying tax on supplies of restaurant service
It is clarified that the ECOs will no longer be required to collect TCS and file GSTR 8 in respect of restaurant services on which it pays tax. As ECOs are already registered in accordance with Rule 8 (in Form GST-REG 01) of the Goa GST Rules, there would be no mandatory requirement of taking separate registration by ECOs for payment of tax on restaurant service.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution notifies the Consumer Protection (direct selling)Rules, 2021.
A direct selling entity which explicitly or implicitly vouches for the authenticity of the goods or services sold, or guarantees that such goods or services are authentic, shall bear the liability in any action related to the authenticity of such goods or services.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry revises user charges for SEZ-online services
Department of Commerce (DoC) had received various requests from the Developers / Co-developers / units in SEZs for rationalization/revision of user charges levied by NSDL from them for the SEZ-Online services. The issue has been examined and after duly examining the issues flagged by the service provider, it has been decided that the revised user charges for SEZ-Online services.
Government of Goa adopts Start up Policy 2021.
As per the policy, all start-ups registered in Goa will be allowed to operate 24/7. An intimation from Startup Promotion Cell will be issued to the Panchayat and Local Bodies intimating them on the Certified Goa Startups to operate 24×7.
CCPA takes strong action on violations of ‘country of origin’ on e-commerce platforms.
CCPA has sent Notice to e-commerce entities for violations reported on their platforms. CCPA has directed such entities to furnish detailed reply as to what are the tangible steps have been taken by them on this matter.
