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Guidelines for Issue of Various Types of Permanent and daily Gatepasses for Entry into SEEPZ SEZ

Legal Category: Special economic zone
Rule ACT: SEZ Act - Maharashtra
Update Type: Circular
Notification Date: 21, Sep, 2023
Notification No: CIRCULARNO.31/2023
Description: The SEEPZ - Special Economic Zone, Mumbai has issued a circular with respect to guidelines for issue of various types of permanent and daily gatepasses for entry into SEEPZ SEZ wherein:
1. Units shall apply on or before 27th September 2023 for all permanent Gatepass of employees and vehicles expiring by 30th September, 2023
2. All passes of exiting Gatepass system which are valid till 31th October, 2023 shall have to apply before 15th October, 2023 in new system “प्रVESH" and
3. All other permanent passes having validity beyond 31st October, 2023 in existing Gatepass system shall have to apply on or before 31th October and Old Passes will be discontinued after receiving the “प्रVESH” gate pass. Old Gatepasses with any validity will not be accepted after 30th November 2023 and the person will not be allowed to enter in SEEPZ, SEZ Premises.
4. Daily gate-pass will be in issued by “प्रVESH” Gatepass system only from 05th October, 2023.

Recommendations on Promoting Networking and Telecom Equipment Manufacturing in India

Legal Category: IT and Data Protection
Rule ACT: TRAI Act
Update Type: Press Release
Notification Date: 22, Sep, 2023
Notification No: 93/2023
Description: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a recommendations on Promoting Networking and Telecom Equipment Manufacturing in India to move forward from the concept of 'increasing domestic production' and to focus on 'local value addition in global value chains'. Some of the main focus areas covered in the recommendations include:
i. facilitate local value addition in participation with cross country value chains
ii. due emphasis on "Telecom software" as a separate product line in accordance with contemporary softwarization of network elements in New Generation Networks
iii. facilitating exports from India
iv. nurturing entrepreneurship by promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME5) and Start-ups
v. promote a robust component eco system in India.

Recommendations on Improving Telecom Infrastructure in Northeastern States of India

Legal Category: IT and Data Protection
Rule ACT: TRAI Act
Update Type: Press Release
Notification Date: 22, Sep, 2023
Notification No: 92/2023
Description: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a recommendations on 'Improving Telecom Infrastructure in Northeastern States of India for improving telecom infrastructure in remote, hilly, and high-altitude terrain areas of the country. Earlier, TRAI had also made some key recommendations to the government for improving telecom connectivity in remote and far-flung regions of India.

Consultation Paper on Encouraging R&Din Telecom, Broadcasting, and IT Sectors

Legal Category: IT and Data Protection
Rule ACT: TRAI Act
Update Type: Press Release
Notification Date: 22, Sep, 2023
Notification No: 91/2023
Description: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a Consultation Paper on 'Encouraging R&Din Telecom, Broadcast ing and IT (ICT) Sectors' to develop a comprehensive eco system for enhancing R&D in ICT Sector of the country, wherein there are well established processes for generating a pool of R&D scientists/ engineers, duly supported by the Government and Private Partners for development and innovation ofICT products and services for making India Atmnirbhar and promoting exports in the ICT Sector.

Atomic Minerals Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2023

Legal Category: Industry Specific
Rule ACT: Mineral Conservation and Development Rules - Central
Update Type: Amendment
Notification Date: 22, Sep, 2023
Notification No: G.S.R. 682(E)
Description: Ministry of Mines has issued Atomic Minerals Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2023 further to amend the Atomic Minerals Concession Rules, 2016.

Notification regarding classes of Non-Banking Financial Companies for the purposes of Section 43B

Legal Category: Taxation
Rule ACT: Income Tax Act
Update Type: Notification
Notification Date: 22, Sep, 2023
Notification No: S.O. 4193(E)
Description: The Central Board of Direct Taxes, notifies the NBFCs classified in the Top Layer, Upper Layer and Middle Layer as the classes of Non-Banking Financial Companies as per Reserve Bank of India’s guidelines for the purposes of Section 43B (Certain deductions to be only on actual payment) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Notification regarding classes of Non-Banking Financial Companies for the purposes of Section 43D

Legal Category: Taxation
Rule ACT: Income Tax Act
Update Type: Notification
Notification Date: 22, Sep, 2023
Notification No: S.O. 4192(E)
Description: The Central Board of Direct Taxes, notifies all the NBFCs classified in Top Layer, Upper Layer and Middle Layer as the classes of Non-Banking Financial Companies as per Reserve Bank of India’s guidelines for the purposes of section 43D (Special provision in case of income of public financial institutions, public companies, etc.) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Voluntarily Disclosure Scheme (VDS) for Grant of Consent to Operate to the Industrial Units, Institutes and Other Establishments under Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981

Legal Category: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety
Rule ACT: Air Pollution Act - Punjab
Update Type: Memorandum
Notification Date: 14, Sep, 2023
Notification No: No. SEE(HQ-2)/F.no.86/2022/394
Description: The Punjab Pollution Control Board has issued a Scheme for Voluntarily Disclosure Scheme (VDS) for Grant of Consent to Operate to the Industrial Units, Institutes and Other Establishments under Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981 Under this scheme, the industries, institutes and other establishments have to deposit consent fee w.e.f. 01/11/2018 or from date of the commissioning of the unit (whichever is later). The industries operating before 01.11.2018 shall have to deposit notional fee as Prescribed in the Document.Applications received through online system of the Board (OCMMS) upto 31/03/2023, shall only be considered under this scheme.

Voluntarily Disclosure Scheme (VDS) for Grant of Consent to Operate to the Industrial Units, Institutes and Other Establishments under Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981

Legal Category: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety
Rule ACT: Water Pollution Act - Punjab
Update Type: Memorandum
Notification Date: 14, Sep, 2023
Notification No: No. SEE(HQ-2)/F.no.86/2022/394
Description: The Punjab Pollution Control Board has issued a Scheme for Voluntarily Disclosure Scheme (VDS) for Grant of Consent to Operate to the Industrial Units, Institutes and Other Establishments under Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981 Under this scheme, the industries, institutes and other establishments have to deposit consent fee w.e.f. 01/11/2018 or from date of the commissioning of the unit (whichever is later). The industries operating before 01.11.2018 shall have to deposit notional fee as Prescribed in the Document.Applications received through online system of the Board (OCMMS) upto 31/03/2023, shall only be considered under this scheme.

Procedure for Imposing Environmental Compensation (EC) to the Industries, Other Project & ULBS

Legal Category: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety
Rule ACT: Construction & Demolition Waste Management Rules -Punjab
Update Type: Memorandum
Notification Date: 15, Sep, 2023
Notification No: NOSEE(HQ-2)/F.no.208/2023/325
Description: The Punjab Pollution Control Board has issued Procedure for Imposing Environmental Compensation (EC) to the Industries, Other Project & ULBS. This procedure is in the Supersession of Board's office memorandum no. SEE(HQ-2)/ 2021/OM no. 517 dated 01.10.2021 and will come into force with immediate effect.

Procedure for Imposing Environmental Compensation (EC) to the Industries, Other Project & ULBS

Legal Category: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety
Rule ACT: Manufacture, Storage And Import Of Hazardous Chemical Rules - Punjab
Update Type: Memorandum
Notification Date: 15, Sep, 2023
Notification No: NOSEE(HQ-2)/F.no.208/2023/325
Description: The Punjab Pollution Control Board has issued Procedure for Imposing Environmental Compensation (EC) to the Industries, Other Project & ULBS. This procedure is in the Supersession of Board's office memorandum no. SEE(HQ-2)/ 2021/OM no. 517 dated 01.10.2021 and will come into force with immediate effect.

Procedure for Imposing Environmental Compensation (EC) to the Industries, Other Project & ULBS

Legal Category: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety
Rule ACT: Noise Pollution Rules - Punjab
Update Type: Memorandum
Notification Date: 15, Sep, 2023
Notification No: NOSEE(HQ-2)/F.no.208/2023/325
Description: The Punjab Pollution Control Board has issued Procedure for Imposing Environmental Compensation (EC) to the Industries, Other Project & ULBS. This procedure is in the Supersession of Board's office memorandum no. SEE(HQ-2)/ 2021/OM no. 517 dated 01.10.2021 and will come into force with immediate effect.

Procedure for Imposing Environmental Compensation (EC) to the Industries, Other Project & ULBS

Legal Category: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety
Rule ACT: E-Waste (Management) Rules - Punjab
Update Type: Memorandum
Notification Date: 15, Sep, 2023
Notification No: NOSEE(HQ-2)/F.no.208/2023/325
Description: The Punjab Pollution Control Board has issued Procedure for Imposing Environmental Compensation (EC) to the Industries, Other Project & ULBS. This procedure is in the Supersession of Board's office memorandum no. SEE(HQ-2)/ 2021/OM no. 517 dated 01.10.2021 and will come into force with immediate effect.

Procedure for Imposing Environmental Compensation (EC) to the Industries, Other Project & ULBS

Legal Category: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety
Rule ACT: Solid Waste Management Rules - Punjab
Update Type: Memorandum
Notification Date: 15, Sep, 2023
Notification No: NOSEE(HQ-2)/F.no.208/2023/325
Description: The Punjab Pollution Control Board has issued Procedure for Imposing Environmental Compensation (EC) to the Industries, Other Project & ULBS. This procedure is in the Supersession of Board's office memorandum no. SEE(HQ-2)/ 2021/OM no. 517 dated 01.10.2021 and will come into force with immediate effect.

Procedure for Imposing Environmental Compensation (EC) to the Industries, Other Project & ULBS

Legal Category: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety
Rule ACT: Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules - Punjab
Update Type: Memorandum
Notification Date: 15, Sep, 2023
Notification No: NOSEE(HQ-2)/F.no.208/2023/325
Description: The Punjab Pollution Control Board has issued Procedure for Imposing Environmental Compensation (EC) to the Industries, Other Project & ULBS. This procedure is in the Supersession of Board's office memorandum no. SEE(HQ-2)/ 2021/OM no. 517 dated 01.10.2021 and will come into force with immediate effect.

Procedure for Imposing Environmental Compensation (EC) to the Industries, Other Project & ULBS

Legal Category: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety
Rule ACT: Plastic Waste Management Rules - Punjab
Update Type: Memorandum
Notification Date: 15, Sep, 2023
Notification No: NOSEE(HQ-2)/F.no.208/2023/325
Description: The Punjab Pollution Control Board has issued Procedure for Imposing Environmental Compensation (EC) to the Industries, Other Project & ULBS. This procedure is in the Supersession of Board's office memorandum no. SEE(HQ-2)/ 2021/OM no. 517 dated 01.10.2021 and will come into force with immediate effect.

Procedure for Imposing Environmental Compensation (EC) to the Industries, Other Project & ULBS

Legal Category: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety
Rule ACT: Water Pollution Act - Punjab
Update Type: Memorandum
Notification Date: 15, Sep, 2023
Notification No: NOSEE(HQ-2)/F.no.208/2023/325
Description: The Punjab Pollution Control Board has issued Procedure for Imposing Environmental Compensation (EC) to the Industries, Other Project & ULBS. This procedure is in the Supersession of Board's office memorandum no. SEE(HQ-2)/ 2021/OM no. 517 dated 01.10.2021 and will come into force with immediate effect.

Procedure for Imposing Environmental Compensation (EC) to the Industries, Other Project & ULBS

Legal Category: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety
Rule ACT: Air Pollution Act - Punjab
Update Type: Memorandum
Notification Date: 15, Sep, 2023
Notification No: NOSEE(HQ-2)/F.no.208/2023/325
Description: The Punjab Pollution Control Board has issued Procedure for Imposing Environmental Compensation (EC) to the Industries, Other Project & ULBS. This procedure is in the Supersession of Board's office memorandum no. SEE(HQ-2)/ 2021/OM no. 517 dated 01.10.2021 and will come into force with immediate effect.

Draft Merchant Shipping Notice relating to Implementation of Amendments to MARPOL Annex IV and Clarifications on the interpretation of MARPOL Annex IV

Legal Category: Industry Specific
Rule ACT: Merchant Shipping Act - Central
Update Type: Draft
Notification Date: 21, Sep, 2023
Notification No: 13-20011/5/2020-ENGG - DGS (C.N. 4076)
Description: Directorate General of Shipping has issued Draft Merchant Shipping Notice relating to Implementation of Amendments to MARPOL Annex IV and Clarifications on the interpretation of MARPOL Annex IV for the following Purpose:
1. India ratified MARPOL Annex IV on 11 June 2003 and it entered into force on 27 September 2003.
2. Merchant Shipping Rules (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships) were notified on 7 January 2010.
3. This Notice provides guidance and instructions on the application of Annex IV of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973, as amended by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL Annex IV) to Indian ships.
4. The implementation of MARPOL Annex IV on Indian Flag Ships are as below:
i. Ships Certified as Per Merchant Shipping Act 1958.
ii. Ships Registered under Notification for Construction, Survey, Certification and Operation of Indian River Sea Vessels Type 1, 2,3& 4 issued vide DGS Order 18 of 2013: To be certified as per the Notification and comply with Paragraph 11.8 of Annex 11 of this Notification.
iii. Ships Registered under Notification for Construction, Survey, Certification and Operation of Indian Coastal Vessel:To be certified as per the Notification and comply with Paragraph 10.9 of Annex 10 of this Notification.
iv. Un-propelled ships.

User Manual for Empowering Women and Transgender Entrepreneurs in Food Business through Faster Processing of License or Registration Applications

Legal Category: Industry Specific
Rule ACT: FSSA (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulation - Central
Update Type: User Manual
Notification Date: 21, Sep, 2023
Notification No: 15(31)2020/FoSCOS/RCD/FSSAIpt1-Part(1)
Description: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has release User Manual for Empowering Women and Transgender Entrepreneurs in Food Business through Faster Processing of License/Registration Applications with the aim of bridging the Gender Gap and fostering equal opportunities by facilitating the participation of the women & transgender entrepreneurs in food business sector, with the approval of Food Authority, the FSSAI has created a provision in the online Food Safety Compliance System (FOSCOS) portal to identify the persons of 'Special Category' for faster processing of license/registration applications.

CBIC Determines Exchange Rate of Conversion of Foreign Currency

Legal Category: Exim
Rule ACT: Customs Act
Update Type: Notification
Notification Date: 21, Sep, 2023
Notification No: 68/2023 - Customs (N.T.)
Description: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has determined the new exchange rate of conversion of foreign currency into Indian currency or vice versa which shall be effective from September 22, 2023.

SEBI's 202nd Board Meeting

Legal Category: SEBI
Rule ACT: SEBI Act
Update Type: Press Release
Notification Date: 21, Sep, 2023
Notification No: PR No. 21/2023
Description: The Securities and Exchange Board of India has approved following in its 202nd Board Meeting:
1. Flexibility in the framework for Large Corporates (LCs) for meeting incremental financing needs through issuance of debt securities
2. Streamlining the Framework for credit of unclaimed amounts of investors in listed entities other than companies, REITS and InvITs to the Investor Protection and Education Fund (IPEF) and process of refund from the IPEF
3. SEBI extends timeline for compliance with enhanced qualification and experience requirements for Investment Advisers.

Payment of Bonus Guidelines for Durga Puja in West Bengal

Legal Category: HR and Labour
Rule ACT: Factories Act- West Bengal
Update Type: Notice
Notification Date: 15, Sep, 2023
Notification No: No. Labr/853/(LC-IR)/22013/56/2019
Description: The Labour Department of West Bengal has issued a notice with respect to abide by the specified guidelines while settling the legitimate dues of workers in respect of payment of bonus for Durga Puja, 2023 to maintain industrial peace and harmony wherein all payments of bonus shall be completed by October 6th, 2023 i.e. before the commencement of Durga Puja.

Payment of Bonus Guidelines for Durga Puja in West Bengal

Legal Category: HR and Labour
Rule ACT: Shops and Establishments Act - West Bengal
Update Type: Notice
Notification Date: 15, Sep, 2023
Notification No: No. Labr/853/(LC-IR)/22013/56/2019
Description: The Labour Department of West Bengal has issued a notice with respect to abide by the specified guidelines while settling the legitimate dues of workers in respect of payment of bonus for Durga Puja, 2023 to maintain industrial peace and harmony wherein all payments of bonus shall be completed by October 6th, 2023 i.e. before the commencement of Durga Puja.

Online Services under Ease of Doing Business for Village Panchayats in Goa

Legal Category: Local Laws
Rule ACT: Panchayat Act - Goa
Update Type: Order
Notification Date: 21, Sep, 2023
Notification No: 10/6/DP-IT/INFOGRAM/2018/6579
Description: The Department of Panchayati Raj & Community Development has issued an order with respect to online service under Ease of Doing Business for Village Panchayats in the State of Goa with effect from October 3rd, 2023 wherein the following online services will be made availbale, namely:
1. Application for Trade License and signboards/advertisement permission
2. Applicatiom for Construction License (including redirection to Goa Online Portal)
3. Application for Occupancy Certificate (including redirection to Goa Online Portal)
4. Birth Digital Certificate download (per copy)
5. Death Degital Certificate download (per copy)
6. Issuance of NOC for water connection
7. Issuance of NOC for electricity connection
8. Issuance of Income Certificate
9. Issuance of Residence Certificate.

All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers for August, 2023

Legal Category: HR and Labour
Rule ACT: Minimum Wages Act - Central
Update Type: Press Release
Notification Date: 21, Sep, 2023
Notification No: Release ID: 1959257
Description: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued All-India Consumer Price Index (CPI) Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers for the month of August, 2023, wherein CPI has increased by 9 and 8 points to stand at 1224 (One thousand two hundred and twenty four) and 1234 (One thousand two hundred and thirty four) points respectively.

Master Direction - RBI (Prudential Regulations and Resource Raising Norms for All India Financial Institutions) Directions, 2023

Legal Category: Finance
Rule ACT: RBI Act
Update Type: Master Direction
Notification Date: 21, Sep, 2023
Notification No: RBI/DoR/2023-24/105 DoR.FIN.REC.40/01.02.000/2023-24
Description: The Reserve Bank of India has formulated Master Direction - RBI (Prudential Regulations and Resource Raising Norms for All India Financial Institutions) Directions, 2023 which shall be applicable from April 1, 2024.

Draft Master Direction on Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters

Legal Category: Finance
Rule ACT: RBI Act
Update Type: Press Release
Notification Date: 21, Sep, 2023
Notification No: Press Release: 2023-2024/957
Description: The Reserve Bank of India has invited comments or feedbacks from Regulated Entities and other stakeholders by October 31, 2023 on Draft Master Direction – Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters.

Pre-Consultation Paper on Inputs for Formulation of National Broadcasting Policy

Legal Category: IT and Data Protection
Rule ACT: TRAI Act
Update Type: Press Release
Notification Date: 21, Sep, 2023
Notification No: 90/2023
Description: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has release Pre-Consultation Paper on Inputs for Formulation of National Broadcasting Policy to identify the vision of a functional, vibrant and resilient broadcasting sector which can project India's diverse culture and rich heritage and help India's transition to a digital and empowered economy. In the light of the potentialities and intersection with national goals, a National Broadcasting Policy stipulating the vision, mission, strategies and the action points could set the tone for a planned development and growth of the Broadcasting sector in the country in the era of new and emerging technologies.

Recommendations on Issues related to Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting

Legal Category: IT and Data Protection
Rule ACT: TRAI Act
Update Type: Press Release
Notification Date: 21, Sep, 2023
Notification No: 89/2023
Description: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has release Recommendations on Issues related to Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting to transmit movie audio to the audience within a drive-in theater setting, low power small range FM broadcasting is employed as one of the most efficient techniques. In addition to drive-in theaters, several other use cases of low power small range FM radio broadcasting which may cater to specific locations and reception areas can be identified. Examples include hospital radio services, amusement parks, business premises, closed communities such as residential complexes, small habitations, commentary for local events such as air shows and sports events.

Extension of timelines for obtaining MahaRERA Real Estate Agent Certificate of Competency

Legal Category: Industry Specific
Rule ACT: Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act - Maharashtra
Update Type: Order
Notification Date: 20, Sep, 2023
Notification No: MahaRERA/Secy/File No.27/1304/2023
Description: Maharashtra Real Estate Authority has issued order relating to Extension of timelines for obtaining MahaRERA Real Estate Agent Certificate of Competency at the time of
registration / renewal of registration of real estate agents. The following further directions are issued:
a. With effect from 07.11.2023, only those real estate agents who have a valid MahaRERA Real Estate Agent Certificate of Competency can apply for MahaRERA real estate agent registration / renewal of registration.
b. Existing registered real estate agents shall obtain MahaRERA Real Estate Agent Certificate of Competency before 01.01.2024 and upload the same at their respective web page failing which action as deemed fit shall be initiated by the Authority.
c. The mandate mentioned in Clause (a) and (b) above shall apply to the following Persons:
i. All individual real estate agents in case of individuals and authorized signatory (authorized for making application for MahaRERA real estate agent registration) in case of firms / companies / organizations (Other than Individuals).
ii. All employees / stafl / officers by whatever designation called working in firms / LLP / companies / organizations of real estate agents, who interact with homebuyers / allottees for effecting transactions in real estate projects.
d. With effect from 01..01.2024, promoters of real estate project shall ensure that the names and addresses of the real estate agents if any to be given in compliance of
Section 4 (2) h) of the Act shall be of only such real estate agents who have MahaRERA Real Estate Agent Certificate of Competency.
e. The dates mentioned in the directions issued under MahaRERA Order No. 41/2023 dated 10.01.2023 shall be considered as substituted by the dates prescribed under this MahaRERA Order.

Revised FAQs on Quality Control Orders on Footwear Products

Legal Category: Industry Specific
Rule ACT: Bureau of Indian Standards - Central
Update Type: Others
Notification Date: 21, Sep, 2023
Notification No: NA(Revised FAQs on Quality Control Orders on Footwear Products)
Description: Bureau of Indian Standards has issued Revised FAQs on Quality Control Orders on Footwear Products.

Data Quality Index for Commercial and Microfinance Segments by Credit Information Companies

Legal Category: Finance
Rule ACT: Master Direction - Core Investment Companies (Reserve Bank) Directions
Update Type: Notification
Notification Date: 20, Sep, 2023
Notification No: RBI/2023-24/62 DoR.FIN.REC.39/20.16.056/2023-24
Description: The Reserve Bank of India has advised Credit Information Companies (CICs) to shall prepare Data Quality Indexs for Commercial and Microfinance segments to all Credit Institutions latest by March 31, 2024.

Redressal of Investor Grievances through the SEBI Complaint Redressal(SCORES)Platform

Legal Category: SEBI
Rule ACT: SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations
Update Type: Circular
Notification Date: 20, Sep, 2023
Notification No: SEBI/HO/OIAE/IGRD/CIR/P/2023/156
Description: The Securities and Exchange Board of India has revised framework for handling of complaints received through SCORES platform for Entities and for monitoring the complaints by designated bodies shall come into force with effect from December 04, 2023.

Redressal of Investor Grievances through the SEBI Complaint Redressal(SCORES)Platform

Legal Category: SEBI
Rule ACT: SEBI (Debenture Trustees) Regulations
Update Type: Circular
Notification Date: 20, Sep, 2023
Notification No: SEBI/HO/OIAE/IGRD/CIR/P/2023/156
Description: The Securities and Exchange Board of India has revised framework for handling of complaints received through SCORES platform for Entities and for monitoring the complaints by designated bodies shall come into force with effect from December 04, 2023.

Redressal of Investor Grievances through the SEBI Complaint Redressal(SCORES)Platform

Legal Category: SEBI
Rule ACT: SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations
Update Type: Circular
Notification Date: 20, Sep, 2023
Notification No: SEBI/HO/OIAE/IGRD/CIR/P/2023/156
Description: The Securities and Exchange Board of India has revised framework for handling of complaints received through SCORES platform for Entities and for monitoring the complaints by designated bodies shall come into force with effect from December 04, 2023.

Redressal of Investor Grievances through the SEBI Complaint Redressal(SCORES)Platform

Legal Category: SEBI
Rule ACT: SEBI (Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer Agents) Regulations
Update Type: Circular
Notification Date: 20, Sep, 2023
Notification No: SEBI/HO/OIAE/IGRD/CIR/P/2023/156
Description: The Securities and Exchange Board of India has revised framework for handling of complaints received through SCORES platform for Entities and for monitoring the complaints by designated bodies shall come into force with effect from December 04, 2023.

Redressal of Investor Grievances through the SEBI Complaint Redressal(SCORES)Platform

Legal Category: SEBI
Rule ACT: SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations
Update Type: Circular
Notification Date: 20, Sep, 2023
Notification No: SEBI/HO/OIAE/IGRD/CIR/P/2023/156
Description: The Securities and Exchange Board of India has revised framework for handling of complaints received through SCORES platform for Entities and for monitoring the complaints by designated bodies shall come into force with effect from December 04, 2023.

Redressal of Investor Grievances through the SEBI Complaint Redressal(SCORES)Platform

Legal Category: SEBI
Rule ACT: Securities Contracts (Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporations) Regulations
Update Type: Circular
Notification Date: 20, Sep, 2023
Notification No: SEBI/HO/OIAE/IGRD/CIR/P/2023/156
Description: The Securities and Exchange Board of India has revised framework for handling of complaints received through SCORES platform for Entities and for monitoring the complaints by designated bodies shall come into force with effect from December 04, 2023.

SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2023

Legal Category: SEBI
Rule ACT: SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations
Update Type: Amendment
Notification Date: 19, Sep, 2023
Notification No: No. SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2023/151
Description: The Securities and Exchange Board of India has amended Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 to insert regulation related to Listing of subsequent issuances of non-convertible debt securities.

Redressal of Investor Grievances through the SEBI Complaint Redressal(SCORES)Platform

Legal Category: SEBI
Rule ACT: SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations
Update Type: Circular
Notification Date: 20, Sep, 2023
Notification No: SEBI/HO/OIAE/IGRD/CIR/P/2023/156
Description: The Securities and Exchange Board of India has revised framework for handling of complaints received through SCORES platform for Entities and for monitoring the complaints by designated bodies shall come into force with effect from December 04, 2023.

EPFO Releases Payroll Data for July, 2023

Legal Category: HR and Labour
Rule ACT: EPF Act
Update Type: Press Release
Notification Date: 20, Sep, 2023
Notification No: Release ID: 1959099
Description: The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has issued a Press Release with respect to the EPFO Payroll Data for the month of July. EPFO is a social security organization responsible for providing a number of benefits to the members covered under the statute of EPF & MP Act, 1952 and provides provident fund, pension benefits to the members.

ESIC Releases Payroll Data for July 2023

Legal Category: HR and Labour
Rule ACT: ESI Act
Update Type: Press Release
Notification Date: 20, Sep, 2023
Notification No: Release ID: 1958997
Description: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a Press Release with respect to enrollment of 19.88 lakh new workers under ESI Scheme in the month of July, 2023 wherein the following additions have occurred:
1. 9.40 Lakh young employees up to the age group of 25 years constitute new registrations
2. Around 27,870 new establishments registered under ESI Scheme in the month of July, 2023
3. Benefits of ESI Scheme extended to 52 transgender employees in July, 2023.

Submission of VAPT Report or Action Taken Report (ATR) or Compliance Report-NSE

Legal Category: SEBI
Rule ACT: SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations
Update Type: Circular
Notification Date: 20, Sep, 2023
Notification No: Circular Ref. No: 78/2023
Description: The National Stock Exchange of India has directed the members to submit VAPT Compliance Report/ Action Taken Report (ATR) for FY 2023-24, as per format specified in by March 31, 2024, through member portal.

De-Listing of Agencies Authorized to Issue Certificates of Origin- (Non Preferential)

Legal Category: Exim
Rule ACT: Foreign Trade Policy, 2023
Update Type: Notice
Notification Date: 20, Sep, 2023
Notification No: Public Notice No. 31/ 2023
Description: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has de-listed 29 chambers/ agencies who failed to comply to the repeated directions to onboard on the e-CoO platform of DGFT for electronic issuance of Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential), under Appendix 2E of Foreign Trade Policy, 2023.

Data Quality Index for Commercial and Microfinance Segments by Credit Information Companies

Legal Category: Finance
Rule ACT: Banking Regulation Act
Update Type: Notification
Notification Date: 20, Sep, 2023
Notification No: RBI/2023-24/62 DoR.FIN.REC.39/20.16.056/2023-24
Description: The Reserve Bank of India has advised Credit Information Companies (CICs) to shall prepare Data Quality Indexs for Commercial and Microfinance segments to all Credit Institutions latest by March 31, 2024.

Data Quality Index for Commercial and Microfinance Segments by Credit Information Companies

Legal Category: Finance
Rule ACT: Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company – Housing Finance Company
Update Type: Notification
Notification Date: 20, Sep, 2023
Notification No: RBI/2023-24/62 DoR.FIN.REC.39/20.16.056/2023-24
Description: The Reserve Bank of India has advised Credit Information Companies (CICs) to shall prepare Data Quality Indexs for Commercial and Microfinance segments to all Credit Institutions latest by March 31, 2024.

Data Quality Index for Commercial and Microfinance Segments by Credit Information Companies

Legal Category: Finance
Rule ACT: Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company-Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company
Update Type: Notification
Notification Date: 20, Sep, 2023
Notification No: RBI/2023-24/62 DoR.FIN.REC.39/20.16.056/2023-24
Description: The Reserve Bank of India has advised Credit Information Companies (CICs) to shall prepare Data Quality Indexs for Commercial and Microfinance segments to all Credit Institutions latest by March 31, 2024.

Data Quality Index for Commercial and Microfinance Segments by Credit Information Companies

Legal Category: Finance
Rule ACT: Master Direction - Non-Banking Financial Company-Non-Systemically Important Non-Deposit Taking Company
Update Type: Notification
Notification Date: 20, Sep, 2023
Notification No: RBI/2023-24/62 DoR.FIN.REC.39/20.16.056/2023-24
Description: The Reserve Bank of India has advised Credit Information Companies (CICs) to shall prepare Data Quality Indexs for Commercial and Microfinance segments to all Credit Institutions latest by March 31, 2024.

Notice for Inviting Suggestion and Objection for Remuneration and Charges Payable to Stage Agency for Discharge of its Functions under RPPO Regulation, 2022

Legal Category: Industry Specific
Rule ACT: Electricity Act - Tamil Nadu
Update Type: Notice
Notification Date: 19, Sep, 2023
Notification No: NA(Notice for Inviting Suggestion and Objection for Remuneration and Charges Payable to Stage Agency for Discharge of its Functions under RPPO Regulation, 2022)
Description: Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued Notice for Inviting Suggestion and Objection for Remuneration and Charges Payable to Stage Agency for Discharge of its Functions under RPPO Regulation, 2022 at the following rates:
a. Every RPPO Obligated Entity shall pay the 'One Time Charge' at the rate of Rs. 30,000/-
b. Every RPPO Obligated Entity shall pay an 'Annual Charge' at the rate of Rs. 10,000/- by 30th April of every year
c. The taxes and duties on fee and charges shall be applicable as per prevailing norms
d. In case the obligated entity does not pay any charges for any specific year to the state agency for discharging its functions under RPPO regulation, the status of the RPPO compliance of that entity shall not be computed. Further, its RPPO compliance will be treated as unfulfilled for that specific year and the same will be informed to Hon'ble TSERC for imposing suitable penalty for not paying the RPPO one time and annual charges.
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