MY REGULATORY UPDATES

Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023

Legal Category: Intellectual Property Rights

Rule ACT: Trade Marks Act

Update Type: Notification

Notification Date: 26, Jul, 2024

Notification No: S.O 2972(E)

Description: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a notification, wherein it is provided that Serial Number 18, 30, 31 and the entries relating thereto in the Schedule of Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 which is related to the Patents Act, 1970 (39 of 1970), the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999) and the Geographical Indications of
Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 (48 of 1999) respectively shall come into force from August 1st, 2024.

Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023

Legal Category: Intellectual Property Rights

Rule ACT: Patents Act - Central

Update Type: Notification

Notification Date: 26, Jul, 2024

Notification No: S.O 2972(E)

Description: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a notification, wherein it is provided that Serial Number 18, 30, 31 and the entries relating thereto in the Schedule of Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 which is related to the Patents Act, 1970 (39 of 1970), the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (47 of 1999) and the Geographical Indications of
Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 (48 of 1999) respectively shall come into force from August 1st, 2024.

DFC (Draft For Comments) of Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR) for Operating System (OS)

Legal Category: IT and Data Protection

Rule ACT: TRAI Act

Update Type: Circular

Notification Date: 26, Jul, 2024

Notification No: NA(DFC (DFC (Draft For Comments) of Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR) for Operating System (OS))

Description: The Department of Telecommunication has issued a circular for DFC (Draft For Comments) of Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR) for Operating System (OS) wherein, this document is to present comprehensive, country-specific security requirements for the operating system in telecom equipment. Stakeholders are hereby requested to send their suggestions/comments/inputs on or before August 14th, 2024.

DFC (Draft For Comments) of Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR) for embedded UICC (eUICC)

Legal Category: IT and Data Protection

Rule ACT: TRAI Act

Update Type: Notification

Notification Date: 26, Jul, 2024

Notification No: NA(DFC (Draft For Comments) of Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR) for embedded UICC (eUICC))

Description: The Department of Telecommunication has issued a circular for DFC (Draft For Comments) of Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR) for embedded UICC (eUICC), wherein this document is to present comprehensive, country-specific security requirements for the operating system in telecom equipment. Stakeholders are hereby requested send their suggestions/comments/inputs to the following on or before August 14th, 2024.

Vehicle Scrapping Policy

Legal Category: Industry Specific

Rule ACT: Motor Vehicles Act - Central

Update Type: Press Release

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: Release ID: 2036674

Description: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways hereby notifies Vehicle Scrapping Policy under Motor vehicle Act that includes a system of incentives/disincentives for creation of an ecosystem to phase out older, unfit polluting vehicles.

Sanction of Unified Portal Project of DoT

Legal Category: IT and Data Protection

Rule ACT: TRAI Act

Update Type: Memorandum

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: 8-150/2023-IT-II

Description: The Ministry of Communication, Department of Telecommunication has issued a memorandum for implementation of Unified Portal project by eTT Centre, C-DOT at a cost of Rs 129.86 crore plus taxes for 5 years.

Plastic Waste Management Rules Under Swachh Bharat Mission 2

Legal Category: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety

Rule ACT: Plastic Waste Management Rules - Central

Update Type: Press Release

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: Release ID: 2037061

Description: Ministry of Environment & Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has notified Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021, on August 12th, 2021 which prohibits identified single use plastic items, which have low utility and high littering potential with effect from July 1st, 2022 which also lays special emphasis on reduction of plastic waste generation and compliance of Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules.

Compulsory Ban on Polythene Bags

Legal Category: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety

Rule ACT: Plastic Waste Management Rules - Central

Update Type: Press Release

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: Release ID: 2036730

Description: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021, on August 12, 2021, prohibiting identified single use plastic items, which have low utility and high littering potential, with effect from July 1st, 2022.

Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework for Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)

Legal Category: Finance

Rule ACT: Banking Regulation Act

Update Type: Notification

Notification Date: 26, Jul, 2024

Notification No: RBI/2024-25/55 DOS.CO.PPG.SEC.No.8/11.01.005/2024-25

Description: The Reserve Bank of India has replaced the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF) with the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework, applicable to all UCBs except those under All Inclusive Directions. Tier 1 UCBs will be subject to enhanced monitoring, provisions of the PCA Framework, which will be effective from April 1, 2025 and instructions contained in this circular shall supersede all earlier instructions issued on SAF.

Public Comments on Draft IFSCA (Listing) Regulations, 2024

Legal Category: Finance

Rule ACT: IFSCA Act

Update Type: Draft

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: NA (Public Comments on Draft IFSCA (Listing) Regulations, 2024)

Description: The International Financial Services Centres Authority has realesed the comments and suggestions recived from the public on the draft IFSCA (Listing) Regulations, 2024, covering the following:
1. Eligibility criteria to make public offer
2. Offer for sale
3. Lead Manager
4. Filing of Offer Document, etc.

Credit Rating Agencies in the IFSC

Legal Category: Finance

Rule ACT: IFSCA Act

Update Type: Circular

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: IFSCA-PLNP/40/2024-Capital Markets

Description: The International Financial Services Centres Authority has directed Credit Rating Agencies (CRA) registered with SEBI, desirous of providing rating services in the IFSC, to apply for registration with IFSCA in accordance with the requirements provided under the IFSCA (Capital Market Intermediaries) Regulations, 2021 (“CMI Regulations”), as amended from time to time.

Scheme of Deposit for Acceptance of Mutual Fund Units as Collateral

Legal Category: SEBI

Rule ACT: SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulation

Update Type: Circular

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: NCCL/RISK-039/2024

Description: The National Commodity Clearing Limited has issued a circular to revise the list of eligible Mutual Fund Units as collateral towards Additional Base Capital (ABC) and the applicable haircuts as specified therein. Revised list of eligible Mutual Fund units and haircuts shall be applicable from beginning of trading day of August 01, 2024.

Steel Import Monitoring System 2.0 Portal

Legal Category: Industry Specific

Rule ACT: Domestically Manufactured Iron and Steel Products in Government Procurement - Central

Update Type: Press Release

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: Release ID: 2037003

Description: Ministry of Steel has Launched Steel Import Monitoring System 2.0 Portal which boasts a robust data entry system, ensuring consistent and authentic data, promotes transparency and accountability.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (Determination of Petroleum and Petroleum Products Pipeline Transportation Tariff) Regulations, 2024

Legal Category: Industry Specific

Rule ACT: Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Act - Central

Update Type: Regulations

Notification Date: 19, Jul, 2024

Notification No: PNGRB/COM/11-PPPL(1)/2024 (E- 5022)

Description: Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board has released Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (Determination of Petroleum and Petroleum Products Pipeline Transportation Tariff) Regulations, 2024 which supersedes Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (Determination of Petroleum and Petroleum Products Pipeline Transportation Tariff) Regulations, 2010 and shall come into force from August 1st, 2024.

New Projects To Promote Tourism

Legal Category: Industry Specific

Rule ACT: Guidelines for Recognition of Tourism Service Providers by the Ministry of Tourism - Central

Update Type: Press Release

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: Release ID: 2036825

Description: The Ministry of Tourism launched its flagship scheme of 'Swadesh Darshan' in 2014-15 to complement the efforts of respective State Governments/UT Administrations for developing tourism facilities across the Country and has sanctioned ₹5287.90 Crore for undertaking 76 projects and also issued guidelines for Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme under Swadesh Darshan 2.0.

Portal for Medical Value Travel (MVT)

Legal Category: Industry Specific

Rule ACT: Code of Conduct for Safe and Honourable Tourism - Central

Update Type: Press Release

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: Release ID: 2036816

Description: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched India’s official portal for Medical Value Travel (MVT) for those who want to avail medical treatment in India which helps streamline the information and patient journey of international medical travellers to India and it can be accessed by web-link https://healinindia.gov.in/.

Coal Ministry Extends Timeline for Self-evaluation

Legal Category: Industry Specific

Rule ACT: Flexible Operation of Coal based Thermal Power Generating Units Regulations - Central

Update Type: Press Release

Notification Date: 24, Jul, 2024

Notification No: Release ID: 2036511

Description: Ministry of Coal has decided to extend the deadline up to July 31st 2024 for submission of self-evaluation for star rating of Coal and Lignite mines for F.Y. 2023-24 in order to ensure maximum participation and provide an opportunity for more mines to register and complete the self-evaluation process.

Maritime Safety and Security

Legal Category: Industry Specific

Rule ACT: Major Port Authorities Act - Central

Update Type: Press Release

Notification Date: 26, Jul, 2024

Notification No: Release ID: 2037413

Description: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways hereby releases a notification regarding new initiatives or technologies which are to be introduced for safety and security in Major ports namely as:
1. Provision of Safety Convention SOLAS (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) and ISPS Code having entered into force under SOLAS Chapter XI-2
2. To modernize the current access control system including use of Radio Frequency Identification System and Biometric system.

Relaxation of Restrictions Imposed by the Tobacco Board Act, 1975

Legal Category: Industry Specific

Rule ACT: Tobacco Boards Act - Central

Update Type: Notification

Notification Date: 24, Jul, 2024

Notification No: S.O. 2957(E)

Description: Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a notification regarding the relaxation of the restrictions imposed by the Tobacco Board Act, 1975 and whereas the Central Government considers it necessary in the public interest to dispose of the excess flue cured virginia tobacco of registered growers at the authorised auction platforms of the Tobacco Board in the State of Andhra Pradesh.

Allow to Purchase Virginia tobacco at Auction Platforms in Andhra Pradesh

Legal Category: Industry Specific

Rule ACT: Tobacco Boards Act - Central

Update Type: Notification

Notification Date: 24, Jul, 2024

Notification No: S.O. 2956(E)

Description: Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a notification where the Central Government authorises Tobacco Board to allow the registered traders and dealers of the Tobacco Board to purchase at their auction platforms in the State of Andhra Pradesh for the auctions during Crop Season 2023-2024, the excess flue cured virginia tobacco produced by registered growers in the State of Andhra Pradesh on the payment of normal applicable service charge only.

Advisory for Form GSTR-1A

Legal Category: Taxation

Rule ACT: GST Act - Central

Update Type: Advisory

Notification Date: 26, Jul, 2024

Notification No: NA (Advisory for Form GSTR-1A)

Description: The Goods and Services Network has issued advisory for form GSTR-1A (an optional form facility) with respect to features and filing procedure of such formats specified therein. Form GSTR-1A shall be available to all the taxpayer from August 2024, through which details furnished in FORM GSTR-01 for the month of July 24 can be amended.

Document for Final Registration of New Boilers – Steam Test

Legal Category: Industry Specific

Rule ACT: Indian Boilers Act- Tamil Nadu

Update Type: Notification

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: NA(Document for Final Registration of New Boilers – Steam Test)

Description: Directorate of Boilers hereby releases a procedure regarding Final Registration of New Boilers – Steam Test on Single Window Portal which is https://tnswp.com.

Subsidy To Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Under Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Scheme

Legal Category: Industry Specific

Rule ACT: Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles Guidelines and Standards - Central

Update Type: Press Release

Notification Date: 26, Jul, 2024

Notification No: Release ID: 2037473

Description: Ministry of Heavy Industries hereby releases a notification regarding incentive/concession for consumers (buyers/end users) in the form of an upfront reduction in purchase price of hybrid and electric vehicles to enable wider adoption, which is reimbursed to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (Electric Vehicle manufacturers) by Government of India.

Procedure for Medical Examination of Aircraft Personnel for Alcohol Consumption

Legal Category: Industry Specific

Rule ACT: Aircraft Rules - Central

Update Type: Notification

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: AV 15011/21/2010-AS(26 July 2024)

Description: The Director General of Civil Aviation hereby releases a notification regarding procedure for medical examination of aircraft personnel for
alcohol consumption which shall be applicable to Indian operators engaged in scheduled air transport services for carriage of passengers, mail or cargo and Indian Non-scheduled/ private category operators/ flying training institutes, etc.

Procedure for Breath-Analyzer Examination

Legal Category: Industry Specific

Rule ACT: Aircraft Rules - Central

Update Type: Notification

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2025

Notification No: DGCA.15032 (02)/1/2019-DAS (July 26 2024)

Description: The Director General of Civil Aviation hereby releases a notification regarding procedure for breath-analyzer examination for consumption of alcohol, of the personnel engaged in safety sensitive functions pertaining to airside operations and also lays down the provisions for enforcement action for violation.

Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019

Legal Category: Local Laws

Rule ACT: Municipal Corporation Act - Thoothukudi

Update Type: Amendment

Notification Date: 22, Jul, 2024

Notification No: SRO A-14(c-1) /2024

Description: The Housing and Urban Development Department has issued a notification with respect to amendments to the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019 to further amend Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019 wherein, the following Rules shall be inserted:
1. In Rule 2, after sub-rule (105), the specified sub-rules shall be inserted
2. In Rule 6, after sub-rule (1), the specified sub-rule shall be inserted.

Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019

Legal Category: Local Laws

Rule ACT: Municipal Corporation Act - Krishnagiri

Update Type: Amendment

Notification Date: 22, Jul, 2024

Notification No: SRO A-14(c-1) /2024

Description: The Housing and Urban Development Department has issued a notification with respect to amendments to the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019 to further amend Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019 wherein, the following Rules shall be inserted:
1. In Rule 2, after sub-rule (105), the specified sub-rules shall be inserted
2. In Rule 6, after sub-rule (1), the specified sub-rule shall be inserted.

Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019

Legal Category: Local Laws

Rule ACT: Municipal Corporation Act- Coimbatore City

Update Type: Amendment

Notification Date: 22, Jul, 2024

Notification No: SRO A-14(c-1) /2024

Description: The Housing and Urban Development Department has issued a notification with respect to amendments to the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019 to further amend Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019 wherein, the following Rules shall be inserted:
1. In Rule 2, after sub-rule (105), the specified sub-rules shall be inserted
2. In Rule 6, after sub-rule (1), the specified sub-rule shall be inserted.

Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019

Legal Category: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety

Rule ACT: Combined Development and Building Rules - Tamil Nadu

Update Type: Amendment

Notification Date: 22, Jul, 2024

Notification No: SRO A-14(c-1) /2024

Description: The Housing and Urban Development Department has issued a notification with respect to amendments to the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019 to further amend Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019 wherein, the following Rules shall be inserted:
1. In Rule 2, after sub-rule (105), the specified sub-rules shall be inserted
2. In Rule 6, after sub-rule (1), the specified sub-rule shall be inserted.

Strategies to Reduce Air Pollution

Legal Category: Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety

Rule ACT: Air Pollution Act - Central

Update Type: Notification

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: NA(Strategies to Reduce Air Pollution)

Description: Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change hereby releases a notification regarding Strategies to reduce air pollution by improving the quality of Air Under NCAP, it has been envisaged to achieve targets of 20 to 30% reduction in Particulate Matter (PM) concentrations by 2024 in 131 cities of 24 States/UTs with respect to base year 2017.

Amendments in Chapter 5 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023

Legal Category: Exim

Rule ACT: Foreign Trade Policy, 2023

Update Type: Notice

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: 15/2024-25 (Amendments in Chapter 5 of the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023)

Description: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has amended certain provisions of Chapter 5 related to Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme to reduce 'Compliance Burden' and enhance 'Ease of doing Business'.

Consultation on Draft Circular - Amendment to Para 15 of Master Circular for Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs)

Legal Category: SEBI

Rule ACT: SEBI (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations

Update Type: Consultation Paper

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: NA (Consultation on Draft Circular - Amendment to Para 15 of Master Circular for Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs))

Description: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a consultation paper, proposing amendments to Para 15 of Master Circular for Credit Rating Agencies, pertaining to post default curing period. Public comments are invited on the draft circular annexed to this consultation paper, which should be submitted latest by August 15, 2024.

New Status and Sub-Status for DEMAT Accounts

Legal Category: SEBI

Rule ACT: SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations

Update Type: Circular

Notification Date: 24, Jul, 2024

Notification No: CDSL/OPS/DP/SYSTM/2024/411

Description: The Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) has advised that DPs can now open new demat accounts with newly added sub-status codes for the aforesaid type
of clients. The sub type for existing demat accounts needs to be reviewed and updated with the proper sub type.

Submission of Group or Associate details by Clearing Members

Legal Category: SEBI

Rule ACT: SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations

Update Type: Circular

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: MCXCCL/COMP/182/2024

Description: The Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing Corporation Limited (MCXCCL) has advised members to ensure that:
1. complete list of groups and associate entities and the Security or Debt Instrument listed on Stock Exchange by the member are submitted to the Clearing Corporation
2. no submission of any collateral including FDs, BGs, equity, or debt securities issued by themselves or their group or associate entities to the Clearing Corporation
3. abide by the restrictions imposed vide SEBI circular no SEBI/HO/MRD/MRD-PoD-3/P/CIR/2024/65 dated May 29, 2024 with respect to acceptance of collaterals as specified under the head prudential norms for exposure of CCs
4. Any change in Clearing Members group or Associate Entities (including ISIN, Symbol etc.) pursuant to the initial submission, shall be informed to the Clearing Corporations within 7 working days of the occurrence of the change.

Date of Establishment and Withdrawal of Indian Standards

Legal Category: Industry Specific

Rule ACT: Bureau of Indian Standards - Central

Update Type: Notification

Notification Date: 15, Jul, 2024

Notification No: HQ-PUB012/1/2020-PUB-BIS (959)

Description: The Bureau of Indian Standards has issued a notification regarding the Date of Establishment and Withdrawal of certain Indian Standards which is July 11th, 2024 and the Date of Withdrawal of applicable of Indian Standards is October 11th, 2024 for Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Wastewater etc.

Bank Finance against Shares and Debentures

Legal Category: Finance

Rule ACT: Banking Regulation Act

Update Type: Notification

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: RBI/2024-25/54 DOR.CRE.REC.29/07.10.002/2024-25

Description: The Reserve Bank of India has issued a press release wherein, Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) it is advised that the aggregate of their all loans against the security of shares and debentures should be within the overall ceiling of 20 per cent which shall be linked to Tier I capital of the bank as on March 31st, of the previous financial year, as defined in Master Circular - Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) dated April 1st, 2024. Further, it shall be effective from January 01st, 2025.

Small Value Loans – Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)

Legal Category: Finance

Rule ACT: Banking Regulation Act

Update Type: Notification

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: RBI/2024-25/53 DOR.CRE.REC.28/07.10.002/2024-25

Description: The Reserve Bank of India has issued a notification wherein Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) required to have aggregate loans and advances comprising of Small Value Loan atleast 40 per cent by March 31st, 2025 and 50 per cent by March 31st, 2026.

Registration of Consumer Organisations (Amendment) Regulations, 2024

Legal Category: IT and Data Protection

Rule ACT: TRAI Act

Update Type: Amendment

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: RG-10/2/(1)/2023 [E-10742]

Description: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued a press release for Registration of Consumer Organisations (Amendment) Regulations, 2024, wherein it is amending Registration of Consumer Organisations Regulations, 2013. In order to best utilize the exposure of the consumer organizations having presence in multiple states/UTs and their understanding of the different segments of the society, the Authority felt a need to widen the scope of the regulations. Further the said regulation shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

Telecommunications (Commercial Radio Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency to Operate Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Rules, 2024

Legal Category: IT and Data Protection

Rule ACT: Telecommunications Act - Central

Update Type: Notification

Notification Date: 24, Jul, 2024

Notification No: G.S.R. 446(E)

Description: The Ministry of Communication, Department of Telecommunication has issued a notification for Telecommunications (Commercial Radio Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency to Operate Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Rules, 2024, wherein it is provided that person shall operate GMDSS in accordance with the terms and conditions of a GMDSS Certificate granted under said rules. The said draft rules shall be taken into consideration after the expiry of a period of thirty (30) days from the date on which copies of this notification as published in the Official Gazette, are made available to the public.

Telecommunications (Commercial Radio Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency to Operate Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Rules, 2024

Legal Category: IT and Data Protection

Rule ACT: Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act - Central

Update Type: Notification

Notification Date: 24, Jul, 2024

Notification No: G.S.R. 446(E)

Description: The Ministry of Communication, Department of Telecommunication has issued a notification for Telecommunications (Commercial Radio Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency to Operate Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Rules, 2024, wherein it is provided that person shall operate GMDSS in accordance with the terms and conditions of a GMDSS Certificate granted under said rules. The said draft rules shall be taken into consideration after the expiry of a period of thirty (30) days from the date on which copies of this notification as published in the Official Gazette, are made available to the public.

Telecommunications (Commercial Radio Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency to Operate Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Rules, 2024

Legal Category: IT and Data Protection

Rule ACT: Indian Telegraph Act - Central

Update Type: Notification

Notification Date: 24, Jul, 2024

Notification No: G.S.R. 446(E)

Description: The Ministry of Communication, Department of Telecommunication has issued a notification for Telecommunications (Commercial Radio Operator’s Certificate of Proficiency to Operate Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Rules, 2024, wherein it is provided that person shall operate GMDSS in accordance with the terms and conditions of a GMDSS Certificate granted under said rules. The said draft rules shall be taken into consideration after the expiry of a period of thirty (30) days from the date on which copies of this notification as published in the Official Gazette, are made available to the public.

Telecommunications (Amateur Station Operator) Rules, 2024

Legal Category: IT and Data Protection

Rule ACT: Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act - Central

Update Type: Notification

Notification Date: 24, Jul, 2024

Notification No: G.S.R. 447(E)

Description: The Ministry of Communication, Department of Telecommunication has issued a notification with respect to Telecommunications (Amateur Station Operator) Rules, 2024, wherein it is provided that person shall install or operate an amateur station, in accordance with the terms and conditions mentioned in the said rules. The said draft rules shall be taken into consideration after the expiry of a period of thirty (30) days from the date on which copies of this notification as published in the Official Gazette, are made available to the public.

Telecommunications (Amateur Station Operator) Rules, 2024

Legal Category: IT and Data Protection

Rule ACT: Indian Telegraph Act - Central

Update Type: Notification

Notification Date: 24, Jul, 2024

Notification No: G.S.R. 447(E)

Description: The Ministry of Communication, Department of Telecommunication has issued a notification with respect to Telecommunications (Amateur Station Operator) Rules, 2024, wherein it is provided that person shall install or operate an amateur station, in accordance with the terms and conditions mentioned in the said rules. The said draft rules shall be taken into consideration after the expiry of a period of thirty (30) days from the date on which copies of this notification as published in the Official Gazette, are made available to the public.

Telecommunications (Amateur Station Operator) Rules, 2024

Legal Category: IT and Data Protection

Rule ACT: Telecommunications Act - Central

Update Type: Notification

Notification Date: 24, Jul, 2024

Notification No: G.S.R. 447(E)

Description: The Ministry of Communication, Department of Telecommunication has issued a notification with respect to Telecommunications (Amateur Station Operator) Rules, 2024, wherein it is provided that person shall install or operate an amateur station, in accordance with the terms and conditions mentioned in the said rules. The said draft rules shall be taken into consideration after the expiry of a period of thirty (30) days from the date on which copies of this notification as published in the Official Gazette, are made available to the public.

Welfare of Unorganized Sector Workers in the Country

Legal Category: Others

Rule ACT: Miscellaneous Updates

Update Type: Press Release

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: Release ID: 2036940

Description: The Press Information Bureau has issued a press release wherein under eShram portal to create National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW), over 29.51 crore unorganised sector workers have registered on self-declaration basis as on March 31st, 2024.

Steps Taken to Improve Working of ESI Scheme

Legal Category: HR and Labour

Rule ACT: ESI Act

Update Type: Press Release

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: Release ID: 2036938

Description: The Press Information Bureau has issued a press release wherein various steps are taken by ESIC to improve the working of the ESI scheme :
1. Rates of benefits have been enhanced for Permanent Disablement Benefit (PDB)/Dependents’ Benefits (DB) Beneficiaries.
2. Proposal for a new scheme has been approved to cater medical care (including SST) for superannuated beneficiaries who have contributed in ESIC but went out of coverage before superannuation.
3. Online module has been launched for updation/editing the particulars of Insured Persons (IPs) and their family details.
4. Aadhar based authentication of Insured Persons & their family members on voluntary basis has been adopted for providing social security benefits, including medical and cash benefits to beneficiaries.
5. For providing hassle-free services to Insured Persons (IPs)/Insured Women (IW), an online portal/facility has been started for submission of cash benefits claims under ESI scheme.
6. Relaxation in contributory conditions have been made for the Covid period starting from April 1st, 2020 to September 30th, 2020 by amending the Rule 55(1) & 56(1) of ESI (Central) Rules, 1950 in the year 2023 to remove the hardships faced by various insured persons in getting their maternity benefits/sickness benefits during the Covid period.

SAMADHAN Portal for Filing of Industrial Disputes

Legal Category: HR and Labour

Rule ACT: Equal Remuneration Act

Update Type: Press Release

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: Release ID: 2036933

Description: The Press Information Bureau has issued a press release with respect to launch of SAMADHAN Portal for facilitating filing of industrial disputes by the workmen, employers and trade unions under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 wherein, it also has facilities for filing of claim cases by workers under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 & the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The portal has user-friendly interface and has enhanced transparency and efficiency of grievance resolution for all stakeholders in the following manner:
1. Online Filing: The workmen / trade unions / management can file their disputes and claims by logging into the portal through computer, UMANG app round the clock and also by visiting nearest Common Services Centres.
2. Tracking: The workmen can track the status of its disputes/claims on the portal itself.
3. Transparency: All the notices and other such documents issued during the grievance redressal process are sent online through SMS and email.
4. Faster Disposal: online mechanism has helped in faster disposal of cases.
5. Monitoring: The portal also helps in increasing efficiency by providing tools for internal monitoring of grievances.

SAMADHAN Portal for Filing of Industrial Disputes

Legal Category: HR and Labour

Rule ACT: Maternity Benefit Act - Central

Update Type: Press Release

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: Release ID: 2036933

Description: The Press Information Bureau has issued a press release with respect to launch of SAMADHAN Portal for facilitating filing of industrial disputes by the workmen, employers and trade unions under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 wherein, it also has facilities for filing of claim cases by workers under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 & the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The portal has user-friendly interface and has enhanced transparency and efficiency of grievance resolution for all stakeholders in the following manner:
1. Online Filing: The workmen / trade unions / management can file their disputes and claims by logging into the portal through computer, UMANG app round the clock and also by visiting nearest Common Services Centres.
2. Tracking: The workmen can track the status of its disputes/claims on the portal itself.
3. Transparency: All the notices and other such documents issued during the grievance redressal process are sent online through SMS and email.
4. Faster Disposal: online mechanism has helped in faster disposal of cases.
5. Monitoring: The portal also helps in increasing efficiency by providing tools for internal monitoring of grievances.

SAMADHAN Portal for Filing of Industrial Disputes

Legal Category: HR and Labour

Rule ACT: Payment of Wages Act - Central

Update Type: Press Release

Notification Date: 25, Jul, 2024

Notification No: Release ID: 2036933

Description: The Press Information Bureau has issued a press release with respect to launch of SAMADHAN Portal for facilitating filing of industrial disputes by the workmen, employers and trade unions under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 wherein, it also has facilities for filing of claim cases by workers under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 & the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The portal has user-friendly interface and has enhanced transparency and efficiency of grievance resolution for all stakeholders in the following manner:
1. Online Filing: The workmen / trade unions / management can file their disputes and claims by logging into the portal through computer, UMANG app round the clock and also by visiting nearest Common Services Centres.
2. Tracking: The workmen can track the status of its disputes/claims on the portal itself.
3. Transparency: All the notices and other such documents issued during the grievance redressal process are sent online through SMS and email.
4. Faster Disposal: online mechanism has helped in faster disposal of cases.
5. Monitoring: The portal also helps in increasing efficiency by providing tools for internal monitoring of grievances.