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MoRTH revises the Requirements for Emission Standards of Bharat Stage VI Vehicles of all Categories vide CMV (First Amendment) Rules, 2024

Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 revised vide the Central Motor Vehicles (First Amendment) Rules, 2024 streamlining the provisions relating to vehicles of BS VI category.

Legislation Updates Notifications

Provisional Collection of Taxes Act, 2023

On 29-12-2023, the President has given an assent to Provisional Collection of Taxes Act, 2023 repealing the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act, 1931.

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Legislation Yearly Round-Up 2023| Quick Recap of All Important Legislations Relating to Central, State and Foreign

January Updates: Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Amendment Rules, 2023 The Central Government has notified Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Amendment Rules,

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Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023

On 29-12-2023, the President has given assent to the Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023. The Act repeals the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867.

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RBI notifies RBI (Government Securities Lending) Directions, 2023 enabling lending and borrowing of Government Securities

On 27-12-2023, the Reserve Bank of India (‘RBI’) notified the RBI (Government Securities Lending) Directions, 2023 applicable to all Government securities lending

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RBI notifies FEM (Manner of Receipt and Payment) Regulations, 2023 mandating permission from RBI for Trade outside India

On 21-12-2023, the Reserve Bank of India (‘RBI’) notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Manner of Receipt and Payment) Regulations, 2023 mandating permission

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Age of appointment of President, Judicial Member & Technical Member increased vide CGST (Second Amendment) Act, 2023

CGST (Second Amendment) Act, 2023 mandates 10 years of substantial experience in litigation for appointment of Judicial Member of GST Appellate Tribunal

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Govt introduces provision relating to power to frame and publish the list of touts vide Advocates (Amendment) Act, 2023

On 8-12-2023, the Ministry of Law and Justice notified the Advocates (Amendment) Act, 2023 to amend the Advocates Act, 1961. Key Points:

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CCPA notifies Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023 to prevent unfair trade practice

On 30-11-2023, the Central Consumer Protection Authority notified the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023. The provisions came into

Bombay City Civil Court (Amendment) Act 2023

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Bill increasing jurisdiction of City Civil Court up to ₹10 crore receives President’s assent

On 20-11-2023, the Bombay City Civil Court (Amendment) Act, 2023 has received the assent of President in order to amend the Bombay

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Delhi Government notifies Scheme for Premium Buses

On 20-11-2023, the Delhi Government notified the Delhi Motor Vehicles Licensing of Aggregator (Premium Buses) Scheme, 2023 applicable to all premium buses

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MCA notifies Rules for Significant Beneficial Owners & their Declaration to reporting LLPs

On 9-11-2023, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs notified the Limited Liability Partnership (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2023 mandating every Limited Liability Partnership

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SEBI introduces “Most Important Terms and Conditions” to formalize broker-client relationship

On 13-11-2023, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (‘SEBI’) revised the Master Circular dated 17-5-2023 introducing a standard “Most Important Terms

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Hybrid Working outside SEZ permitted until 31-12-2024 vide Special Economic Zones (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2023

On 7-11-2023, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified the Special Economic Zones (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2023 to amend the Special Economic

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Govt notifies CMV (Ninth Amendment) Rules, 2023 categorizing vehicles which will comply with requirements of Rule 124

On 7-11-2023, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notified the Central Motor Vehicles (Ninth Amendment) Rules, 2023 to amend the Central

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Delhi Govt orders to invoke all actions envisaged under Stage-III of GRAP ‘Severe’ Air Quality with immediate effect

On 2-11-2023, the Government of NCT Delhi, Transport Department ordered to invoke all actions envisaged under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action

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MCA mandates every company to designate a person to be responsible to Registrar

On 27-10-2023, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs notified the Companies (Management and Administration) Second Amendment Rules, 2023 to amend the Companies (Management

ministry of environment, forest and climate change

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MoEF revises definition of ‘Carry Bags’ to include Biodegradable Plastic bags

On 30-10-2023, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023 to amend the

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Legislation Roundup October 2023: Amnesty Scheme for taxpayers; Approval of 4% hike in DA and DR; Green Credit Rules; and more

UNION CABINET Cabinet approves 4% hike in DA and DR w.e.f. from 1-7-2023 On 18-10-2023, the Union Cabinet has approved a 4%

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

SEBI bans ‘Baap of Chart’ owner from securities market; Imposes penalty of Rs. 17.2 crores

Securities and Exchange Board of India: In the instant matter, Mohammad Nasiruddin Ansari was alleged to have induced / influenced investors to