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Legislation Updates

Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

Passport Authority to accept Prior Intimation Letter bearing employer’s acknowledgement for processing passport application

NOTIFICATION  [26th April, 2017] G.S.R. 410(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 24 of the Passports Act, 1967 (15 of 1967),

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Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

List of Scheduled Castes in the State of Odisha modified

The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 28th April, 2017, and is hereby published for general information:—

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Legislation UpdatesNotifications

Aadhaar mandatory for availing benefits under PDS Kerosene Scheme

S.O. 1358(E).—Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as identity document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, brings

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Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016 comes into force

The regulation of real estate sector involving over 76,000 companies across the county becomes a reality from  May 1, 2017 with the

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Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

Govt. servants to get salary directly in bank accounts

G.S.R. 412(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 283 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following

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Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

Cross-border mergers permitted, subject to prior approval of RBI

GSR .–In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 234 read with Section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Central Government, in

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Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

RBI proposes fresh Regulations under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 for Cross Border Mergers

The Reserve Bank has placed on its website the draft guidelines proposed to be issued on cross border merger transactions pursuant to

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Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

Issuing certificates or documents in Digital Locker System, at par with physical documents

G.S.R. 111(E). —In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 87 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (21 of

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Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

Method of valuation of accreted income of trust/institution for additional tax u/S. 115TD(2), notified

G.S.R.399(E).– In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 295 read with Section 115TD of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961),

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Legislation UpdatesNotifications

Guidelines on charging of Service Charge by hotels/restaurants issued

Guidelines on Fair Trade Practices Related to Charging of Service Charge from Consumers by Hotels/Restaurants Whereas, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government

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Legislation UpdatesNotifications

Government notifies securities in which Trust money can be invested

S.O. 1267(E).—In pursuance of Section 20 of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 (2 of 1882), the Central Government hereby specifies the following securities

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Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

Draft Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017, notified

G.S.R. 398(E).—The following draft of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, which the Central Government proposes to make, in exercise of the

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Cabinet DecisionsLegislation Updates

Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval for introduction of Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-third Amendment) Bill 2017  

The Union Cabinet has given (I) Ex-post facto approval for introduction of Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-third Amendment) Bill 2017 and  National

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Legislation UpdatesNotifications

NCT of Delhi bans manufacture, storage, distribution & sale of tobacco in any form, for 1 year

No. F.211(17)DOFS/HQ/2017/12301-12321.—WHEREAS, Gutka, Pan Masala, Flavoured / Scented Tobacco, Kharra and similar products containing tobacco by whatsoever name called, cause damage to the

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Updation of National Register of Citizens, 1951 in respect of State of Assam extended to 31-12-2017

ORDER [29th March, 2017] S.O. 991(E) .—WHEREAS, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 18 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 (57

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Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

Employer bound to inform employee of his rights to compensation under Employees’ Compensation Act, at the time of employment 

The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 12th April, 2017, and is hereby published for general

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Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

Use of loudspeaker or public address system prohibited from 10 pm to 6 am

Under Rule 5 of the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 use of loudspeakers/public address system is restricted in the following

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Legislation UpdatesStatutes/Bills/Ordinances

No prosecution for attempt to commit suicide: Person shall be presumed to be under severe stress

Enacting the new Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, Parliament has decriminalised the attempt to commit suicide. A person attempting to commit suicide shall

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Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

Creche facility under Maternity Benefit Act to be provided from July 1, 2017

In a corrigendum notification S.O. 1049(E) issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the new S. 11-A which provides for the provision

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Published on April 10, 2017May 9, 2017By SM
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Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

CBDT extends time to submit PAN/Form No. 60 to banks

G.S.R. 331(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 139A and Section 285BA, read with Section 295 of the Income Tax Act, 1961

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