MHA issues an addendum to guidelines regarding Nationwide Lockdown to fight COVID-19
Additional essential Goods and Services included in the exempt list Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an addendum to the guidelines,
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Union Labour Ministry notifies amendment in EPF Scheme to allow withdrawal of non-refundable advance by EPF members in the event of outbreak of pandemic
Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued notification GSR 225(E) amending EPF Scheme 1952 to allow withdrawal of non-refundable advance by
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COVID 19 | Centre directs States to ensure no movement of people across cities
Cabinet secretary and MHA are in constant touch with State Chief Secretaries and DGPs. Video Conferences were held by Cabinet Secretary &
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Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 due to — COVID-19 pandemic
The disclosure filings under Regulations 30(1), 30(2) and 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 (SAST Regulations),
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COVID-19 | Power minister approves major relief measures for power sector; Payment security to be reduced by 50 percent
Despite the lockdown imposed to contain the spread of the COVID 19 pandemic, the whole workforce of the power sector – generation,
Continue readingIn wake of COVID-19, National Testing Agency postpones National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG May-2020
In view of the hardships faced by the parents and the students due to COVID-19 epidemic, the National Testing Agency has postponed
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MHA issues an Addendum to Guidelines regarding Nationwide Lockdown to fight COVID-19
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an addendum to the guidelines, and subsequent addendum, to all Ministries/Departments (https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1608173), regarding the Nationwide
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Indian Railways has decided that period from 22-03-2020 to 14-04-2020 shall be treated under “Force Majeure”
Keeping in view Ministry of Finance OM No. 18/4/2020-PPD dt. 19.02.2020 inter alia citing “A force majeure (FM) means extraordinary events or
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21-Day Lockdown | MHA issues advisory to all States/UT’s to make adequate arrangements for migrant workers, students etc. from outside the States to facilitate — Social Distancing for COVID-19
The Union Home Secretary has written to all States/UTs to take immediate steps to provide adequate support, including food and shelter, to
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COVID-19| Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment advises Private & Public establishments to not terminate employees or reduce wages
In the wake of Outbreak of Corona Virus (COVID-19) Pandemic Secretary of Ministry of Labour and Employment issues advisory: All the employers
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COVID-19 | Doorstep delivery of drugs allowed only on receipt of prescription physically or through e-mail
G.S.R. 220(E).—Whereas, the Central Government is satisfied that retail sale of drugs to the doorstep of consumers is essential to meet the
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21-day Nationwide Lockdown to fight COVID-19 | MHA issues SOPs for maintaining supply of Essential Goods
Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for maintaining supply of essential goods today, in order to relieve
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Finance Minister announces Rs 1.70 Lakh Crore relief package under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana for the poor to help them fight the battle against Corona Virus
Insurance cover of Rs 50 Lakh per health worker fighting COVID-19 to be provided under Insurance Scheme 80 crore poor people will
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Special Measures under Companies Act, 2013 and Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 in view of COVID-19 outbreak
In order to support and enable Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) in India to focus on taking necessary measures to address
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Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, first phase of Census 2021 and updation of NPR postponed until further orders
The Census 2021 was scheduled to be conducted in two phases, viz., (a) Phase I i.e. House listing & Housing Census during
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Delhi Govt. notifies provision of “Emergency Parole” in emergent situations like threat of epidemic
No. F 18/191/2015/HG/1379-1392.—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 71 of the Delhi Prisons Act (Delhi Act 2 of 2002), Hon’ble
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Landlords forcing doctors/paramedical staff/healthcare personnel all over NCT of Delhi to vacate rented residences — Delhi Govt. directs to take Strict penal action
Whereas a lot of complaints have been received from doctors/paramedical staff/healthcare personnel all over NCT of Delhi, that their landlords/house-owners are forcing
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Coronavirus | Fixation of prices of masks (2ply & 3ply), Melt Blown non-Woven Fabric and Hand Sanitizers (Amendment) Order, 2020
S.O. 1207(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section 2A and section 3, of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (10 of
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Centre specifies Rs 1 crore as the amount under S. 4 of IBC for initiation of Insolvency Proceedings
S.O. 1205(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to section 4 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of
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ESIC extends time to file contribution for period of April ’19 to Sep ’19 upto 15-05-2020
One-time relaxation to Employees who did not file contribution for period of April, 2019 to September 2019 within 42 days. The Employers
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