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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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Published on March 27, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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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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Published on March 27, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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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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Published on March 27, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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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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Published on March 27, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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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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Published on March 27, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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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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Published on March 26, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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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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Published on March 26, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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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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Published on March 25, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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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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Published on March 25, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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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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Published on March 25, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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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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Published on March 25, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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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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Published on March 25, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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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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Published on March 25, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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COVID-19 | Order of Paid Holiday for employees during lockdown period by Telangana Government

Notification of lockdown period from 22-03-2020 to 31-03-2020 — Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 — Declaration of paid holidays for the

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Published on March 25, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Labour Ministry issues advisory to all States/UTs to use Cess fund for — Welfare of Construction Workers

In the backdrop of outbreak of COVID-19, numerous measures are being taken by the Government to give relief to workers. To support

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Published on March 25, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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BREAKING | Corona Virus (COVID-19) | India is on a lockdown for 21 days from midnight — Check the list of things restricted and allowed

In compliance of the said Order of NDMA, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an Order dated 24.03.2020 under Section 10(2)(l)

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Published on March 24, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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SEBI | Relaxation from compliance to REITs and InvITs due to the CoVID -19 virus pandemic

1. Due to the developments arising due to the spread of the COVID 19 virus, a need for temporary relaxations in compliance

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Published on March 24, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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EPFO issues directions for timely credit of monthly Pension to EPS Pensioners

EPFO is disbursing monthly pension to more than 65 Lakh pensioners every month under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995.  Due to the

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Published on March 23, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Suggestions invited for amending Motor Vehicle Rules to facilitate issuing DLs to colour blind people

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has invited suggestions and comments from all stake holders including general public on the proposed amendment

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Published on March 23, 2020March 23, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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MCA notifies — Spending of CSR funds for COVID-19 is eligible CSR activity

Keeping in view of the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in India, its declaration as pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO)

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