"Compliance Updates in December 2020" by Avantis RegTech

Table of Contents
Finance & Taxation
• Courier Imports and Exports (Electronic Declaration and Processing) Amendment Regulations, 2020
• CBIC has rescinded the notification for anti-dumping duty on class of originating or exported from China or Thailand
• DGFT amends the Import Policy for the import of Porcine intestinal mucosa
• Ministry of Finance extends the timelines under the Vivad se Vishwas Scheme
• CBIC extends the timeline for the furnishing of GSTR Form 9 and 9C till February 28, 2021
• DGFT extends the timeline for Radiation Portal Monitors installation and operationalisation
• DGFT amends the export policy of Onions
• DGFT amends the export policy for the export of rice
• DGFT amends the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020
• DGFT amends the export policy for medical goggles and nitrile gloves
• DGFT syncs certain HS Codes in ITC with the Finance Act, 2020
• CBIC amends the Rate of exchange for foreign currencies
• DGFT amends import policy of certain items chapter 27 of ITC (HS)
• Ministry of Finance appoints date on which the provisions of section 4 of the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020 shall
come into force
• Ministry of Commerce and Industry issues notification on Syncing of HS codes in ITC (HS) 2017- Schedule-1 (Import Policy) with
the Finance Act, 2020
• Central Goods and Services Tax (Fourteenth Amendment) Rules, 2020
• CBIC issues a notification specifying that Certain sections of Finance Act shall come into force from January 01, 2021
• CBIC amends notification for the waiver of late fee for filing Form GSTR-4
• DGFT amends the policy conditions for import of certain items
• DGFT issues Notification on allocation of preferential export of sugar to USA under TRQ for the year 2020-21
Secretarial
• Companies (Meetings of Boards and its Powers) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2020
• MCA extends the timeline for conducting EGM through OAVM or VC’s
• The Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Second Amendment Rules, 2020
• The Companies (Incorporation) Third Amendment Rules, 2020
• MCA notifies further period of three months for the purposes of section 10A of the IB Code, 2016
• MCA notifies the date on which certain provisions of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 shall come into force
• SEBI issues Circular on Scheme of Arrangement by Listed Entities and Relaxation under the Securities Contracts (Regulation)
Rules, 1957
• SEBI clarifies regarding framework for issue of Depository Receipts
EHS
• Draft Delhi Cantonment Board Solid Waste Management Bye-laws, 2020
• CPCB issues notification for the Utilisation of waste disposal from Titanium Dioxide
• CPCB has issued a notification for the utilization of ETP sludge from textile industry for energy recovery
• CPCB has issued a notification for the Utilization of the spent sodium hypo Chlorite along with fresh/ spent caustic solution for
manufacturing of sodium hypo chlorite

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Industry Specific
• Insecticides (Third Amendment) Rules, 2020
• CDSCO issues an order for the Licenses to be generated by the importer or manufacturers of medical devices
• FSSAI issues Order on enforcement drives to Check on sale of adulterated spices
• IRDAI issues circular for the Disclosure of the benefit illustration for health insurance policies on floater basis
• IRDAI issues Guidelines on the Standard Travel Insurance Policy
• Air Conditioner and its related Parts, Hermetic Compressor and Temperature Sensing Controls (Quality Control) Second
Amendment Order, 2020
• MoFPI amends the Guidelines for operation greens
• MoFPI extends the subsidy on transportation of all kinds of fruits and vegetables
• FSSAI issued guidelines for the disposal of seized and rejected food items or articles
• Draft Insurance Ombudsman (Amendment) Rules, 2020
• Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order 2020
• Companies (Auditor’s Report) Second Amendment Order, 2020
• Draft Petroleum (Amendment) Rules, 2020
• MOP&NG amends resolution regarding setting up the remote area ROs
• TRAI releases press release on Consumer Outreach Programs by TRAI through online mode
• Ministry of Civil Aviation directs regarding operation of scheduled air transport services
• Energy Conservation (Energy Consumption Norms and Standards for Designated Consumers, Form, Time within which,
and Manner of Preparation and Implementation of Scheme, Procedure for Issue of Energy Savings Certificate and Value
of Per Metric Ton of Oil Equivalent of Energy Consumed) Amendment Rules, 2020
Commercial
• Department of Consumer Affairs issues a Notification for Online Application for Registration of importer of weights and
measures
• MHA issues extension in Guidelines for Surveillance, Containment and Caution for Covid-19
• Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Registration of Warehouses (Amendment) Rules, 2020
• BIS notifies the India standards or amendments to certain Indian Standard
• FSSAI mandates online submission of Annual Return by Food Business with effect from FY 2020-21
• Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has amended the notification for individuals issuing ration card
and Aadhar Card
• BIS extends the enforcement period for certain Indian standards
Labour
• PFRDA issues circular for Exit process through self-authorized by eNPS Subscribers
• MoLE issues notification for the Implementation of certain provisions of the Code on Wages, 2019
• EPFO declares list of holiday to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2021
Andhra Pradesh
• Andhra Pradesh Government adds a category of Employment under Minimum Wages Act, 1948
• APSCHE issues Resurgence Planning for Academic Continuity in Universities and colleges in Andhra Pradesh - COVID
19

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Assam
• Government of Assam publishes Calendar for the year 2021
Chandigarh
• Chandigarh Administration publishes Calendar for the year 2021
Chhattisgarh
• Chhattisgarh Government amends the Mandi Duty Exemption Rules, 2014
Delhi
• Delhi Government has issued a notification for the Fixation of Charges for the development of privately owned lands
Goa
• Goa Government extends the last date for filing declaration forms in respect of tax
• Department of Forests of Goa exempts registered commercial tree plantation area from the provision of the Goa, Daman,
and Diu (Preservation of Trees) Act, 1984
• Infrastructure Development Scheme for Dairy Co-operatives
• Goa Excise Duty (Amendment) Rule, 2020
• Goa Government issues notification for the Auto-renewal of the licenses
• Goa Municipalities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020
• Government of Goa extends the last date of application for the settlement purpose
• The Goa, Daman and Diu Motor Vehicles Tax (Amendment) and Taxation on Passenger and Goods (Amendment)
Ordinance, 2020
Haryana
• Haryana Government issues a Notification for seeking permission or No objection Certificate
• Government of Haryana issues Government of Haryana issues Notification in addition of Schemes or Services
Jammu Kashmir
• Government of Jammu and Kashmir publishes Calendar for the year 2021
Karnataka
• Karnataka RERA delegates powers to the Secretary of K-RERA under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act,
2016
• Karnataka RERA extends completion of Real Estate Projects by three months
• Karnataka government issues a press note for the Contributions in the Labour Welfare Fund

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Kerala
• Government of Kerala grants holiday on the polling days to workers living outside their native districts
• Government of Kerala has issued CPI for agricultural and industrial workers for October 2020
Maharashtra
• Maharashtra Government constitutes committee for fast adoption of electric vehicle
• Mission Begins Again
Manipur
• Manipur Industrial Single window Clearance Ordinance, 2020
• Manipur Public Services Delivery Guarantee Ordinance, 2020
Meghalaya
• Meghalaya Government introduces online based system for the Auto-renewal of the licenses
• Meghalaya Government introduces Online system for the registration and renewal of licenses
Orissa
• Odisha Government issues a notification for the Maintenance of records and registers online
Pondicherry
• Puducherry Government issues Circular on Labour Preventive measures in connection with NIVAR Cyclone
Punjab
• Government of Punjab publishes Calendar for the year 2021
Sikkim
• Government of Sikkim publishes Calendar for the year 2021
Tripura
• Labour Directorate of Tripura has Launched SWAAGAT
• Labour Directorate of Tripura issued instructions for conducting surprise inspection based on complaints
Uttar Pradesh
• Uttar Pradesh Government publishes Calendar for the year 2021

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Uttarakhand
• Uttarakhand Government publishes Calendar for the year 2021
• Uttarakhand labour Department issues an order for the Maintenance of digital registers
• Uttarakhand Government issues Order for digitalisation of registrations done under labour laws
West Bengal
• The West Bengal Government introduces Single online application for trade license and shop license
• West Bengal Government amends the West Bengal Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1974
• West Bengal Government issues a notification for the Introduction of non-discretionary auto renewal of licenses

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Finance & Taxation
Courier Imports and Exports (Electronic Declaration and Processing) Amendment
Regulations, 2020
Dec 31, 2020 | Central | Finance & Taxation
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on December 30, 2020 has issued the Courier
Imports and Exports (Electronic Declaration and Processing) Amendment Regulations, 2020 to further
amend the Courier Imports and Exports (Electronic Declaration and Processing) Regulations, 2010.
The following amendments have been made:
s Regulation 2(3), which specifies the courier of the COVID-19 vaccine, has been inserted, namely:
“Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-regulation (2), these regulations shall apply to the import of and
export of vaccines in relation to COVID-19.”
[Notification No. 115/2020- Customs (N.T.)]
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CBIC has rescinded the notification for anti-dumping duty on class of originating or
exported from China or Thailand
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on December 30, 2020 has repealed the
notification no. 51/2015- Customs (ADD), which specifies the imposition of the Anti-dumping duty on the
goods originating or exported from Thailand or China, except as respects things done or omitted to be done
before such rescission.

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[Notification No. 48/2020- Customs (ADD)]
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DGFT amends the Import Policy for the import of Porcine intestinal mucosa
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on December 30, 2020 has issued a notification to amend
the ITC (HS) Import policy, 2017.
The following amendment has been made:
s A new policy condition 6, under Chapter 05 of ITC (HS), 2017 (Import Policy) which specifies the import of
porcine intestinal mucosa is free, has been inserted, namely:
“Import of only porcine intestinal mucosa (guts, bladders and stomach of animals) other than fish whole and
pieces thereof, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked under the HS code 05040039 is free,
subject to sanitary import permit from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.”
[Notification No. 52/2015-2020]
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Ministry of Finance extends the timelines under the Vivad se Vishwas Scheme
The Ministry of Finance on December 30, 2020 has issued a press release for the extension of timelines
under Vivad se Vishwas scheme.
The following extensions has been given:
s The due date for furnishing of Income Tax Returns for the Assessment Year 2020·21 for the taxpayers
(including their partners) who are required to get their accounts audited and companies [for whom the due
date, as per the provisions of section 139(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 has been further extended to
February 15, 2021.
s The due date for furnishing of Income Tax Returns for the Assessment Year 2020·21 for the taxpayers who
are required to furnish report in respect of international or specified domestic has been further extended to
February 15, 2021.
s The due date for furnishing of Income Tax Returns for the Assessment Year 2020·21 for the other
taxpayers has been further extended to January 10, 2021.
s The date for furnishing of various audit reports under the Act including tax audit report and report in respect
of international or specified domestic transaction for the Assessment Year 2020·21 has been further

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extended to January 15, 2021.
s The last date for making a declaration under Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme has been extended to January 31,
2021.
s The date for passing of orders under Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme has been extended to January 31, 2021.
s The date for passing of order or issuance of notice by the authorities under the Direct Taxes & Benami
Acts which are required to be passed/issued has also been extended to March 31, 2021.
s The third time to small and middle-class taxpayers in the matter of payment of self-assessment tax, the
due date for payment of self-assessment tax date has been extended.
s Accordingly, the due date for payment of self-assessment tax for taxpayers whose self-assessment tax
liability is up to Rs. 11akh has been extended to February 15, 2021.
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CBIC extends the timeline for the furnishing of GSTR Form 9 and 9C till February 28,
2021
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on December 30, 2020 has issued a notification for
the extension of time limit for furnishing of GSTR Form 9 and 9C under section 44 of the CGST Act, 2017
read with rule 80 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 electronically through the portal for the
financial year 2019-20 till February 28, 2021.
[Notification No. 95/2020- Central Tax]
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DGFT extends the timeline for Radiation Portal Monitors installation and
operationalisation
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on December 29, 2020 has issued a notification for the
amendment in Para 2.54 of the Handbook of Procedures, 2015-2020 and has further extended the timeline
for the installation and operationalisation of the Radiation Portal Monitors and Container Scanners in the
designated seaports till March 31, 2021.
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DGFT amends the export policy of Onions
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on December 28, 2020 has amended the notification no.
31/2015-2020 dated September 14, 2020 which specifies the export policy of onions.
s The export of onion (all varieties except Bangalore Rose Onions and Krishnapuram onions) excluding cut,
sliced, or broken, in powder form has been revised to free.
s The export of Bangalore rose onions and Krishnapuram onions excluding cut, sliced, or broken in powder
form has been revised to free.
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DGFT amends the export policy for the export of rice
24/2015-2020 dated August 10, 2020 which specifies the export policy for the export of rice (Basamati and
non-basamati).
The following are the proposed amended Policy conditions:
Non- Basamati Rice:
s Export to EU member States and European Countries namely Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and
Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of certificate of inspection by export inspection council/ Export
inspection Agency.
s Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/ Export Inspection Agency shall be mandatory for
export to remaining European Countries with effect from July 01, 2021.
Basamati Rice (Dehusked, Brown), semi-milled, milled both in either par-boiled or raw condition:
s Export to EU member States and European Countries namely Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and
Switzerland permitted subject to issuance of certificate of inspection by export inspection council/ Export
inspection Agency.
s Certificate of Inspection by Export Inspection Council/ Export Inspection Agency shall be mandatory for
export to remaining European Countries with effect from July 01, 2021.

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DGFT amends the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020
amendment in Para 2.14 of Chapter 2 of the Handbook of Procedures, 2015-2020.
s Para 2.14 (d), which specifies that the IEC can be obtained against the new PAN, has been inserted,
namely:
“In case of change in constitution of the PAN based IEC by way of merger, acquisition, liquidation,
inheritance etc such that the PAN of the new entity so formed is different from the earlier one, an IEC can be
availed against the new PAN, if not existing already. Previous IEC’s can also be linked operationally to the
PAN/IEC of the new entity.”
s Para 2.14 (e), which specifies the application procedure can be done online, has been inserted, namely:
“An application for linking the obligations under the old/previous IEC may be submitted online to the
jurisdictional RA of the new entity along with supporting documents. Concerned RA may sanction the given
linkage after due scrutiny of the evidence provided by the applicant including submission of the affidavits etc.
After RA’s approval, previous IEC shall be treated as surrendered.”
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DGFT amends the export policy for medical goggles and nitrile gloves
21/2015-20 dated July 28, 2020 which specifies the present policy for the export of medical goggles and
notification no. 42/2015-20 dated October 22, 2020 which specifies the present policy for the export of nitrile
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s The export policy for medical goggles has been revised for free export.
s The export policy for nitrile gloves has been revised for free export.
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DGFT syncs certain HS Codes in ITC with the Finance Act, 2020
syncing of HS codes in ITC (Import Policy) with the Finance Act, 2020.
The following HS Codes in ITC have been synced:
s Wall fans
s Open cell for television set
s Solar cells (not assembled)
s Solar cells assembled in modules or made up into panels
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CBIC amends the Rate of exchange for foreign currencies
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on December 17, 2020 releases the Exchange
Rate of foreign currency for valuation of goods for purposes of assessment under the Act. In international
trade, the value of goods is determined by converting the foreign currency into INR using the customs
exchange rate. This is the deemed value of goods on which a duty of customs will be chargeable.
s Australian Dollar
s Bahraini Dinar
s Canadian Dollar

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s Chinese Yuan
s Danish Kroner
s EURO
s Hong Kong Dollar
s Kuwaiti Dinar
s New Zealand Dollar
s Norwegian Kroner
s Pound Sterling
s Qatari Riyal
s Saudi Arabian Riyal
s Singapore Dollar
s South African Rand
s Swedish Kroner
s Swiss Franc
s Turkish Lira
s UAE Dirham
s US Dollar
s Japanese Yen
s Korean Won
[Notification No. 113/2020 - Customs (N.T.)]
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DGFT amends import policy of certain items chapter 27 of ITC (HS)
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade on December 22, 2020 has issued a Notification to notify the
amendments in the import policy of following items under chapter 27 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule – I (Import
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s Anthracite Coal
s Bituminous Coal
s Coking Coal
s Steam Coal
s Other Coal
[Notification no.: S.O. 4654(E)]
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Ministry of Finance appoints date on which the provisions of section 4 of the Banking
Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020 shall come into force
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) on December 23, 2020 has issued a Notification to appoint April 01, 2021 as
the date on which the provisions of section 4 of the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020 regarding
Act to apply to co-operative societies subject to modifications, shall come into force for State Co-operative
Banks and Central Co-operative Banks.
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Ministry of Commerce and Industry issues notification on Syncing of HS codes in ITC
(HS) 2017- Schedule-1 (Import Policy) with the Finance Act, 2020
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry on December 22, 2020 has issued a notification to notify the
following items and their Exim codes which have been inserted/substituted vide the Finance Act, 2020 in the
ITC (HS), 2017 as below:-
s Wall fans - 8414 51 50
s Open cell for television set - 8529 90 30
s Solar cells, not assembled - 8541 40 11

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s Solar cells, assembled in modules or made up into panels - 8541 40 12
[Notification No.: S.O. 4645(E)]
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Central Goods and Services Tax (Fourteenth Amendment) Rules, 2020
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on December 22, 2020 has issued the Central
Goods and Services Tax (Fourteenth Amendment) Rules, 2020 to further amend the Central Goods and
Services Tax Rules, 2017.
s Rule 8 (4A), which specifies the application for registration, has been substituted, namely:
“Every application made under rule (4) shall be followed by:
1. biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and taking photograph, unless exempted under sub-section (6D)
of section 25, if he has opted for authentication of Aadhaar number.
2. taking biometric information, photograph, and verification of such other KYC documents, as notified, unless
the applicant is exempted under sub-section (6D) of section 25, if he has opted not to get Aadhaar
authentication done.
of the applicant where the applicant is an individual or of such individuals in relation to the applicant as
notified under sub-section (6C) of section 25 where the applicant is not an individual, along with the
verification of the original copy of the documents uploaded with the application in FORM GST REG-01 at one
of the Facilitation Centres notified by the Commissioner for the purpose of this sub-rule and the application
shall be deemed to be complete only after completion of the process laid down under this sub-rule.”
s Rule 9 (5), which specifies the verification of the application and approval, has been substituted, namely:
“Provided that where:
1. a person, other than a person notified under sub-section (6D) of section 25, fails to undergo authentication
of Aadhaar number as specified in sub-rule (4A) of rule 8 or does not opt for authentication of Aadhaar
number.
2. the proper officer, with the approval of an officer authorised by the Commissioner not below the rank of
Assistant Commissioner, deems it fit to carry out physical verification of places of business.
the registration shall be granted within thirty days of submission of application, after physical verification of
the place of business in the presence of the said person, in the manner provided under rule 25 and

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verification of such documents as the proper officer may deem fit.”
s Rule 21 (e), which specifies the registration to be cancelled in certain cases, has been inserted, namely:
“avails input tax credit in violation of the provisions of section 16 of the Act or the rules made thereunder.”
s Rule 21 (f), which specifies the furnishing of details of outward supplies, has been inserted, namely:
“furnishes the details of outward supplies in FORM GSTR-1 under section 37 for one or more tax periods
which is in excess of the outward supplies declared by him in his valid return under section 39 for the said tax
periods.”
s Rule 21A (2), which specifies the suspension of registration, has been inserted, namely:
“Where, a comparison of the returns furnished by a registered person under section 39 with
1. the details of outward supplies furnished in FORM GSTR-1.
2. the details of inward supplies derived based on the details of outward supplies furnished by his suppliers in
their FORM GSTR-1.
or such other analysis, as may be carried out on the recommendations of the Council, show that there are
significant differences or anomalies indicating contravention of the provisions of the Act or the rules made
thereunder, leading to cancellation of registration of the said person, his registration shall be suspended and
the said person shall be intimated in FORM GST REG-31, electronically, on the common portal, or by
sending a communication to his e-mail address provided at the time of registration or as amended from time
to time, highlighting the said differences and anomalies and asking him to explain, within a period of thirty
days, as to why his registration shall not be cancelled.”
s Rule 59 (5), which specifies the form and manner furnishing details of outward supplies, has been inserted,
namely:
“Notwithstanding anything contained in this rule:
1. a registered person shall not be allowed to furnish the details of outward supplies of goods or services or
both under section 37 in FORM GSTR-1, if he has not furnished the return in FORM GSTR-3B for preceding
two months.
2. a registered person, required to furnish return for every quarter under the proviso to sub-section (1) of
section 39, shall not be allowed to furnish the details of outward supplies of goods or services or both under
section 37 in FORM GSTR-1 or using the invoice furnishing facility if he has not furnished the return in FORM
GSTR-3B for preceding tax period.
3. a registered person, who is restricted from using the amount available in electronic credit ledger to
discharge his liability towards tax more than ninety-nine per cent. of such tax liability under rule 86B, shall not
be allowed to furnish the details of outward supplies of goods or services or both under section 37 in FORM
GSTR-1 or using the invoice furnishing facility if he has not furnished the return in FORM GSTR-3B for
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s Form GST Reg-31, which specifies the intimation for suspension and notice for cancellation of registration,
has been inserted.
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CBIC issues a notification specifying that Certain sections of Finance Act shall come
into force from January 01, 2021
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on December 22, 2020 has issued a notification
specifying that the sections 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 126, 127 and 131 of the Finance Act, 2020 shall
come into force from January 01, 2021.
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CBIC amends notification for the waiver of late fee for filing Form GSTR-4
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on December 22, 2020 has amended the
notification no. 73/2017- Central Tax dated December 29, 2017 which specifies the waiver of late fees for the
furnishing of Form GSTR-4 by the due date.
s The proviso, which specifies the waiving off the late fee, has been inserted, namely:
“Provided also that the late fee payable for delay in furnishing of FORM GSTR-4 for the Financial Year
2019-20 under section 47 of the said Act, from November 01, 2020 till December 31, 2020 shall stand waived
for the registered person whose principal place of business is in the Union Territory of Ladakh.”
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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on December 21, 2020 has issued a Notification to notify
the amendments in import policy condition for de-notifying STC as an STE for import of the following item:-
s Copra – Its import is allowed under MMTC
s Coconut oil and its fractions:-Crude oil - Its import is allowed through STEs, except STC
s Coconut oil and its fractions - Its import is allowed through STEs, except STC
[Notification No.: 46/2015-2020]
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DGFT issues Notification on allocation of preferential export of sugar to USA under
TRQ for the year 2020-21
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on December 18, 2020 has issued a Notification regarding
allocation of preferential export of sugar to USA under TRQ for the year 2020-21. The DGFT hereby allocates
8424 Metric Ton Raw Value (MTRV) of Raw Cane Sugar, Refined and Specialty Sugar and Sugar -
Containing Products for export under Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) to USA for the US fiscal year 2021 (October 1,
2020 to September 30, 2021).
Certificate of Origin, if required, for preferential export of sugar to USA, shall be issued by Additional Director
General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai.
[Notification No.: 33/2015-2020]
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Secretarial
Companies (Meetings of Boards and its Powers) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2020
Dec 31, 2020 | Central | Secretarial
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on December 30, 2020 has issued the Companies (Meetings of
Boards and its Powers) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2020 to further amend the Companies (Meetings of
Boards and its Powers) Rules, 2014.
s Rule 4 (2), which specifies that the meetings can be conducted through audio-visual means, has been
substituted, namely:
“For the period beginning from the commencement of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers)
Amendment Rules, 2020 and ending on December 31, 2020, the meetings may be held through video
conferencing or other audio-visual means.”
[Notification No: G.S.R. 395 (E)]
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MCA extends the timeline for conducting EGM through OAVM or VC’s
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on December 31, 2020 has issued a notification for the extension of
the timeline for conducting EGM’s through OAVM and VC’s or transact items through postal ballot in
accordance with the framework provided till June 30, 2021.
[Notification No. 39/2020]

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The Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Second Amendment Rules, 2020
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on December 24, 2020 has issued the Companies (Share Capital
and Debentures) Second Amendment Rules, 2020 to further amended the Companies (Share Capital and
Debentures) Rules, 2014. The Rule shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official
Gazette.
• Form SH-7 which specify the Notice to Registrar of any alteration of share capital, has been subsituted.
[Notification No. G.S.R. 794(E)]
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The Companies (Incorporation) Third Amendment Rules, 2020
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on December 24, 2020 has issued the Companies (Incorporation)
Third Amendment Rules, 2020 to further amend the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014.
The following amendments have been made -
s Rule 9A has been inserted with effect of January 26, 2020 which specify Extension of reservation of name
in certain cases: Payment of fees provided by Web service at www.mca.gov.in, the Registrar shall extend
the period of a name reserved under Rule 9 by using Web service SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for
Incorporating Company electronically Plus: INC – 32)
• From the date of approval of 40 Days on the payment of Rs. 1000/- made before the expiry of 20Days from
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As per Section 4(5), the Registrar has power to cancel the reserved name. The SPICe+ Form (Simplified
Proforma for Incorporating Company electronically Plus: INC – 32) has been substituted.
The Rule shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
[Notification No. G.S.R. 795(E)]
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MCA notifies further period of three months for the purposes of section 10A of the IB
Code, 2016
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs on December 22, 2020 has issued a Notification to notify that further period
of three months from December 25, 2020, for the purposes of section 10A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Code, 2016 regarding suspension of initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process.
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MCA notifies the date on which certain provisions of the Companies (Amendment) Act,
2020 shall come into force
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MoCA) on December 21, 2020 has issued a Notification to notify that
December 21, 2020 shall be appointed as the date on which the following provisions of the Companies
(Amendment) Act, 2020 shall come into force, namely:-
s Section 1;
s Section 3;
s Sections 6 to 10 (both inclusive);
s Clauses (a) and (b) of section 18;
s Clause (i) of section 22;

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s Section 24;
s Section 26;
s Section 54; 15. Section 57;
s Section 61; and
s Section 63
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SEBI issues Circular on Scheme of Arrangement by Listed Entities and Relaxation
under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on December 22, 2020 has issued a Circular on i)
Scheme of Arrangement by Listed Entities and (ii) Relaxation under rule 19(7) of the Securities Contracts
(Regulation) Rules, 1957.
Requirements before the Scheme of arrangement is submitted for sanction by the National Company
Law Tribunal (NCLT)
s Listed entities shall choose one of the Stock Exchanges having nationwide trading terminals as the
designated Stock Exchange for the purpose of coordinating with SEBI
s The Listed entity shall submit the documents to the Stock Exchanges that includes; Draft Scheme of
arrangement/ amalgamation/ merger/ reconstruction/ reduction of capital, etc., Valuation Report, Report from
the Audit Committee etc.
s Disclosure of the Draft Scheme of arrangement and all the documents specified above on the Website
Immediately upon filing of the Draft Scheme of arrangement with the Stock Exchange
s Explanatory Statement or notice or proposal accompanying resolution sent to shareholders for
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s Approval of Shareholders to Scheme through e-Voting
Conditions for entities seeking for relaxation under rule 19(7) of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules,
1957 (rule 19(7)):-
s A listed issuer may submit the Draft Scheme of arrangement under rule 19(7), thereby seeking relaxation
from the strict enforcement, for listing of its equity shares on a recognized Stock Exchange without making an
initial public offer.
s Observation Letter or No Objection Letter has been issued by the Stock Exchanges to the Draft Scheme of
arrangement;
s The listing of the equity shares of the transferee entity is in terms of the Scheme sanctioned by
the Hon’ble High Court / NCLT or its order whereby the Scheme of arrangement has been sanctioned;
s The equity shares sought to be listed have been allotted by the unlisted issuer (transferee entity) to
the holders of securities of a listed entity (transferor entity);
[Circular No.: SEBI/HO/CFD/DIL1/CIR/P/2020/249]
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SEBI clarifies regarding framework for issue of Depository Receipts
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on December 22, 2020 has issued a Notice to clarify
regarding framework for issue of Depository Receipts in reference to its earlier circular No.
SEBI/HO/MRD2/DCAP/CIR/P/2020/243 dated December 18, 2020 regarding framework for issue of
Depository Receipts.
Based on representations received from market participants, the revised Para 2.15 which specifies the
criteria for Permissible holders of Depository Receipts of the abovementioned Circular is as under:
Permissible holder means a holder of DR, including its Beneficial Owner(s), satisfying the following
conditions:
(a) who is not a person resident in India;
(b) who is not a Non-Resident Indian (NRI)
Provided that the restriction under this Clause shall not apply in case of issue of DRs to NRIs, pursuant to
share based employee benefit schemes which are implemented by a company in terms of SEBI (Share
Based Employee Benefits) Regulations 2014;
Provided further that the restriction under this Clause shall also not apply in case of issue of DRs by the
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[Notice No.: 20201222-1]
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EHS
Draft Delhi Cantonment Board Solid Waste Management Bye-laws, 2020
Dec 31, 2020 | Central | EHS
The Ministry of Defence on December 21, 2020 has issued the Draft Delhi Cantonment Board Solid Waste
Management Bye-laws, 2020. These bye-laws shall be applicable within the territorial limits of the Delhi
Cantonment.
Segregation and storage of solid waste at source:
s It shall be the duty of all waste generators to separate and store the solid waste coming out of their
respective places regularly into three streams, namely:
1. non-biodegradable or dry waste.
2. biodegradable or wet waste.
3. domestic hazardous waste and deposit it into covered waste bins, and handover segregated waste to
designated waste collectors as directed by the Board from time to time.
s The colour of bins for storage of segregated waste shall be green for biodegradable waste, blue for
nonbiodegradable or dry waste and black for domestic hazardous waste.
Collection of Solid Waste:
s In compliance with the SWM Rules, door to door collection of segregated solid waste shall be implemented
in all areas or wards of the Board, to collect garbage from every house, including slums and informal
settlements daily by integrating the informal door to door collection system with Boards collection system.
s To collect garbage from every house, area-wise specific time slot shall be set and published at
conspicuous parts of that area and on the website of the Board. Commonly, time for house-to-house garbage
collection shall be set from 6 am to 11 am. For collection of garbage from trading establishments, shops in
commercial areas or any other institutional waste generators, commonly the time shall be from 7 am to 12
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Storage of solid waste in the secondary storage bins:
s Segregated solid waste collected from doorsteps shall be taken to waste storage depots, community
storage bins or fixed or mobile transfer stations or the locations specified by the Board for secondary storage
of waste.
s The Board shall, from time to time, notify mandatory colour coding and other specifications of receptacles
prescribed for storage and delivery of different types of solid waste to enable safe and easy collection without
any mixing or spillage of waste, which generators of different types of solid waste shall adhere to.
Recycling centres for dry waste (Non-biodegradable waste:
s The Board shall convert its existing dhalaos or identify specific locations as per requirement, as ‘recycling
centres’ which shall be used for segregation of dry waste received through street or door to door waste
collection service. Recycling centres may be increased depending on the quantity of dry waste received.
s Dry (non-biodegradable) waste collected through street or door- to-door collection system and from
commercial establishments shall be transferred to the designated recycling centres and such designated
centres shall receive only dry waste.
s The households may also directly deposit or sell their recyclable dry waste to the authorised agents or
authorised waste dealers of the Board at these recycling centres at pre-notified rates. The dealers shall
maintain weighing scale and a counter at a permitted place at each recycling unit for this purpose. The
authorised agents or the authorised waste dealers shall be allowed to dispose of or sell the recyclable waste
to the secondary market or recycling units only in consonance with the provisions of the SWM Rules. The
authorised agents or authorised waste dealers shall be entitled to retain sales realisation thereof.
Any objection or suggestion which may be received from any person with respect to the said draft byelaws,
before the expiry of the aforesaid period will be considered by the Central Government; Objections or
suggestions, if any, to these draft bye-laws may be addressed to the Office Superintendent, Delhi
Cantonment Board, Delhi.
[Notification No. S.R.O 8 (E)]
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CPCB issues notification for the Utilisation of waste disposal from Titanium Dioxide
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a notification for the utilization of the spent generated
from the processed residue/ waste containing chloride from the catalyst manufacturing industries for recovery
of Titanium Dioxide.
The following procedure has been given for the grant of authorization for utilization of hazardous waste:
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s After the grant of authorisation, the checklist of the compliances shall be verified.
s The SPCB shall give the list of units given for the permission and it shall be uploaded on the website as
well.
s The source and work zone standards shall be followed by the units.
s A separate storage area shall be provided for the for TiO-NaCL cake, which shall be covered.
s The tiles of the floor shall be leak proof.
s The cake shall be packed in plastic bags.
s There shall be a fixed pipeline connection for the disposal of the waste.
s There should be a proper treatment done for the disposal of the wastewater
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CPCB has issued a notification for the utilization of ETP sludge from textile industry for
energy recovery
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a notification for the utilization of the ETP sludge
from textile industry for energy recovery.
well.
s Utilisation of the sludge shall not exceed 20% of the coal consumed in the TFH boiler.
s Transfer of ETP from the sludge shall be carried out through machines.
s The log-book shall be maintained with all the information.
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CPCB has issued a notification for the Utilization of the spent sodium hypo Chlorite
along with fresh/ spent caustic solution for manufacturing of sodium hypo chlorite
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a notification for the utilization of the spent sodium
hypo Chlorite along with fresh/ spent caustic solution for manufacturing of sodium hypo chlorite.
well.
s The solution shall be mounted in barrels.
s They should be stored in steel tanks.
s The solution shall not be handles manually
s The treated gas shall comply with the emission norms given by the government.
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Industry Specific
Insecticides (Third Amendment) Rules, 2020
Dec 31, 2020 | Central | Industry Specific
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) on December 30, 2020 has issued Insecticides
(Third Amendment) Rules, 2020 to further amendment the Insecticides Rules, 1971.
s Rule 10 (1A), which specifies the Licenses for sale etc of insecticides, has been substituted, namely:
“Person who applies for the grant of licence to sell, stock or exhibit for sale or distribute insecticides shall
possess or employ a person possessing a graduate degree in Agricultural Sciences or Biochemistry or
Biotechnology or Life Sciences or in Science with Chemistry or Botany or Zoology from a recognised
university or Institute, Or One year diploma course in Agriculture or Horticulture or related subjects from any
government recognised university or institute with course content on plant protection and pesticides
management. Provided that all retailers or dealers possessing a valid licence without the prescribed
qualification as on the date of publication of these rules as amended by The Insecticides (Second
Amendment) Rules, 2017 shall be allowed [time up to December 31, 2021] to comply with the said
qualifications.”
[Notification NO. G.S.R. 805(E)]
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CDSCO issues an order for the Licenses to be generated by the importer or
manufacturers of medical devices
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on December 28, 2020 has amended the
notification no. S.O. 4671 (E) dated December 27, 2019 which specifies the time limit for the importers and

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manufacturers to obtain a license for the import/ manufacture of the medical devices such as nebulizers,
blood pressure monitoring devices, digital thermometer, and glucometer.
The following guidelines have been given:
s The importers or Manufacturers are required to obtain the license for import or manufacturing from Central
Licensing Authority or State Licensing Authority by January 01, 2021.
s All the existing importers or manufacturers, who have already submitted the application for the license to
the Central or the State authorities shall continue to manufacture or import these devices. The application
shall be deemed valid for a period of 6 months from the issue of this order or till the authorities take any
decision on the license.
[Order No. - 29/misc/03/2020-DC(297)]
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FSSAI issues Order on enforcement drives to Check on sale of adulterated spices
The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) on December 29, 2020 has issued an order related
to Enforcement drives to check on Sale of adulterated spices in domestic market.
The commissioner of Food Safety of all States/UTs are directed to conduct an enforcement drive to check the
adulteration in wholesale markets or mandi those who commonly used spices like haldi, dhaniya, lal mirch
powder etc. which comes under their jurisdiction. The necessary actions will be taken against the defaulting
Food Business Operators (FBO) under the provisions of FSS Act, 2006 and Food Safety and Standards
(Prohibition and Restriction on Sales) Regulations, 2011. It has been further stated that no person shall sell
powdered spices and condiments except under packaged conditions.
{Order No. 4(37) 2017/States/RCD/FSSAI}
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IRDAI issues circular for the Disclosure of the benefit illustration for health insurance
policies on floater basis
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) on December 28, 2020 has issued a
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s The benefit insurers shall provide the customised benefit illustration on their websites in the prescribed
format.
s All the norms shall be adopted by April 01, 2021.
s The constructed ages shall be selected from the age bands.
s The guidelines shall be made part of the product prospectus as well.
[Notification No. IRDAI/HLT/REG/CIR/298/12/2020]
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IRDAI issues Guidelines on the Standard Travel Insurance Policy
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) on December 28, 2020 has issued a
circular for the Guidelines on the Standard Travel Insurance Policy.
s The Company will indemnify the Insured person up to the sum insured as mentioned in the Certificate of
Insurance/Policy Schedule in respect of Hospitalisation Expenses reasonably and necessarily incurred as an
in-patient, for treatment of injuries sustained following an accident to the Common Carrier during the period of
travel.
s If the Insured Person is admitted in a room where the Room Rent incurred or the Room Category is
different than the one specified in the Policy Certificate, then the Insured shall bear the rateable proportion of
the total associated Medical Expenses (including surcharge or taxes thereon) in the proportion of the
difference between the room rent actually incurred and the room rent limit or the Room Rent of the entitled
room category to the room rent actually incurred.
s If the Common Carrier in which the insured person is travelling meets with an accident resulting in death of
insured person within 365 days from the date of Accident, then the Company will pay as compensation to the
legal heirs / nominee, the amount stated as sum insured in the policy schedule/ Certificate of Insurance.
s Following an admissible claim under Death due to Accident (PA), the Company shall pay for repatriation of
mortal remains of the insured person from the place of death to the Insured’s place of residence up to the
limits mentioned in the Certificate of Insurance/policy schedule, provided, the death of the insured person
occurred in a location that is not the place of residence of the insured person and the place of death is at
least 100 kilometres from his place of residence.
s If during the period of insurance, the insured person sustains accidental injuries, due to an accident to the
Common Carrier, resulting in hospitalization as an in-patient, the Company shall pay cash benefit mentioned
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admissible claim under the policy. Benefits under this Section are payable as benefit based irrespective of
the costs incurred.
All the stakeholders are required to present their comments and suggestions by January 06, 2021.
Stakeholders are also requested to suggest a suitable name for the product. The person whose suggested
name is selected will be issued a certificate of appreciation by Chairman, IRDAI. The comments along with
the suggested name may be mailed to munshi@irdai.gov.in.
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Air Conditioner and its related Parts, Hermetic Compressor and Temperature Sensing
Controls (Quality Control) Second Amendment Order, 2020
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry on December 22, 2020 has issued the Air Conditioner and its related
Parts, Hermetic Compressor and Temperature Sensing Controls (Quality Control) Second Amendment
Order, 2020 to further amend the Air Conditioner and its related Parts, Hermetic Compressor and
Temperature Sensing Controls (Quality Control) Order, 2019.
s Paragraph 1 (2), which specifies the enforcement of the order, has been substituted, namely:
“It shall come into force with effect from January 01, 2022.”
[Notification No. S.O. 4671 (E)]
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MoFPI amends the Guidelines for operation greens
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) on December 22, 2020 has issued guidelines for short
term intervention for eligible fruits and vegetables under operation Greens as a part of Atmanirbhar Bharat
Abhiyan.
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s 50% subsidy on transportation from surplus to deficient markets and 50% subsidy on storage including
cold storages.
s The pilot for 6 months has been further extended till March 31, 2021.
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MoFPI extends the subsidy on transportation of all kinds of fruits and vegetables
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) on December 22, 2020 has issued a notification for the
subsidy for transportation of all fruits and vegetables via any type of train service by Indian Railway under
Operation Greens. The Ministry has further extended the subsidy for transportation of fruits and vegetables.
Railway will provide 50% transport subsidy directly to the applicant for any type of fruits and vegetables.
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FSSAI issued guidelines for the disposal of seized and rejected food items or articles
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on December 21, 2020 has issued guidelines for
the disposal of seized and rejected food items/articles.
The procedure for disposal of seized articles of foods by destruction are as follows:
s The disposal of seized item/article shall be preferably within the jurisdiction of the court in which the case
has been filed.
s The disposal of seized item/article shall be with the due approval of concerned designated officer.
s The seized item/article should be disposed by way of incineration preferably. Similarly, the concerned
designated officer may consider the same for disposal by manuring/composting or biogas or dumping or as
deemed fit.
s The Designated Officer decide the mode/method of destruction which should be environment friendly.
s The FSO/officer authorised by Designated officer should supervise the disposal with presence of two
independent witness.
s The FSO/officer should submit the certificate of disposal to the Designated officer with a copy to the
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s In case of Imported Foodstuffs, which found to be unfit for human consumption or seized for the
contravention of Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006, the authorized officers of FSSAI should follow the
procedure under the Regulation No. 16, Chapter-XII of FSS (Imports) Regulation, 2017 and the provision of
the custom Act, 1962 (52of 1962) read with the Disposal Manual –2019 of the Central Board of Indirect
Taxes & Customs.
s Every Designated Officer should identify suitable facilities for incineration/manuring/composting within a
month and furnish a list to the Food Safety Commissioner and forward the consolidated list to FSSAI.
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Draft Insurance Ombudsman (Amendment) Rules, 2020
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) on December 22, 2020 has issued the Draft Insurance Ombudsman
(Amendment) Rules, 2020 to further amend the Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017, in the following
manner:-
s In rule 4(1), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:—
“(l) “complaints management system” means an online platform developed by the Council for Insurance
Ombudsmen for the purpose of online submission and tracking of the status of complaints lodged with any
office of Ombudsman.”
s In rules 7sfor sub-rule (3) regarding selection of Ombudsman by a selection committee, shall be
substituted
s In rules 7sfor sub-rule (4) regarding selection criteria by executive council, shall be substituted
s In rule 8, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:—
"8. Term of office of Ombudsman.—An Ombudsman shall be appointed for a term of three years and shall
not be eligible for reappointment: Provided that no person shall hold office as Ombudsman after he has
attained the age of sixty-five years: Provided further that every Ombudsman in office on the date of coming
into force of the Insurance Ombudsman (Amendment) Rules, 2020, may continue to hold office for the term
specified at the time of his appointment or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.”
s In rule 14, he following sub-rule shall be inserted, namely:—
“(6) The Council for Insurance Ombudsmen shall develop a complaints management system.”
s In rule 15, the following sub-rule shall be inserted, namely:—
“(5) The Ombudsman may, on his own or on the request of the complainant, hear a matter through video
conference if he is satisfied that circumstances so require, after notifying the complainant and the insurer
concerned, subject to guidelines issued by the Council for Insurance Ombudsmen in this regard and
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Objections or suggestions, if any, from persons likely to be affected may be addressed to the Secretary,
Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services, Jeevan Deep Building, 3rd floor, Sansad Marg, New
Delhi – 110 001. Objections or suggestions that may be received from persons likely to be affected with
respect to the draft rules within the period of 45 days shall be considered by the Central Government.
[Notification no.: G.S.R. 788(E)]
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Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order 2020
The Ministry of Steel on December 22, 2020 has issued the steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order,
2020, it provides the following namely:-
s Compulsory use of Standard Mark
s Certification and enforcement authority – The Bureau shall be the certifying and enforcing authority in
respect of the steel and steel products, goods and articles specified in this order.
s Penalty for contravention. – Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this order shall be
punishable under the provisions of the said Act.
s Effect of amendment or revision in Indian Standards. – Any amendment or revision made by the Bureau to
any of the Indian Standards specified shall apply to this order with effect from the date notified by the Bureau.
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Companies (Auditor’s Report) Second Amendment Order, 2020
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on December 17, 2020 has issued the the Companies (Auditor’s
Report) Second Amendment Order, 2020 to further amend the e Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020.
s Paragraph 2, which specifies the auditor’s report to contain matters specifies, has been substituted,
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“Every report made by the auditor under section 143 of the Companies Act on the accounts of every
company audited by him, to which this Order applies, for the financial years commencing on or after the April
01, 2021, shall in addition, contain the matters specified in paragraphs 3 and 4, as may be applicable.”
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Draft Petroleum (Amendment) Rules, 2020
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MPNG) on December 09, 2020 has issued the draft Petroleum
(Amendment) Rules, 2020 to further amend the Petroleum Rules, 2002.
s Rule 144 (6), which specifies the procedure for the issue of no objection certificate, has been substituted,
namely:
“Railway has been added after the word airport.”
All persons likely to be affected thereby and notice is hereby given that the said draft shall be taken into
consideration on or after the expiry of a period of forty-five days from the date on which the copies of the
Gazette of India containing the draft rules are made available to the public; Objections and suggestions which
may be received from any person within the period specified above will be considered by the Central
Government. The objections and suggestions, if any, may be addressed to the Joint Secretary (Marketing),
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, New Delhi-110 107 or sent by email at: jsm.png@nic.in.
[Notification No. G.S.R. 775 (E)]
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MOP&NG amends resolution regarding setting up the remote area ROs
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOP&NG) on December 16, 2020 has issued a Notification to
amend its earlier resolution no.: P-12029(11)/2/2018-OMC-PNG dated November 08, 2019 regarding setting
up the remote area ROs. The emergence of Covid-19 pandemic led to an unprecedented situation in the
country and also led to severe disruption in many processes critical for setting up the retail outlets and
therefore the MOP&NG amend the time period of two years granted in clause 9.1 of the above said
Resolution for setting up the remote area ROs under the past period’s remote area obligations has been
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[Notification No.: P-12029(11)/2/2018-OMC-PNG]
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TRAI releases press release on Consumer Outreach Programs by TRAI through online
mode
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on December 21, 2020 has issued a press release on the
consumer outreach programs by TRAI through online mode. One of the important objectives of TRAI is to
safeguard consumer interests and create consumer awareness. Towards this objective, TRAI organizes
consumer outreach programs in different parts of the country. In the current situation of Corona Virus
Pandemic, it was decided to conduct such programs via online platform where consumers can join while
sitting at their home, shop, or office. Consumers were also informed about various frauds viz. Tower fraud,
missed calls from ISD nos. etc. and how to remain careful with these frauds. Consumers were also informed
about recent amendment of broadcasting and cable TV regulations. In case of any clarifications, Sh. Sanjeev
Banzal, Advisor (CA&IT), TRAI may be contacted at Telephone: 011-23210990 or email ID:
advisorit@trai.gov.in.
[Press Release No. 100 of 2020]
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Ministry of Civil Aviation directs regarding operation of scheduled air transport
services
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on December 16, 2020 has issued a Notification in supersession of its earlier
Notification no. AV-11012/4/2005-A dated January 06, 2020 regarding operation of scheduled air transport
services to/from Diu aerodrome. It has been directed that no person shall operate Scheduled air transport
services to/from Diu aerodrome after June 30, 2021 unless it has been licensed by the Director General of
Civil Aviation as required by the Aircraft Rules, 1937.
[Notification No.: AV-11012/4/2005-A]
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Energy Conservation (Energy Consumption Norms and Standards for Designated
Consumers, Form, Time within which, and Manner of Preparation and Implementation
of Scheme, Procedure for Issue of Energy Savings Certificate and Value of Per Metric
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The Ministry of Power on December 14, 2020 notifies the Energy Conservation (Energy Consumption Norms
and Standards for Designated Consumers, Form, Time within which, and Manner of Preparation and
Implementation of Scheme, Procedure for Issue of Energy Savings Certificate and Value of Per Metric Ton of
Oil Equivalent of Energy Consumed) Amendment Rules, 2020 to further amend the Energy conservation
(Energy Consumption Norms and Standards for Designated Consumers, Form, Time within which, and
Manner of Preparation and Implementation of Scheme, Procedure for Issue of Energy Savings Certificate
and Value of Per Metric Ton of Oil Equivalent of Energy Consumed) Rules, 2012.
The amendments are made in Rule 16 on “Specification of value of energy”, a new sub-rule 16(2A) has been
inserted which stated that the value of per metric tonne of oil equivalent of energy consumed for the purpose
of these rules shall be Rs. 18402/- Only for the year 2018-19 and for the succeeding target years the such
amount as may be specified by the Central Government, by notification in the Official Gazette.
Explanation- The purpose of Sub-rule 2A is that the price of one metric tonne of oil equivalent discovered for
the year 2018-2019 is based on the changes in corresponding energy mix due to addition of new sectors that
is Petroleum Refinery, Railways and Electricity Distribution companies under the Perform, Achieve and Trade
Scheme and further streamlining of price calculation methodology, as per notification G.S.R. 373 (E), dated
the 31st March 2016.
These Rules shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
[Notification No. - G.S.R. 779 (E)]
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Commercial
Department of Consumer Affairs issues a Notification for Online Application for
Registration of importer of weights and measures
Dec 30, 2020 | Central | Commercial
The Department of Consumer Affairs on December 28, 2020 issued Notification regarding Online application
submission for Registration of importer of Weights & Measures and Manufacturer or Packer or Importer of
packaged commodities are under Section 19 of Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and Rule 27 of Legal Metrology
(Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 Respectively, has been developed and functional.
After January 1, 2020, online applocations shall be submitted on lm.doca.gov.in.
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MHA issues extension in Guidelines for Surveillance, Containment and Caution for
Covid-19
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on December 28, 2020 issued an Order regarding extension in guidelines for
Surveillance, Containment and Caution in order dated November 25, 2020, is now extended to January 31,
2021.
1. Strict Surveillance and caution need to be maintained, in respect of the fresh surge in cases globally and
emergence of new variant of virus in United Kingdom.
2. Appropriate measures should be taken by the State/UT Government in regard of
3. The National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC) recommend prioritize the
vaccine during the initial phase to the Health Care Workers, Front Line Workers, Person aged 50 years &
above and below 50 years with comorbidities.
4. Hon’ble Supreme Court has issued the directions to the State Governments regarding Strict enforcement
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weekends/night and enforce complete lockdown in containment zones.
♦ All State and Union Territories should appoint one Nodal Officer for each covid hospital.
♦ State Government should constitute a committee to carry fire audit once in a month of covid hospital.
♦ The covid hospitals should take and apply for NOC from fire department.
5. No restriction on inter-state and intra-state movement of persons and goods including those for cross
land-border trade under treaties with neighbouring countries.
6. State/UTs can impose local restriction with a view to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Order No. 40-3/2020-DM –I(A)
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Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Registration of Warehouses (Amendment)
Rules, 2020
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on December 21, 2020 has issued the
Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Registration of Warehouses (Amendment) Rules, 2020 to
further amend the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Registration of Warehouses Rules, 2017.
s Third schedule, which specifies the application fees for the registration and renewal with the authority, has
been substituted.
[Notification No. G.S.R. 782 (E)]
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BIS notifies the India standards or amendments to certain Indian Standard
The Bureau of Indian Standards on December 18, 2020 has issued a Notification to notify the India
standards/amendments to the following Indian Standards, particulars of which are given below regarding their
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s IS 271 : 2020 Textiles s Grading of White, Tossa and Daisee Uncut Indian Jute
s IS 3500 : 2020 Mango Chutney s Specification
s IS 4956 : 2020 Synthetic Detergents for Industrial Purposes s Specification
s IS 6455 : 2020 Single Row Deep Groove Ball Bearings s Specification
s IS 7317 : 2020 Uniaxial Jacking Test for Deformation Modulus of Rock Mass s Code of Practice
s IS 11471 : 2020/ISO 2551 : 2020 Textile Floor Coverings and Textile Floor Coverings in Tile Form s
Determination of Dimensional Changes Due to the Effects of Varied Water and Heat Conditions and
Distortion out of Plane
s IS 12723 : 2020/ISO 6432 : 2015 Pneumatic Fluid Power s Single Rod Cylinders, 1 000 kPa (10 bar)
series, bores from 8 mm to 25 mm s Basic and Mounting Dimensions
s IS 13450 (Part 2/Sec 41) : 2020/IEC 60601-2-41 : 2009 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 2 Particular
Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance Section 41 Surgical Luminaires and Luminaires
for Diagnosis
s IS 13779 : 2020 a. c. Static Watthour Meters, Class 1 and 2 s Specification
s IS 14496 (Part 1) : 2020 Preparation of Landslide Hazard Zonation Maps in Mountainous Terrains s
Guidelines Part 1 Meso-Zonation
s IS 15037 : 2020/IEC 61078 : 2016 Reliability Block Diagrams
s IS 15963 (Part 7) : 2020/ISO 12647-7 : 2016 Graphic Technology s Process Control for the Production of
HalfTone Colour Separations, Proof and Production Prints Part 7 Proofing Processes Working Directly from
Digital Data, etc.
[Notification No.: HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (113)]
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FSSAI mandates online submission of Annual Return by Food Business with effect
from FY 2020-21
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on December 18, 2020 has issued a Notification
regarding Mandatory online submission of Annual Return by Food Business wef FY 2020-21. The revised
format of Annual Return has already been incorporated in Food Safety Compliance System (FOSCOS) and
utility for online submission of Annual Return is being used by food business voluntarily. The provision of
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s The food business need not maintain receipts and records of physical nature.
s FBOs shall be saved from inadvertent penalties
s Reminders for submission of annual returns would be sent digitally. Country/State-wise analysis of data
would be possible.
s Updated data would be available, as till now all analysis is based on the data provided by the food
businesses at the time of obtaining of license, etc
Therefore, it is decided that online submission of Annual Returns on Food Safety Compliance System
(FOSCOS - https://foscos.fssai.gov.in) shall be made mandatory for food businesses involved in
manufacturing and importing of food products, wef FY 2020-21 (window for return filing for FY 2020-21 will
open wef 1" April 2021 onwards). All licensing authorities are directed to refrain from insisting physical
submission of returns and ensure that FBOs are well informed and facilitated to file the returns online on
FOSCOS.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has amended the
notification for individuals issuing ration card and Aadhar Card
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on December 17, 2020 has amended the
notification no. S.O. 371 (E) dated February 08, 2017 which specifies that the individuals shall have a rations
card mandatorily.
Ø In paragraph 1 (2), which specifies the procedure for beneficiaries, has been substituted, namely:
“All such eligible beneficiaries entitled to receive subsidised food grains or Cash Transfer of Food Subsidy
under NFSA, who do not possess the Aadhaar Number or, are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, but are desirous
of availing subsidised food grains or Cash Transfer of Food Subsidy under NFSA are hereby required to
make application for Aadhaar enrolment by March 31, 2021, provided he or she is entitled to obtain Aadhaar
as per Section 3 of the said Act. All such individuals may visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre (list available at
www.uidai.gov.in) to get enrolled for Aadhaar.”
Ø Paragraph 2 (1), which specifies the enrolment of beneficiaries, has been substituted, namely:
“Wide publicity through media and individual notices through the district food supply office or fair price shops,
etc., shall be given to beneficiaries of subsidised food grains or Cash Transfer of Food Subsidy under NFSA
to make them aware of the requirement of Aadhaar under the scheme and they may be advised to get

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themselves enrolled at the nearest enrolment centres available in their areas by March 31, 2021, 2017 in
case they are not already enrolled. The list of locally available enrolment centres shall be made available to
them.”
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BIS extends the enforcement period for certain Indian standards
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on December 04, 2020 has issued a Notification to notify the
amendments to the following Indian standards and the date till it will be extended to remain in force:-
s IS 2347 : 2017 Domestic Pressure Cooker s Specification (Sixth Revision) will remain in force till May 25,
2021
s IS 3196 (Part 1) : 2013 Welded Low Carbon Steel Gas Cylinder Exceeding 5 Litre Water Capacity or Low
Pressure Liquefiable Gases Part 1 Cylinders for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) s Specification (Sixth
Revision) will remain in force till May 25, 2021
s IS 8472 : 2019 Centrifugal Regenerative Pump for Clear Cold Water s Specification (Second Revision) will
remain in force till June 07, 2021
[Notification No.: HQ-PUB014/1/2020-PUB-BIS]
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Labour
PFRDA issues circular for Exit process through self-authorized by eNPS Subscribers
Dec 29, 2020 | Central | Labour
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) on December 22, 2020 has issued a Circular
for self-authorizing exit process by extending the offline Aadhaar of eNPS Subscribers.
The process for eNPS are as follows:
• The eNPS Subscribers can furnish their offline Aadhaar details with a corpus up to Rs. 10 Lacs in their NPS
Accounts.
• An Online platform has been enabled for the eNPS Subscribers with corpus more than 10 Lacs as well as
associated to points of presence (POPs). In which, all the request for exit will be verified by POPs.
• For the Subscribers not associated with POPs will be verified by their respective banks which are registered
as POPs with PFRDA.
The process for self-authorization using offline Aadhaar is defined under Annexure.
{Circular No. PFRDA/2020/54/SUP-CRA/23}
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MoLE issues notification for the Implementation of certain provisions of the Code on
Wages, 2019
The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) on December 18, 2020 has issued a notification specifying
that the certain provisions of Code on wages, 2019 shall come in force.

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The following provisions have been made:
s Section 42 (1), (2), (3), (10) and (11) which specifies the constitution of the Central and State advisory
board shall come in to force to the extent they relate to the Central Advisory Board.
s Section 67 (2) (s) and (t), which specifies the delegation of powers shall come into force to the extent they
relate to the Central Advisory Board.
s Section 69 (7) and (9), which specifies the repeal and savings shall come into force.
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EPFO declares list of holiday to be observed in Central Government Offices during the
year 2021
The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) on December 11, 2020 has issued a notification to declare
the list of National and Festival holidays for the year 2021.
The followings are the holidays declared under Negotiable Instrument Ac, 1881:-
s Republic day
s Holi
s Good Friday
s Gurunanak Jayanti
s Mahaveer Jayanti
s Birthday of Dr BR Ambedkar
s Ram Navmi
s Maha Shivratri
s Makarsankranti
s Onam
s Pongal
s Basant Panchami

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s Rath Yatra
s Gudi Padava
s Id ul fitar
s Id ul joha
s Independence Day
s Muharram
s Id-e-Milad
s Janam astami
s Gandhi Jayanti
s Dusssera
s Additional holiday for Dusssera
s Lakxmi Pujan/ Diwali
s Buddha Purnima
s Christmas day
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Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Government adds a category of Employment under Minimum Wages
Act, 1948
Dec 24, 2020 | Andhra Pradesh | Labour
The Department of Labour Factories Boilers and Insurance Medical Services on December 23, 2020 has
issued a Notification to add a separate category of Employment under the category of "Foot wear and
Leather Industry at serial number "74", in Part-1 of the Schedule of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 in its
application to the State of Andhra Pradesh.
All the persons likely to be affected thereby, that any objections or suggestions with respect to the proposed
addition of the entry in the Schedule will be taken into consideration upto three months from the date of
publication of this notification in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette. The objections/suggestions should be
addressed to the Principal Secretary to Government of Andhra Pradesh, Labour, Factories, Boilers and
Insurance Medical Services Department through the Special Commissioner of Labour, Andhra Pradesh,
Vijayawada.
[Notification No.: G.O.Rt.No. 547]
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APSCHE issues Resurgence Planning for Academic Continuity in Universities and
colleges in Andhra Pradesh - COVID 19
Dec 23, 2020 | Andhra Pradesh | Industry Specific
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education issued Resurgence Planning for Academic Continuity
in Universities and colleges in Andhra Pradesh - COVID 19. The following are the guidance issued:-
s Universities and colleges have to gear up for starting academic year using online teaching, learning and
evaluation processes.
s Possibilities of accomplishing field work via virtual interactions and site visits can be experimented with
s To streamline interactions and exchange of information, Universities and Colleges should consider use of
Learning Management Systems (LMS) for all academic activities including Uploading relevant documents,
managing student interactions during and after the class etc.
s Reopening of education institutions must be safe and consistent with state’s overall COVID-19 health
response, with all reasonable measures taken to protect students, staff, teachers and their families.
s All examinations for the outgoing batch of students shall be completed by the end of September 2020.

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s If any student is unable to take the examination due to valid reasons related to COVID-19, separate exams
shall be conducted to such students at a later date.
s Cleanliness and hygienic conditions as per safety and health advisories of the concerned government
departments are to be maintained at all places.
s Downloading of ‘ArogyaSetu’ App may be advised for every staff and student of the university and college.
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Assam
Government of Assam publishes Calendar for the year 2021
Dec 31, 2020 | Assam | Commercial
The General Administration Department of Government of Assam on December 18, 2020 has published the
List of holidays for the offices under the Government of Assam and all Revenue and Magisterial Courts in
Assam for the Year 2021.
The list of Holidays are as follows:
• Magh Bihu & Tusu Puja – January 14, 2021 to January 15, 2021
• Netaji’s Birthday –January 23, 2021
• Republic Day/Gwther Bathou San - January 26, 2021
• Me-Dam-Me-Phi – January 31, 2021
• Bir Chilaray Divas – February 27, 2021
• Maha Shivarati – March 11, 2021
• Dol Jatra– March 28, 2020
• Good Friday – April 2, 2021
• Bohag Bihu – April 14, 2021 to April 16, 2021
• Idu’l Fitr - May 14, 2021
• Sati Sadhani Divas – April 21, 2021
• May Day – May 1, 2021
• Tithi of Damodardeva – May 12, 2021
• Budha Purnima – May 26, 2021
• Id-Ul-Zuha – July 21, 2021
• Independence Day – August 15, 2021
• Ththi of Sri Sri Madhabdeva – August 27, 2021
• Karam Puja – August 29, 2021
• Janam Ashtami – August 30, 2021

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• Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva – September 8, 2021
• Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi – October 2, 2021
• Durga Puja – October 12, 2021 to October 14, 2021
• Bijoya Dashomi & Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankar deva – October 15, 2021
• Kati Bihu – October 18, 2021
• Kali puja & Diwali – November 4, 2021
• Bharti Dwitiya/Bhai Dooj – November 5, 2021
• Chhat Puja – November 10, 2021
• Sri Guru Nanak Birthday - November 19, 2021
• Lachit Divas - November 24, 2021
• Asom Divas (Su-ka-pha Divas) - December 2, 2021
• Christmas Day– December 25, 2021
The List of Half Holiday (At 1 P.M) -
• Muharram – August 19, 2021
• Lakshmi Puja – August 20, 2021
{Notification No. - GAG(A).81/2016/637}
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Chandigarh
Chandigarh Administration publishes Calendar for the year 2021
Dec 30, 2020 | Chandigarh | Commercial
The Home Department of Chandigarh Administration on December 18, 2020 has published List of holidays
as Public Holidays in all Government Offices for the Year 2021.
The list of Holidays are as follows:
• All Saturdays
• All Sundays
• Guru Gobind Singh Ji Birthday – January 20, 2021
• Republic Day - January 26, 2021
• Maha Shivarati – March 11, 2021
• Holi – March 29, 2021
• Good Friday – April 2, 2021
• Rama Navami – April 21, 2021
• Idu’l Fitr - May 14, 2021
• Budha Purnima – May 26, 2021
• Id-ul- Zuha (Bakrid) - July 21, 2021
• Independence Day – August 15, 2021
• Janam Ashtami – August 30, 2021
• Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday – October 2, 2021
• Diwali – November 4, 2021
• Sri Guru Nanak’s Birthday– November 19, 2021
• Christmas Day– December 25, 2021
The employee can avail any Two Holidays other than mentioned Holiday out of stated Restricted Holidays.
{Notification No. - 6/1/1-IH(I)-2020/13639}

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Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh Government amends the Mandi Duty Exemption Rules, 2014
Dec 23, 2020 | Chhattisgarh | Industry Specific
The Ministry of Agriculture Development and Farmers Welfare, Chhattisgarh on December 14, 2020 has
issued a Notification to notify the following amendments to the Mandi Duty Exemption Rules, 2014, namely:-
s In place of rule 2(e), the following should be substituted, namely
(E) Existing industrial unit: means an industrial unit which has commenced commercial production before the
due date Part-2 and Commercial Production Certificate and has signed a MoU with the State Government on
expanding capital investment capital in the plot and machinery items. under the Agriculture and Food
Processing Industries Policy 2012 and has been issued by the competent authority to this effect, as the case
may be sustainable small scale industry. Holds the Registration Certificate / EM of more than Rs 100 crore
and subject to expansion Should have invested a minimum of Rs 100 lakh of permanent
s For clause (1) of rule 3, the following should be substituted, namely: -
"(1) Period under the Agriculture and Industry Policy, 2012 from 01-11-2019 to 31-10-2024 (2019-24). Those
falling in the category of agricultural and food processing industries starting commercial production (in
Annexure) all new and existing industrial units will be exempted from the expansion except the industries
shown.
s In place of Rule 4, the following should be substituted, namely:
"4. Quantity of exemption from mandi duty - First of all, new raw, small, medium and large scale agricultural
and food products processing industry to be set up in the state. Full exemption from the maximum mandi fee
levied on agricultural products (excluding ineligible industries mentioned in Appendix-4 Industrial Policy
2019-24) for a period of 05 years from the date of purchase of goods, up to a maximum amount of Rs 200
crore per year. The total maximum exemption limit shall not exceed percent of the permanent capital
investment made by the unit. "
Any objections or suggestions shall be submitted within a period of 15 days from date of publication to
Ministry of Agriculture Development and Farmers Welfare, Government of Chhattisgarh will be considered.
[Notification No.: 653]
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Delhi
Delhi Government has issued a notification for the Fixation of Charges for the
development of privately owned lands
Dec 29, 2020 | Delhi | Commercial
The Delhi Development Authority on December 23, 2020 has issued a notification for the Fixation of charges
for implementing the policy to enable the development of privately owned lands.
The following principles shall be followed for the fixation of charges:
s In case of conversion from recreational to Residential/Industrial/Commercial, the charges shall be payable
for remunerative component.
s For land parcels proposed for multiple use premises, charges shall be worked out proportionately as per
the respective use.
s The above charges have been derived taking the base use as agricultural. If an applicant has already
availed the use conversion under provisions of Master Plans as notified from time to time and now
approaches the concerned civic authority for change of land use under the present policy, then in such cases
the conversion charges as per the above table would be reduced to the extent of conversion charges already
paid provided documentary evidence to this effect is submitted.
s The owners of Land parcel having activities/uses as existing before the notification of MPD 1962 shall be
liable to pay differential charges as per the above table i.e in case the land falls under G&H category, the
differential charges for conversion from residential to commercial use shall be s10422/- per Sq.mtr (i.e
s20844 minus s10422). In case the request is for conversion to lower use category, say from commercial or
Industrial to residential use, then 25% of the use conversion charges as per Column 2 of the table herein
above will be payable. However, in both the cases, External Development Charges (EDC) shall be payable in
full.
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Goa
Goa Government extends the last date for filing declaration forms in respect of tax
Dec 30, 2020 | Goa | Finance & Taxation
The Finance Department of Goa on December 28, 2020 has issued a notification for the furnishing the
statutory declaration Forms in respect of tax. The final opportunity to submit manual application requesting to
open window for filing online application for declaration forms should be exercised by the Dealers on or
before March 31, 2021.
[Notification No. CCT-26-2/2020-21/1858]
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Department of Forests of Goa exempts registered commercial tree plantation area from
the provision of the Goa, Daman, and Diu (Preservation of Trees) Act, 1984
Dec 30, 2020 | Goa | EHS
The Department of Forests of Goa on December 28, 2020 has issued a notification for the exemption of the
registered commercial tree plantation area from the provision of the Goa, Daman, and Diu (Preservation of
Trees) Act, 1984.
The following terms and conditions for carrying out commercial tree plantation in private non forest land:
s The tree plantation raised on private non forest land shall be registered as commercial plantation area and
such area shall not come under the category of deemed forest/private forest.
s Registration for commercial plantation to be raised on private non forest land shall be carried out by the
landowner in the manner specified by the Forest Department. Registration process shall be completed by the
Forest Department within a period of sixty (60) days.
s An undertaking shall be given by the land owner that he will not cut the plantation before completion of five
years.
s The transportation of any felled tree from the registered commercial plantation area shall be through
digitally signed e-Pass, to be generated, in the manner specified by the Forest Department.
s Forest Department shall complete the procedural formalities within the stipulated time failing which, the
requisite permission shall be deemed to have been granted and accordingly the requisite e-pass shall be
generated.
s The tree grower shall be free to sell and transport the felled timber/wood to any place outside Goa.
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s The whole process of registration, issue of transit pass, and storage of data shall be through dedicated
website hosted on e-district portal Goa online.
[Notification No. 5/7/2020-FOR/232]
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Infrastructure Development Scheme for Dairy Co-operatives
Dec 30, 2020 | Goa | Industry Specific
The Department of Co-Operation of Goa on December 24, 2020 has issued the Infrastructure Development
Scheme for Dairy Co-operatives.
The following are the objectives of the Scheme:
s To strengthen grassroots co-operative movement.
s To enable village co-operatives to become economically viable
s To raise better infrastructure for primary Dairy Co-operative Societies.
s The Dairy Co-operative Societies who are regularly supplying the milk to the Milk Union shall be entitled for
the financial support in the form of grant on the following pattern on yearly basis subject to availability of
funds.
s The scheme is applicable to the societies only after one year of its registration.
s The Society who are having minimum 15% shareholders as ST, shall be considered as TSP Co-operative
Societies for the purpose of availing assistance. For this purpose, the Society shall submit the list of ST
members to ascertain the percentage of shareholders among ST.
s The Registering Authority shall verify the utilization of the grants released.
[Notification No. 1-29-2013-14/PLG/RCS/158/2947]
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Goa Excise Duty (Amendment) Rule, 2020
Dec 29, 2020 | Goa | Finance & Taxation
The Government of Goa on December 17, 2020 has issued the Goa Excise Duty (Amendment) Rules, 2020
to further amend the Goa, Daman and Diu Excise Duty Rules, 1964.

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s Rule 18A, which specifies the fees for the licenses, the table has been substituted.
[Notification No. 1/3/2019-Fin (R&C)/905]
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Goa Government issues notification for the Auto-renewal of the licenses
Dec 29, 2020 | Goa | Labour
The Labour Department of Goa on December 17, 2020 has issued a notification for the auto renewal of the
licenses under certain acts. The auto renewal shall be done for the existing applications and it should not be
processed for all those applications, where there is a change in the particulars.
The following acts shall be included:
s Registrations under the Goa, Daman and Diu Shops and Establishments Act, 1973 and the Goa, Daman
and Diu Shops and Establishments Rules, 1975.
s License under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 and the Goa, Daman, and Diu
Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Rules, 1972.
s License under the Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service)
Act, 1979 and the Goa, Daman, and Diu Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and
Conditions of Service) Rules, 1982.
[Notification No. 24/27/2020/LAB/1110]
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Goa Municipalities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020
Dec 29, 2020 | Goa | Commercial
The Goa Government on December 22, 2020 has issued the Goa Municipalities (Amendment) Ordinance,
2020 to further amend the Goa Municipalities Act, 1968.
s Section 88, which specifies the provisions regarding the transfer of municipal property, has been
substituted, namely:

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“No Council shall transfer any of its immovable property without the sanction of the Government: Provided
that a Council may, for the purpose of construction of markets, shops or such other amenities intended for
the overall development of the municipal area, associate private entrepreneurs in such projects on such
terms and conditions including transfer of marketable title of the entire project or part thereof, with the
approval of the Government.”
s Section 88A, which specifies the prohibition of unauthorized transfer of premises of the Council, has been
inserted, namely:
“No person shall sub-let, or transfer or assign his right in, or part with possession of, the premises of the
Council leased to him to any other person and no person shall accept such transfer, or assignment, or
occupy any premises of the Council in contravention of the provisions of section 88.”
s Section 88B, which specifies the Penalty, has been inserted, namely:
“Whoever contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 88A shall be punishable with imprisonment
for a term which may extend to three years or with fine of rupees two lakh or with both.”
s Section 88C, which specifies the offence to be cognizable and non-bailable, has been inserted, namely:
“An offence punishable under section 88B shall be cognizable and nonbailable.”
s Section 88D, which specifies the regularization of unauthorised transfer of premises of the council, has
been inserted, namely:
“Where a lessee of the Council has sub-let, or transferred, or assigned his right in, or parted with possession
of, the premises of the Council leased to him to any other person (transferee) before commencement of the
Goa Municipalities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020, such transferee shall, within a period of six months from
such commencement make an application to the Chief officer, for regularization of his occupation of such
premises executing a lease in such form as may be prescribed by the Government, along with the processing
fee and transfer fee as specified in the table below and the supporting documents to show that the lessee
has sub-let, or transferred, or assigned his right in, or parted with possession of the premises, to him.”
[Ordinance No. 13 of 2020]
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Government of Goa extends the last date of application for the settlement purpose
Dec 29, 2020 | Goa | Industry Specific
Department of Finance Revenue & Control Division on December 29, 2020 issued a Notification regarding
extension of last date under Section 5(1) of the Goa (Recovery of Arrears of Tax through Settlement) Act,
2009 which specify application by the applicant for the settlement purpose is now extended to January 31,
2020.

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