Govt. to amend law to allow public projects near protected heritage sites
The Union Cabinet has approved the introduction of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in Parliament. To make way
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Notifications issued by various government departments, government bodies etc.
Cabinet approves amendment of Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971 enabling summary eviction proceedings in residential accommodation
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for amendment in Section 2 and Section 3 of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised
Continue readingGovt. notifies Exemption from quoting Aadhaar/Enrolment ID to certain individuals
The Central Government vide notification dated 11th May, 2017 has notified that the requirement of quoting of Aadhaar/Enrolment ID shall not apply
Continue readingDraft ICDS on Real Estate Transactions notified
The Committee constituted by the Finance Minister to suggest the areas in respect of which further Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS)
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RBI can direct banks to initiate insolvency resolution process
S.O. 1435(E).-In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35AA of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (10 of 1949), the Central Government hereby
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Benefit of enhanced maternity leave to be extended to women workers already on maternity leave on date of enforcement of Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017
The Government has notified the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 on 28th March, 2017 and the provisions of the Amendment Act have
Continue readingDraft Rules relating to valuation of unquoted equity share for purposes of Sections 56 and 50CA of IT Act, 1961
The Finance Act, 2017 inserted clause (x) in sub-section (2) of Section 56 of the Income Tax Act 1961 (‘the Act’) so
Continue readingSEBI issues circular on disclosure of executive remuneration by Mutual Funds/Asset Management Companies
Circular on Mutual Funds [SEBI/HO/IMD/DF2/CIR/P/2017/35 dated April 28, 2017] 1.Please refer to SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/IMD/DF2/CIR/P/2016/42 dated 18 March 2016. 2.In partial
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Aadhaar mandatory for availing benefits under PDS Kerosene Scheme
S.O. 1358(E).—Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as identity document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, brings
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Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016 comes into force
The regulation of real estate sector involving over 76,000 companies across the county becomes a reality from May 1, 2017 with the
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Guidelines on charging of Service Charge by hotels/restaurants issued
Guidelines on Fair Trade Practices Related to Charging of Service Charge from Consumers by Hotels/Restaurants Whereas, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government
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Government notifies securities in which Trust money can be invested
S.O. 1267(E).—In pursuance of Section 20 of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 (2 of 1882), the Central Government hereby specifies the following securities
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NCT of Delhi bans manufacture, storage, distribution & sale of tobacco in any form, for 1 year
No. F.211(17)DOFS/HQ/2017/12301-12321.—WHEREAS, Gutka, Pan Masala, Flavoured / Scented Tobacco, Kharra and similar products containing tobacco by whatsoever name called, cause damage to the
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Updation of National Register of Citizens, 1951 in respect of State of Assam extended to 31-12-2017
ORDER [29th March, 2017] S.O. 991(E) .—WHEREAS, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 18 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 (57
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India notifies Information Utilities Regulations
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), in exercise of its powers conferred by Sections 196, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213,
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Combinations falling within threshold limits not required to be filed before Competition Commission of India
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has undertaken a major reform in the regulation of combinations under the Competition Act, bringing India
Continue readingClarifications on implementation of GAAR provisions under Income Tax Act, 1961
The General Anti Avoidance Rule (GAAR) provisions shall be effective from the Assessment Year 2018-19 onwards, i.e. Financial Year 2017-18 onwards. The necessary procedures
Continue readingCBDT issues Guiding Principles for determination of Place of Effective Management (POEM) of a Company
The concept of Place of Effective Management (POEM) for deciding the Residential Status of a company was introduced by the Finance Act,
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AADHAR to be made mandatory for MNREGA
S.O. 19(E).––Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as identity document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes,
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The Companies (Removal of Difficulties) Fourth Order, 2016, notified
S.O 3676(E).— Whereas clause (c) of sub-section (1) of Section 434 of the Companies Act, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as the 2013
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