Legislation Updates Archives

Proof of identity will be treated as sufficient compliance where proof of address is not available with the consignee

The Central Board of Excise and Customs has relaxed the KYC norms for imports effected by courier mode. In terms of the

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

Anti Hijacking Act, 2016

The Anti Hijacking Act, 2016 (Act No. 30 of 2016) received President’s assent on 13th May, 2016 and intends to give effect

Legislation Updates Notifications

Exemption on customs duty on fuel in the tank of an “Indian Airline” is not limited to the government carrier “Indian Airlines”

The Central Board of Excise and Customs has clarified that exemption on customs duty on fuel in the tank of an “Indian

Intellectual Property Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

The Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2016 comes into force

The Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2016 (Revised Rules) have come into force from 16 May 2016. The key highlights of the Revised Rules

Legislation Updates Notifications

National Policy for Women(Draft)

The Draft of National Policy for Women makes recommendations that empowerment of women is a socio-political ideal envisioned in relation to the wider

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Implementation of procedure for the “Single Window Integrated Declaration” mechanism

In line with the mandate of ease of doing business

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016 received the assent of President on 6th May 2016. The Act amends

Legislation Updates Notifications

Procedure for implementation of the track and trace system for export of pharmaceutical and drug consignments, amended

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has amended the procedure for implementation of the track and trace system for export of pharmaceutical

Legislation Updates Notifications

Conditions for exemption from customs duty on parts, revamped

The conditions for exemption from customs duty on parts, equipment and tools required for maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircrafts has been

Legislation Updates Notifications

Anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of Normal Butanol or N-Butyl Alcohol into India

The Central Government has imposed definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of Normal Butanol or N-Butyl Alcohol (Tariff Item 2905 13 00) into

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

Employee’s Pension Scheme, 2016

The Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by 6A read with section 7(1) of the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous

Legislation Updates Notifications

No fees to be charged by customs officers in ports that operate on a 24X7 basis

The Central Board of Excise and Customs has amended the Customs (Fees for Rendering Services by Customs Officers) Regulations, 1998. The amendment,

Legislation Updates Notifications

Customs duty rates reduced on items imported into India from Japan

Per the obligations under the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, the Central Government has further reduced customs duty rates on various items

Legislation Updates Notifications

35% Customs duty on imported baggage beyond duty free limit

In line with the new Baggage Rules of 2016; New notifications has been issued by the Government relating to imposition of customs

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2016

The Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by section 15 of the Notaries Act, 1952, makes Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2016

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Indian Electricity Grid Code) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2016

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission in exercise of the power conferred under clause (h) of subsection (1) of Section 79 read with

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Second Amendment Rules, 2016

The Central Government in exercise of power conferred by Section 3(1) of All India Services Act, 1951, makes Indian Administrative Service (Cadre)

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Merchant Shipping (Seafarer’s Bio-metric Identity Document) Rules, 2016

The Central Government in exercise of power conferred by sub-section (2) of section 99A and section 457 of the Merchant Shipping Act,

Legislation Updates Notifications

Introduction of definition of e – commerce in Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020)

The Central Government in exercise of power conferred by Section 5 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 of the

Foreign Legislation Legislation Updates

The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Rules, 2016 notified

The Principal Rules namely the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995 has been amended by the Scheduled