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National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Act, 2021 declares six institutes of national importance

The Ministry of Law and Justice has passed the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act, 2021 on December 18, 2021.

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Government of Haryana enhances dearness allowance from existing 312% to 356%

On December 17, 2021, the Finance Department of Haryana has issued a notification to announce increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for

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UK | Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) Regulations 2021 extends sick pay leave from 7 to 28 days where employers are precluded from requiring medical evidence

The Government of United Kingdom has passed the Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) Regulations 2021 on December 17, 2021. The Regulations provide

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MeitY introduces incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions

On December 17, 2021, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has notified the decision of the Government to incentivise the acquiring

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Parliament passes Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021

On December 21, 2021, Rajya Sabha has passed the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill was passed in Lok Sabha on

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High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Act, 2021

On December 18, 2021, the High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Act, 2021 received the assent

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Election Laws (Amendment) Bill to link electoral rolls with Aadhar

The Lok Sabha has passed the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 on December 20, 2021 which seeks to link electoral rolls with

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SEBI revises the Operational Circular for issue and listing of Non-convertible Securities, Securitised Debt Instruments, Security Receipts, Municipal Debt Securities and Commercial Paper

The Securities & Exchange Board of India has revised the Operational Circular for issue and listing of Non-convertible Securities, Securitised Debt Instruments,

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Junior advocates to be paid stipend upto INR 5000 per month vide the Kerala Advocates’ Stipend Rules, 2021

The Government of Kerala has notified The Kerala Advocates’ Stipend Rules, 2021 vide notification dated December 18, 2021. Key highlights: The

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FSSAI revises appeal procedure under Food Safety and Standards (Approval for non-specified food and food ingredients) Regulation, 2017

On December 15, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has revised the appeal procedure under the Food Safety and

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SEBI issues directions to stock exchanges in Commodity Derivatives segment

SEBI has issued directions to Stock Exchanges having Commodity Derivatives Segment in respect of trading in derivative contracts in following commodities: The

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SEBI issues circular on publishing of investor charter and disclosure of complaints by custodians and DDPs on their websites

On December 17, 2021, SEBI after due consultation has developed Investor Charters for Custodians and DDPs which inter-alia deals with services provided

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Meghalaya Government notifies minor veterinary services to be rendered by non-graduate para veterinarian

The State Government of Meghalaya has released an order dated December 13, 2021, enlisting certain minor veterinary services which can be provided

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Gujarat Goods and Services Tax (Ninth amendment) Rules, 2021

On December 13, 2021, the Finance Department of Gujarat on December 13, 2021 has issued the Gujarat Goods and Services Tax (Ninth

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Bihar Biological Diversity (Amendment) Rules, 2021 extends tenure of Biodiversity Management Committees till tenure of Government Advisory Committees

The Government of Bihar has notified the Bihar Biological Diversity (Amendment) Rules, 2021 vide notification dated December 9, 2021, to further amend

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USA | Temporary Waiver of “60-Day Rule” for Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693)

On December 10, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a notice stating temporarily waiving of the requirement that

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Maharashtra Government revises Excise Duty for wine manufacturers

The Government of Maharashtra has revised the Excise Duty for wine manufacturers holding licence in FORM BRL vide notification dated December 13,

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Dam Safety Act, 2021

On December 13, 2021, the Dam Safety Act received President’s assent in order to provide for surveillance, inspection, operation and maintenance of

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Format for submitting proposal for auction of an area for grant of composite licence introduced vide Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Second Amendment Rules, 2021

The Central Government has notified the Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Second Amendment Rules, 2021 to amend the Minerals (Evidence of Mineral

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Notification of Operating Lease as Financial Product under International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019

On December 14, 2021, the Central Government has notified that operating lease including any hybrid of operating and financial lease of such