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Ministry of Power notifies timelines for replacement of existing meters with smart meters with prepayment feature

On August 17, 2021, the Ministry of Power has notified the following timelines for the replacement of existing meters with smart meters

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Appropriation of sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of India for FY 2021-22 vide the Appropriation (No. 4) Act, 2021

On August 19, 2021, the Ministry of Law and Justice has passed the Appropriation (No. 4) Act, 2021 for authorising payment and

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CDSCO issues classification of Medical Devices pertaining to Obstetrical and Gynecological under Medical Devices Rules, 2017

On August 23, 2021, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued Classification of Medical Devices pertaining to Obstetrical and Gynecological

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Bihar Government waives off penalty under section 125 of Bihar GST, 2017

On August 17, 2021, the Commercial Taxes Department (Bihar) has issued a notification regarding waiving of penalties issued under section 125 of

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CBIC revises rate of exchange for conversion of foreign currencies

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has announced revised rates of exchange of conversion of the foreign currencies into Indian

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CDSCO issues classification of Medical Devices pertaining to Dental under Medical Devices Rules, 2017

On August 23, 2021, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued Classification of Medical Devices pertaining to Dental under the

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Denmark | Data Protection Authority releases bodycam rules and requirements for data controllers

On August 20, 2021, the Danish Data Protection Authority has released an overview of rules, regulations and obligations which the data controllers

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CBIC extends the last date to export under Scheme ‘Export Against Supply by Nominated Agencies’ by 6 months

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has amended the prior notification dated the May 8, 2000 vide notification dated August

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Manipur | Special Protection provided to women at workplace vide Manipur Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021

The Government of Manipur has published the Manipur Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021 vide notification

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Indian Diplomatic Missions must be informed in case adoptive parents moves abroad within 2 years of adopting child

The Central Government has notified the amendments to the Adoption Regulations, 2017, made by the Central Adoption Resource Authority vide Adoption (First

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6 Tribunals abolished by Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021

List of the Tribunals which are abolished by Tribunals Reforms Act are mentioned below: Film Certification Appellate Tribunal Constituted under Cinematograph Act,

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US-Illinois | Governor signs Restrictive Covenant Bill into Law

On August 13, 2021, Illinois Governor signed an amendment to the Illinois Freedom to Work Act (820 ILCS § 90), imposing restrictions

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4 subsidiary companies of GIC privatised vide General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Act, 2021

The Central government has published the General Insurance Business (Nationalization) Amendment Act, 2021 vide notification dated August 19, 2021. The General Insurance

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Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2021 comes into force on August 23, 2021

The Ministry of Law and Justice has appointed the 23rd day of August, 2021, as the date on which the provisions of

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DGFT revises the quota for export of rapid antigen test kits

The Director General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry has provided the procedure and criteria for applying for export of

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UK| New report offers for strengthening medical devices regulation

The Regulatory Horizons Council of United Kingdom has published a new report on August 19, 2021 proposing guidelines on how UK could

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Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021 receives President’s assent empowering States to identify SEBCs

Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021 receives President’s assent on August 20, 2021. It shall come into force on such

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Provision and Schedule for Annual Report on Capacity Building of Independent Director, notified

On August 19, 2021, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued the Companies (Creation and Maintenance of databank of Independent Directors)

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MP | Bill introduced to repeal 777 redundant amending Acts

The Madhya Pradesh Government has introduced a Bill, Madhya Pradesh Sanshodhan Adhiniyamon Ka (Nirsan) Vidhyeyak, 2021 through gazette notification dated August 12,

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MP | MP Stamp Rules, 1942| Amendment issued to include entities where 51% shares are held by government to act as the Ex-offico vendors

The Government of Madhya Pradesh has amended the Madhya Pradesh Stamp Rules, 1942 vide circular dated August 13, 2021. The Rules provides