10 Substantial Legislations/Bills/ Notifications of 2015
The Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Act, 2015 The Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Act, 2015, which seeks to amend the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and
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DIPP extends deadline for suggestions and objections to Proposed Trademark Rules, 2015
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has extended the date for receiving suggestions and objections to the proposed Trade Mark Rules,
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Supreme Court Constitution Bench to hear matters every Monday and Friday
The Supreme Court via notice dated December 23, 2015 listed 10 matters to be heard by a Constitution Bench consisting of five
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Judicial Committee appointed by the Central Government to make recommendations for removal of anomalies in the implementation of OROP
In order to implement One Rank One Pension (OROP) for the Ex-Servicemen for payment of uniform pension to the armed forces personnel
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Akshay Bhan, Senior Advocate, bicycles to Court
At the request of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Employees Association, Mr Akshay Bhan and his colleagues bicycle to Court.
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On 3-12-2015, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding use of Non-potable water released after treatment from sewage/effluent treatment plants located in Ganga
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In order to extend every possible facilitation to the flood affected people of Tamilnadu, the Department of Financial Services in the Ministry
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Employers’ Attestation no longer necessary to withdraw EPF Amount
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched new forms i.e. Form-19 (UAN), Form-10-C (UAN), and Form-31 (UAN) to provide benefit to large
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Relaxation of additional fees and extension of last date of in filing of forms MGT-7 (Annual Return) and AOC-4 (Financial Statement) under the Companies Act, 2013
The Government of India on 30th November, 2015 decided to relax the additional fees payable and extended the last date of filling
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Initiative taken by the WCD Ministry to promote organic farming and women empowerment
On 13-11-2015, the first of its kind Women of India Exhibition- with the theme ‘Women and Organic Products’ was inaugurated by the
Continue readingCondition of 45 days usage extended to 90 days for RuPay Classic cardholders to claim an inbuilt accident insurance cover of Rs.1 lakh
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in his Independence Day Speech 2014 announced Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) with an objective to
Continue readingIssues/points for proper implementation of the provisions of the ICDS to be submitted by December 15, 2015
The Ministry of Finance on 26-11-2015 requested the Stake Holders and General Public to bring-out issues/points which in their opinion is necessary
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Seventh Pay Commission submitted its report to the Central Government
On 19th November, the Seventh Pay Commission led by Justice A.K. Mathur submitted its report to the Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley,
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On the recommendation of NHRC, Assam Government pays compensation in “fake encounter cases”
National Human Rights Commission: While acting upon the recommendations of National Human Rights Commission, Government of Assam had granted Rs.45 lakh as
Continue readingSupreme Court Legal Services Committee to organize National Lok Adalat on 12.12.2015
On 03.11.2015, it was notified that the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee is organising National Lok Adalat on 12.12.2015 in the Supreme
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Convict Chandrabhan Sanap sentenced to death in TCS techie rape and murder case
Special Women’s Court comprising of Special Judge Vrushali Joshi pronounced death sentence to Chandrabhan Sanap who was convicted in the 2014 rape
Continue readingThe Delhi High Court (Amendment) Act 2015 came into force w.e.f. 26th of October, 2015
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of Section 1 of the Delhi High Court (Amendment) Act, 2015, the Central
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Green Highways Policy, 2015 launched to conserve environment and make India pollution free
On 29.09.2015, the Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification & Maintenance) Policy, 2015 was launched by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
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‘Mid Day Meal Rules, 2015’ notified by the Central Government
On 30.09.2015, the ‘Mid Day Meal Rules, 2015’ under the National Food Security Act, 2013 was notified by the Central Government. The
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Rs. 410 crore allocated to frequently Drought affected and over exploited & Notified ground water blocks
Change in the rainfall pattern in the country has resulted in longer dry spells causing drought like situation in few areas in
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