{"id":355478,"date":"2025-08-03T15:00:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T09:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=355478"},"modified":"2025-08-05T10:41:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T05:11:55","slug":"legislation-july-2025-legal-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/08\/03\/legislation-july-2025-legal-update\/","title":{"rendered":"LEGISLATION ROUNDUP JULY 2025: Vice-President\u2019s resignation; Unified Waqf Rules 2025; CCTV in Passenger Trains &amp; Schools; Railway Ticket Price Update; UPI Changes; and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">As we wrap up July 2025, it\u2019s essential to highlight the significant legislative developments that have emerged this month. This Legislation Roundup for July 2025 covers crucial updates, including resignation of Vice-President, clarification on no water tax on farmers under M-CADWM, verification operation to curb fraudulent ITR filing, Companies to report data on sexual harassment complaints, unveiling of RailOne App, Motor Vehicle Aggregators Guidelines 2025, Unified Pension Scheme, Regulations Empowering TechFin and Ancillary Service Providers.<\/p>\n<h2>HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns from his office<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">On 21-7-2025, the Vice- President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, resigned from his office to prioritize health care and abide by medical advice, effective immediately.<\/p>\n<p>He extended his gratitude to the President of India, Prime Minister of India and to the Council of Ministers for their cooperation and support.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/22\/vice-president-resigns-from-his-office-legal-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>STATUTES\/ BILLS\/ ORDINANCES<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">President passes Bills of Lading Act, 2025 replacing colonial-era Bills of Lading Act, 1856<\/p>\n<p>On 24-7-2025, the President gave assent to the Bills of Lading Act, 2025 which was issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice. This Act repeals the Bills of Lading Act, 1856.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/25\/government-passes-bills-of-lading-act-2025-legal-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Key Features of newly introduced National Sports Governance Bill, 2025<\/p>\n<p>On 23-7-2025, the Indian Government introduced the \u2018National Sports Governance Bill\u2019 in the Lok Sabha. After President\u2019s assent the Bill will be called \u2018National Sports Governance Act, 2025\u2019. Recognising the importance for a structured regulatory framework that is designed to infuse transparency, discipline, and international alignment into India\u2019s athletic ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/26\/national-sports-governance-bill-2025-indian-legal-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">I&amp;B Ministry proposes amendments to Policy Guidelines for Television Rating Agencies; Seeks Public feedback<\/p>\n<p>On 2-7-2025, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued draft amendments to amend the \u2018Policy Guidelines for Television Rating Agencies in India\u2019 which were notified in the year 2014.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/05\/draft-policy-guidelines-for-television-rating-agencies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Cabinet approves National Sports Policy 2025 to reshape country\u2019s sporting landscape<\/p>\n<p>On 1-7-2025, the Union Cabinet approved the National Sports Policy 2025 (\u2018Policy\u2019) which will supersede the existing National Sports Policy 2001. This Policy, that has been formulated after extensive consultations involving Central Ministries, NITI Aayog, State Governments, National Sports Federations (\u2018NSFs\u2019), athletes, domain experts, and public stakeholders, is aimed at reshaping the country\u2019s sporting landscape and empowering citizens through sports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/03\/union-cabinet-approves-national-sports-policy-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Lok Sabha passes Repealing and Amending Bill 2022 to repeal 76 obsolete laws<\/p>\n<p>The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2022 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by the then Union Law Minister, Kiren Rijiju on 19-12-2022 with a view to repealing 65 obsolete Laws. Now, the present Law Minister, Arjun Ram Meghwal, proposed to repeal 76 obsolete Laws and amend a minor drafting error in Factoring Regulation Act, 2011.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2023\/07\/28\/lok-sabha-passes-repealing-and-amending-bill-2022-leagl-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>MINISTRY OF FINANCE<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">A push towards Green Investments: IREDA bonds granted Section 54EC tax benefit status<\/p>\n<p>On 10-7-2025, the Ministry of Finance officially granted Section 54EC tax benefit status to Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (\u2018IREDA\u2019) bonds. In a major boost to India\u2019s renewable energy financing ecosystem, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (\u2018CBDT\u2019) classified these instruments as \u2018long-term specified assets\u2019 under Section 54EC.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/10\/cbdt-allows-section-54ec-tax-benefits-ireda-bonds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Income Tax Department: Verification operation to curb fraudulent ITR filing<\/p>\n<p>On 14-7-2025, the Income Tax Department initiated a verification operation across multiple locations in the country, targeting individuals and entities facilitating fraudulent claims of deductions and exemptions in Income Tax Returns (\u2018ITR\u2019) to curb misuse of tax benefits under Income-tax Act, 1961.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/16\/income-tax-department-measures-to-identify-fraudulent-itr-filing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Provisions of Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 notified<\/p>\n<p>On 29-7-2025, the Ministry of Finance appointed 1-8-2025 as the date on which certain provisions of the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 will come into force.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/08\/01\/provisions-of-banking-laws-amendment-act-2025-notified\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">MCA mandates all Companies to report data on sexual harassment complaints<\/p>\n<p>On 30-5-2025, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs notified the Companies (Accounts) Second Amendment Rules, 2025 to amend the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 aiming to enhance corporate transparency and digital compliance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/01\/companies-to-report-data-on-sexual-harassment-complaints-mca-companies-accounts-second-amendment-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Digital portal to drive Extended Producer Responsibility in Hazardous Waste Rules 2025<\/p>\n<p>On 1-7-2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025 to ensure safe handling, generation, processing, treatment, package, storage, transportation, use reprocessing, collection, conversion, and offering for sale, destruction and disposal of Hazardous Waste.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/04\/hazardous-waste-management-rules-epr-amendment-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Waqf property management via Centralised Digital Portal: A look at the Unified Waqf Rules 2025<\/p>\n<p>On 3-7-2025, the Ministry of Minority Affairs notified the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Rules, 2025 establishing a digital framework for the administration of Waqf properties across India. These Rules streamline governance, ensure transparency, and enable financial and legal accountability through a centralized portal and database.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/05\/unified-waqf-rules-2025-portal-database-governance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">No water tax on farmers under M-CADWM: Centre rebuts false media claims<\/p>\n<p>On 27-6-2025, the Ministry of Jal Shakti issued a clarification regarding the objectives of \u2018Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (\u2018M-CADWM\u2019) Scheme\u2019. The scheme is designed to enhance irrigation efficiency, promote equitable water distribution, and encourage the integration of modern technologies such as pressurized pipeline networks, Internet of Things devices, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems for smarter, more transparent water management.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/01\/govt-refutes-mcadwm-water-fee-rumors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>MINSTRY OF RAILWAYS<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Ticket Price Update: New fare structure for passenger trains effective July 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>On 30-6-2025, the Ministry of Railways revised the basic fare of Passenger train services based on updated Passenger Fare Table issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (\u2018IRCA\u2019). The rise in fares has come into effect from 1-7-2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/02\/increase-in-basic-fare-for-passenger-train-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Railways unveil RailOne App: Revolutionizing passenger experience with seamless connectivity<\/p>\n<p>On 1-7-2025, the Union Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, launched a comprehensive and all-in-one RailOne app to improve passenger interface with railways. The launch reaffirms Bhartiya Rail\u2019s commitment to democratizing technology and delivering world-class mobility to every passenger.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/02\/indian-railways-launches-railone-allinone-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Indian Railways to soon install CCTV cameras in Passenger Trains and locomotives<\/p>\n<p>On 12-7-2025, after a meeting between Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Railways and Ravneet Singh Bittu, the Union Minister of State for Railways wherein they reviewed the progress of experimental installation of CCTV Cameras in locomotives and passenger coaches, the Ministry of Railways decided to install CCTV cameras in all coaches to enhance passenger safety.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/14\/indian-railways-soon-to-install-cctv-cameras-in-passenger-trains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Govt formulates clear rules for operation of radio-telephone apparatus<\/p>\n<p>On 25-6-2025, the Ministry of Civil Aviation notified the Radio Telephone Operator (Restricted) Certificate and License Rules, 2025 to regulate the certification and licensing of individuals operating radio- telephone apparatus in aviation related services. The provisions came into force on 25-6-2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/06\/radio-telephone-operator-restricted-certificate-and-licence-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>MINISTRY OF LAOUR AND EMPLOYMENT<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">New Employees\u2019 Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme expands insurance coverage for EPF members<\/p>\n<p>On 18-7-2025, the Ministry of Labour and Employment notified the Employees\u2019 Deposit-Linked Insurance (Amendment) Scheme, 2025 (EDLI Scheme) to mark a significant step towards enhancement to the social security benefits available to members of the Employees\u2019 Provident Fund.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/20\/employees-deposit-linked-insurance-amendment-2025-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Motor Vehicle Aggregators Guidelines 2025: Discover what\u2019s noteworthy!<\/p>\n<p>On 1-7-2025, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced the \u2018Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025\u2019 to regulate the provisions regarding the digital aggregators revising the farmwork for licensing, vehicle and driver compliance, and promote electric mobility and inclusive transport. These guidelines ensure passenger, driver safety, fare transparency, and sustainability. All State Governments are advised to adopt these revised guidelines before 01-10-25.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/04\/motor-vehicle-aggregators-guidelines-pricing-safety-morth-india-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Mandatory e-KYC for Ration cards every 5 Years; Unused Cards to be disabled: Inside TPDS Amendment Order 2025<\/p>\n<p>On 22-7-2025, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution notified the Targeted Public Distribution System (\u2018TPDS\u2019) (Control) Amendment Order, 2025 introducing digital verification reform aimed at enhancing transparency, minimizing misuse, and ensuring that food subsidies are delivered exclusively to genuinely eligible households.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/25\/tpds-amendment-order-2025-mandatory-ekyc-for-ration-cards-digital-verification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AD CLIMATE CHANGE<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Environment Protection| Govt notifies Rules for Remediation of Contaminated Sites<\/p>\n<p>On 24-7-2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025 to address the growing concern of environmental contamination and its impact on human health.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/29\/environment-protection-remediation-of-contaminated-sites-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Safety first! Govt urges Two-wheeler riders to use BIS-Certified Helmets<\/p>\n<p>On 5-7-2025, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India and Bureau of Indian Standards (\u2018BIS\u2019) encourages consumers across the country to use only BIS- certified helmets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/08\/government-urges-bis-certified-helmets-for-two-wheeler-riders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Think before you click \u2018Enrol\u2019! Understand BCI\u2019s stance on Unapproved Online\/Distance LL.M.<\/p>\n<p>Legum Magister or Master of Laws (LL.M.) stands as a pinnacle in the academic arc of legal education in India. It is not merely a decorative credential or a private academic pursuit, it is a statutorily recognized degree essential for entry into legal academia, advanced practice, and judicial progression.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/01\/understand-bci-stance-unapproved-online-distance-ll-m-compliance-notice-june-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>RESERVE BANK OF INDIA<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">RBI Advises Banks to Integrate DoT\u2019s Financial Fraud Risk Indicator: A step to control cyber- enabled financial frauds<\/p>\n<p>On 30-06-2025, the Reserve Bank of India\u2019s (\u2018RBI\u2019) issued advisory directing all Scheduled Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks, and Co-operative Banks to integrate the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator developed by Department of Telecommunications (\u2018DoT\u2019) into their systems to fight against cyber-enabled financial frauds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/03\/dot-welcomes-rbi-adivsory-on-financial-fraud-risk-indicator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Understand RBI\u2019s Pre-payment Charges Directions 2025: Empowering Borrowers and Streamlining Lending Norms<\/p>\n<p>On 2-7-2025, the Reserve Bank of India (\u2018RBI\u2019), notified the RBI (Pre-payment charges on Loans) Directions, 2025 with the objective of eliminating unfair pre-payment charges and promoting transparent lending practices These rules are particularly aimed at protecting individual borrowers and Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) from restrictive clauses and arbitrary fees.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/10\/rbi-prepayment-charges-on-loans-directions-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">RBI lays down Directions on Investment in Alternative Investment Funds Scheme<\/p>\n<p>On 29-7-2025, the Reserve Bank of India (\u2018RBI\u2019) notified the Reserve Bank of India (Investment in AIF) Directions, 2025 to regulate and streamline the how banks and other financial institutions invest in Alternative Investment Funds (\u2018AIFs\u2019). The provisions will come into effect from 1-1-2026 unless the Regulated Entity (\u2018RE\u2019) decided for any other date as per its internal policy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/08\/02\/rbi-issues-directions-investment-in-alternative-investment-fund\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">SEBI\u2019s Master Circular on ESG Ratings: Strengthening Governance and Transparency in India\u2019s Financial Markets<\/p>\n<p>On 11-7-2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (\u2018SEBI\u2019) issued the \u2018Master Circular for ESG Rating Providers (\u2018ERPs\u2019)\u2019 to consolidate all previous regulatory guidelines and introduce uniform standards that enhance the reliability, transparency, and structure of ESG environmental, social, and governance) ratings across India\u2019s capital markets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/15\/sebi-master-circular-esg-rating-india-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Markets Recalibrated: SEBI &amp; BSE Reshape Surveillance Framework for Fairer Trading<\/p>\n<p>On 25-7-2025, the Bombay Stock Exchange (\u2018BSE\u2019) in consultation with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (\u2018SEBI\u2019) notified a \u2018Revision of Enhanced Surveillance Measure (\u2018ESM\u2019)\u2019 framework reflects SEBI\u2019s ongoing commitment to maintaining transparency and investor confidence and to regulate trading in small-cap and micro-cap stocks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/31\/bse-sebi-revises-esm-updated-framework-july-notice-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>FOOD SAFETY &amp; STANDARDS AUTHORITY OF INDIA<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Food Safety Goes Digital with Connect App and QR Code Innovation: Inside FSSAI Advisory<\/p>\n<p>On 25-7-2025, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (\u2018FSSAI\u2019) circulated an advisory regarding \u2018Display of Food Safety Connect Mobile App QR Code\/Download Link at Food Premises\u2019. This advisory is meant to improve food safety and make people more aware of it by encouraging food businesses to use digital tools to help consumers across India.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/08\/01\/fssai-food-safety-connect-qr-code-advisory-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTRES AUTHORITY<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">IFSCA notifies Regulations Empowering TechFin and Ancillary Service Providers<\/p>\n<p>On 8-7-2025, the International Financial Services Centres Authority (\u2018IFSCA\u2019) notified the \u2018International Financial Services Centres Authority (TechFin and Ancillary Services) Regulations, 2025\u2019 to establish a framework for TechFins and Ancillary Services Providers. These provisions aim to aid, help, assist, strengthen, support, directly or indirectly the entities, which are attendant upon or connected with the delivery of financial services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/24\/ifsca-techfin-ancillary-services-ifsca-regulations-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>NATIONAL PAYMENTS CORPORATION OF INDIA<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Your guide to UPI changes starting August 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>On 21-5-2025, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) notified the \u2018Guidelines on usage of Unified Payments Interface (\u2018UPI\u2019) and Application Programming Interface (\u2018API\u2019)\u2019. These guidelines aim to revolutionize digital transactions by implementing a set of new technical, operational limits to improve performance and reducing server congestion. All the banks and UPI app providers were directed to implement these rules by 31-7-2025, and enforcement begins from 1-8-2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/30\/upi-changes-starting-august-1-ncpi-guidelines-upi-api-usage-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">PFRDA notifies Regulations to operationalize the Unified Pension Scheme<\/p>\n<p>On 19-3-2025, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (\u2018PFRDA\u2019) notified the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Operationalization of Unified Pension Scheme under National Pension System) Regulations, 2025 to operationalize the Unified Pension Scheme (\u2018UPS\u2019) introduced by the Central Government as an option under the National Pension System (\u2018NPS\u2019) for the employees of the Central Government who are covered under NPS.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/06\/regulations-to-operationalize-unified-pension-scheme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>CENTRAL ADOPTION RESOURCE AUTHORITY<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">CARA directs States to implement counselling provisions at all stages of adoption<\/p>\n<p>On 7-7-2025, the Central Adoption Resource Authority (\u2018CARA\u2019) issued a memorandum for \u201cimplementation of Counselling Provisions under Adoption Regulation 2022\u201d directing all the State Adoption Resource Agencies (\u2018SARAs\u2019) for effective implementation of counselling provisions at the pre- adoption, during adoption, and post adoption stages.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; text-align: right; margin-bottom: 3%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/19\/cara-directs-all-states-implementation-of-counselling-in-adoption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">CBSE introduces Real-Time CCTV Guidelines for safer school environments<\/p>\n<p>On 21-7-2025, the Central Board of Secondary Education (\u2018CBSE\u2019) issued a notification amending the Affiliation Bye-Laws, 2018, mandating the installation of high-resolution CCTV cameras with real-time audio-visual recording across school premises. 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