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Lok Sabha passed Negotiable Instrument (Amendment) Bill to clarify territorial jurisdiction in Bounced-Cheque cases

Lok Sabha passed the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2015 which was introduced in Lok Sabha on 27.7.2015 by the Finance Minister Mr.

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Lok Sabha passed Amendments to the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

The Lok Sabha passed the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill, 2014 which seeks to replace the

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Special Court for the purpose of trial of Malegaon Bomb Blast case, constituted

On 10.07.2015, the Central Government notified the City Civil Court and Additional Sessions Judge, Greater Bombay (Court No. 26) as Special Court

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Deputy Registrar, Supreme Court of India did not resign in protest of Yakub Memon’s execution

On 02.08.2015, the Registry of Supreme Court of India reacted upon the media coverage that followed the resignation of Dr. Anup Surendranath,

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Draft Minimum Wages (Central) Second Amendment Rules, 2015

On 14.07.2015, the draft of Minimum Wages (Central) Second Amendment Rules, 2015 was published in the Official Gazette to invite objections or

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United India Insurance Co. Ltd. appointed as a Fund Manager under the Environment Relief Fund Scheme, 2008

The Central Government in pursuance of paragraph 4 (2) of the Environment Relief Fund Scheme, 2008, and in supersession of the notification

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United India Insurance Co. Ltd. appointed as a Fund Manager under the Environment Relief Fund Scheme, 2008

The Central Government in pursuance of paragraph 4 (2) of the Environment Relief Fund Scheme, 2008, and in supersession of the notification

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CCI amends the Combination Regulations, 2011

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) exercising powered conferred under 64 of the Competition Act, 2002 notified amendments to the Combination Regulations,

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Committee to select talented manpower to the teaching profession constituted by the Central Government

On 24.07.2015, a Committee headed by Prof. Arun Nigavekar, former Chairman, UGC was constituted by the Central Government in the larger public

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Services in ‘Uranium Industry’ declared as ‘Public Utility Service’

The Central Government in pursuance of the provisions of Section 2(n)(vi) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (14 of 1947) declared the

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Commissioner for the Welfare of the Victims of Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster appointed by the Central Government

On 06.07.2015, the Central Government, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 6(1); of the Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of

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Last date for inviting suggestions on the implementation of the Companies Act, 2013 extended to July 31, 2015

On the request from various stakeholders seeking more time for submission of suggestions and comments on issues arising from the implementation of

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Council for Trade Development and Promotion to be constituted with immediate effect

On 03.07.2015, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a notification to constitute the Council for Trade Development and Promotion with immediate

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New Guidelines issued on Electoral Registration Officers (ERO’s) and Booth Level Officers (BLO’s)

On 10.07.2015, the Election Commission issued necessary directions for further improvements of election management, which are as follows: Process of verification of

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Whole of the State of Nagaland declared as ‘disturbed area’ for a period of one year

The Central Government on the satisfaction that the area comprised within the limits of the whole of the State of Nagaland is

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Revised National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMU) effective from July 1, 2015

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has revised the National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMU) from existing Rs. 137/- to Rs. 160/-per

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Last date for disclosure and payment of tax & penalty with respect to undisclosed foreign assets under the provisions of Black Money Act declared

On 01.07.2015, the Central Government notified 30.09.2015 as the date on or before which a person may make a declaration in respect

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Services in ‘Iron and Steel Industry’ declared as ‘Public Utility Service’

On 03.06.2015, the Central Government on the satisfaction that the public interest so requires declared the services in ‘Iron and Steel Industry’

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Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Amendments Act, 2015 came into force on 22.06.2015

The Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 1(2) of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Amendments Act,

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Finance Ministry issued draft proposals for facilitating Electronic Transactions

On 22 June 2015, the Ministry of Finance issued draft proposals for facilitating electronic transaction in pursuance of the announcement made by

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