UK | New plans to boost cyber security of UK’s digital supply chains
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has published new measures to enhance security of businesses’ IT services vide notification dated
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IFSCA clarifies minimum holding period on sale or transfer of loan assets
The International Financial Services Centres Authority has notified that the Authority does not mandate any Minimum Holding Period (MHP) requirement with respect
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CBDT clarifies pre-show cause notice to be not mandatory for cases under Central Excise Act, 1944 or Finance Act 1994 except in certain cases
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued clarification regarding pre-show cause notice consultation for cases vide circular dated November
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Goa approves Startup Policy, 2021
The Government of Goa has approved the Start-up Policy 2021 on November 11, 2021. People registered under Start-up Policy, 2017, shall continue
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RBI announces Retail Direct Scheme
The Reserve Bank of India has launched the Retail Direct Scheme on November 12,2021. The Scheme aims at enhancing access to government
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RBI introduces internal ombudsman mechanism for select Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
On November 15, 2021, the Reserve Bank has directed Deposit-taking NBFCs (NBFCs-D) with 10 or more branches and Non-Deposit taking NBFCs (NBFCs-ND)
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Enforcement Directorate term can be extended to 5 years, subject to conditions vide Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021
On November 14, 2021, the President has promulgated an Ordinance to amend the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003. Key amendments: In section
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Extension of tenure of Director of CBI upto five years vide Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021
On November 14, 2021, the President promulgates Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 to amend the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act,
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UP Government adds “Married Daughter” in the dependents’ list for government jobs
UP Government has passed a proposal that married daughter of a government official dying during his service will now be entitled to
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Delhi Government clarifies VAT rate for Liquor
The Delhi Government has amended the Fourth Schedule of the Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004. The schedule provides list of items
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Andhra Pradesh Government modifies Andhra Pradesh Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1976
On November 05, 2021, the Environment, Forests, Science and Technology Department, Andhra Pradesh has issued the amendment in the Andhra Pradesh Water
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SEBI notifies Portfolio Managers (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2021
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has notified the SEBI (Portfolio Managers) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2021 to further amend the SEBI
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USA | Ensuring Compliance against Drug Diversion Act, 2021
The President of United States has enacted Ensuring Compliance against Drug Diversion Act, 2021 on November 10, 2021 which amends the Controlled
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SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)(Sixth Amendment) Regulations, 2021
On November 09, 2021, the Securities Exchange Board of India has issued SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Sixth Amendment) Regulations, 2021
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Aadhaar (Authentication and Offline Verification) Regulations, 2021 notified; Offline verification allowed along with power to revoke e-KYC consent
The Unique Identification Authority of India has notified the Aadhaar (Authentication and Offline Verification) Regulations, 2021 vide notification dated on November 8,
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Mineral Conservation and Development (Amendment) Rules, 2021, notified
The Ministry of Mines has notified the Mineral Conservation and Development (Amendment) Rules, 2021 vide notification dated on November 3, 2021.
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RBI issues Master Circular – Guarantees and Co-acceptances
On November 09, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued Master Circular – Guarantees and Co-acceptances relating to the conduct
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Food Safety and Standards (Import) First Amendment Regulations, 2021
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has notified the Food Safety and Standards (Import) First Amendment Regulations, 2021 vide notification
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Ireland | Government passes Sex Offenders Amendment Bill, 2021; electronic monitoring of offenders allowed
The Government of Ireland has passed the Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill, 2021 on November 9, 2021. Key features are: Electronic monitoring of
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Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Fourth Amendment Regulations, 2021
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Fourth
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