SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2021
On November 09, 2021, SEBI issues SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2021 to amend the Securities and Exchange Board of
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USA | New York Passes Additional Whistle-blower Retaliation Law
The Government of New York signed into law Senate Bill S4394A, which amends section 740 of the New York Labor Law (NYLL)
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Meghalaya | Khasi Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021
The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) in Meghalaya released the ‘Khasi Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021. The Khasis are a matrilineal
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CERC repeals CERC (Regulation of Power Supply) Regulations, 2010
On October 26, 2021, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has repealed with immediate effect, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Regulation of Power
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SEBI issues circular on write-off of debt securities held by FPIs who intend to surrender their registration
SEBI has earlier permitted FPIs who wish to surrender their registration to write-off all shares in their beneficiary account which they are
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RBI publishes report on functioning of Asset Reconstruction Companies and review of regulatory guidelines, for public consultation
On April 19, 2021, Reserve Bank of India had announced the constitution of a committee to undertake review of the legal and
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UAE | Government notifies new family law for non-muslims in Abu Dhabi
UAE government has notified a new legislation in Abu Dhabi, regulating family matters for non-Muslims including marriage, divorce and inheritance. Key
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Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2021
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has notified the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2021 vide notification dated November
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SEBI issues circular on simplified norms for processing investor’s service request by RTAs and norms for furnishing PAN and KYC details
On November 03, 2021, SEBI has issued simplified norms for processing investor’s service request by RTAs and norms for furnishing PAN, KYC
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Provisions of Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020 to come into effect from January 15, 2022
On November 06, 2021, the Governor of Haryana specifies January 15, 2022 as the date on which provisions Haryana State Employment of
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Centre seeks comments on Draft Mediation Bill, 2021
The Department of Legal Affairs as a further step to expand the scope and reach of ADR, has introduced a draft Mediation
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Government prohibits certain drugs under Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare prohibits manufacture & sale of ‘Oxytocin and its formulation in any name or manner except
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Mineral (Auction) Third Amendment Rules, 2021
On November 02, 2021, the Ministry of Mines has issued the Mineral (Auction) Third Amendment Rules, 2021 to further amend the Mineral
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Ministry of Mines revokes Mineral (Mining by Government Company) Rules, 2015
On November 02, 2021, the Ministry of Mines has issued a notification to revoke the notification G.S.R. 927(E) dated the December 03,
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Spices Board (Registration of Exporters) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021
The Central Government has notified the Spices Board (Registration of Exporters) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021 vide notification dated October 25, 2021. The
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CBDT notifies e-Settlement Scheme, 2021
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified the e-Settlement Scheme, 2021 vide notification dated November 1, 2021. Key features of
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Unique Identification Authority of India (Adjudication of Penalties) Rules, 2021
The Central Government notified Unique Identification Authority of India (Adjudication of Penalties) Rules, 2021 under which the Authority may initiate a complaint
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Central Government revises rates of Dearness Allowance to employees
On November 01, 2021, the Central Government has issued a circular regarding revised rates of Grant of DA to the employees of
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New York | Paid family leave to include siblings; legislation signed by Governor
Governor of New York has signed new bill S.2928-A/A.06098-A, that expands New York State’s Paid Family Leave legislation to allow caring for
Continue readingMajor Port Authorities Act, 2021 to come into force on November 3, 2021
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has notified 3rd November 2021 as the date on which the provisions of Major Port
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