Statutory updates

Offshore Areas Mineral Prevention of Illegal Mining and Transportation Rules

The Central Government establishes rules to prevent illegal mining, storage, and transportation of minerals in offshore areas.

Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs updates the tariff values for specific goods.

EMPLOYMENT GENERATION FOR THE YOUTH

e-SHRAM CARDS FOR UNORGANIZED WORKERS

NATIONAL CAREER SERVICE SCHEME

Redistribution of Posts of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation redistributes the sanctioned strength of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts across specific regional offices.

Registration of Grievances at Points of Presence in CRA CGMS Portals

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has mandated that all Points of Presence (POPs) under the National Pension System (NPS) architecture must register…

Mandatory Use of Hindi in ESIC Hospital Lucknow Branches

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital in Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, mandates the use of Hindi for official work.

Amendments to Customs Notifications

The Central Government amends seven customs notifications.

Clarification on the term RPA for military use

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs clarifies the scope of the term RPA (Remote Pilot Aircraft) for military use.

02/2026-Customs : Seeks to further amend notification No. 45/2025-Customs dated the 24th October, 2025 to notify Basic Customs Duty relatedchanges

Amendment to Customs Notifications for Social Welfare Surcharge and Agricultural Infrastructure Development Cess

The Central Government amends notification No. 11/2018-Customs and notification No. 11/2021-Customs.

03/2026 : Extension of time period under Deferred Payment of Import Duty Rules, 2016 and addition of eligible manufacture importer in class of eligible importers to avail the facility.

04/2026-Customs : Seeks to amend Notification No. 26/2016-Customs dated 31.03.2016 in view of new Baggage Rules, 2026.

Guidelines for Uniform Implementation of Baggage Rules

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs issues this master circular to consolidate procedures for the Baggage Rules, 2026 and the Customs Baggage (Declaration and…

05/2026-Customs : Seeks to rescind Notification No. 11/2004-Customs dated 08.01.2004 and Notification No. 27/2016-Customs dated 31.03.2016 in view of new Baggage Rules, 2026.

Onboarding CDSCO, WCCB, Textile Committee and MeitY on SWIFT 2.0

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs extends SWIFT 2.0 to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, and integrates the…

06/2026 : Automation of Customs processes in import and export.