Statutory updates

Launch of Software Applications and Questionnaires for Five All India Surveys

The Ministry of Labour and Employment launches software applications, instruction manuals, and questionnaires for five All India surveys conducted by the Labour Bureau.

Master Direction on Digital Payment Security Controls

Faceless Assessment (1st Amendment) Scheme, 2021

The Central Government amends the Faceless Assessment Scheme, 2019 to introduce detailed procedures for eligible assessees and Dispute Resolution Panel interactions.

Amendments to e-Assessment Scheme Procedures

The Central Government amends the e-Assessment Scheme under section 143 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 to revise the assessment procedure and workflow for the National e-Assessment…

Definition of Constituent for Banking Units

The International Financial Services Centres Authority defines a constituent for Banking Units as a person who holds a sanctioned regular credit facility.

Transfer of Legacy Funds of NPS Subscribers of Government Sectors(SGs/CABs/SABs) pursuant to opening of choice of Investment Schemes and Pension Funds

145/01/2021-GST : Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for implementation of the provision of suspension of registrations under sub-rule (2A) of rule 21A of CGST Rules, 2017.

Sharing Income-tax Assessee Information with Karnataka e-Governance CEO

The Central Government specifies the Chief Executive Officer of the Center for e-Governance, Government of Karnataka, to receive income-tax assessee information.

Guidelines on Insurance Claims for October 2020 Flood Victims

General insurance companies and standalone health insurance companies must take immediate steps to register and settle eligible claims for property and life losses from the…

Transactions with residents of Nepal and Bhutan - Clarification

The International Financial Services Centres Authority clarifies that the prohibition on the drawal of foreign exchange under the FEMA Rules does not apply to remittances between…

Framework for Enabling Ancillary Services at International Financial Services Centres

This framework establishes the operational guidelines for ancillary service providers engaging in legal, accounting, management, and administrative services within International…

Issuance of Digital Insurance Policies via Digilocker

The Authority advises all insurers to enable their information technology systems to interact with the Digilocker facility.

All-India Migrant Workers Survey

The Labour Bureau conducts the All India Survey on Migrant workers.

Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana Employment Incentive Scheme

The Ministry of Labour and Employment launches the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana to incentivize employers for the creation of new employment and the restoration of jobs lost…

Inspection and Enforcement Data for Contract Workers

The Central Industrial Relations Machinery conducts regular inspections to enforce the Minimum Wages Act of 1948 in the central sphere.

Employment Guarantee and Livelihood Schemes for Urban Poor

The government implements multiple centrally-sponsored schemes and employment initiatives to reduce urban poverty and support job creation.

Modified Guidelines on Product Filing in Health Insurance Business

General and standalone health insurance companies launch personal accident, travel, and benefit-based health insurance products through the use and file procedure.

Procedure, Formats and Standards of Issue of Permanent Account Number (PAN)

The Director General of Income-tax (Systems) specifies the procedure, formats and standards for the issue of Permanent Account Number in physical and electronic modes.