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Goa Government provides a list of Schemes under the Goa Aadhar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2017

The Goa Department of Rural Development on August 06, 2020 has issued a notification for the all the schemes that require the authentication or proof under the Goa Aadhar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2017. This authentication of proof shall be required in terms with Section 3 of the said Act, which specifies the issue of proof of authentication by an individual before a receipt of subsidy, benefit, service etc.

Following schemes shall be covered:

• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G).

• Goa State Rural Livelihood Mission (GSRLM) (DAY-NRLM).

• Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

• National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP).

1. Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS).

2. Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS).

3. Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS).

4. National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS).

• Goa Gramin Urja Yojana (GGUY).

[Notification No. DRDA-N/MON/8-181/2020-21/604]

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West Bengal Labour Department issues directions for all beneficiaries of FAWLOI scheme

The West Bengal Labour Department has issued directions for all beneficiaries of Financial Assistance to the Workers of Locked Out Industries (FAWLOI) scheme. Financial assistance for the period April 2020 to September 2020 for financial year 2020-21 will be provided on the basis of Self-Declaration on a plain paper. Beneficiaries are advised to provide correct information during Self-Declaration. Self-Declaration without correct IFS code or mobile number will be rejected.

If the beneficiary resigns from service, accepts final dividend from the Official Liquidator, High Court arising out of liquidation of the company, receives pension or dies after submission of declaration it will be the duty of incumbent or the nominee to report the incident to the authority immediately. Nominee can close bank account only after permission from authority. Beneficiary can also avail online submission of self-declaration through web portal of Labour Commissionerate, West Bengal.

[Notice No. I/94938/2020]

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Government of Nagaland extends the timeline of Covid insurance scheme under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package

The Nagaland Directorate of Health and Family Welfare on August 07, 2020 has extended the timeline of insurance scheme under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) till September 2020. The scheme covers all health workers engaged for Covid-19 related responsibilities in which there is an insurance cover of Rs 50 lakh for loss of life due to Covid-19. Doctors, nurses, paramedics, sanitation workers and a few others working in hospitals under the central and State governments are covered under the insurance scheme. The appropriate authority should maintain proper documentation as indicated in the claim Form to avoid rejections of the claim and widely publicize the scheme for the benefit of Covid fighters.

[O.M no DHFW/Covid-19/2019-20/5/98-04]

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RBI issues guidelines for UCB’s to implement system-based asset classification

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on August 12, 2020 has issued a circular for system-based asset classification. RBI issued a master circular no. DCBR.BPD. (PCB) MC No. 12/09.14.000/2015-26 dated July 01, 2015 giving out consolidated instructions on the asset classification and other such related matters.

Further, to increase the transparency in the process of asset classification, RBI has issued relevant instructions to be followed by Urban Cooperative Banks (UCB’s).

The following instructions have been given by the RBI:

• All the UCB’s that have total assets above Rupees 2000 crores as on March 31, 2020 have to implement the system-based asset classification until June 31, 2021.

• All the UCB’s having total asset above Rupees 1000 crores but less that Rupees 2000 crores, shall implement the system-based asset classification from September 30, 2021.

• All the UCB’s that fulfil the above criteria by the end of financial year shall implement the system-based asset classification within 6 months of the end of Financial Year.

• All the UCB’s shall run a pilot programme for the same in compliance with the guidelines of the RBI, so that they are properly equipped.

[Circular No. DOR (PCB). BPD.Cir.No. 1/13.05.001/2020-21]

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Tamil Nadu Rationalisation of Forms and Reports under Certain Labour Laws Rules, 2020

The Tamil Nadu Labour and Employment Department notifies the Tamil Nadu Rationalisation of forms and reports under Certain Labour law Rules, 2020. These Rules rationalises the forms mentioned in the Tamil Nadu Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Rules, 1975, the Inter-State Migrant Workmen(Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services) (Tamil Nadu) Rules, 1983 and the Tamil Nadu Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Condition of Services) Rules 2006.

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CERC issues draft amendment to detailed procedure for Grant of Connectivity to Projects Based on Renewable Sources to Inter-State Transmission System

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) on July 24, 2020 has issued the draft amendment to detailed procedure for “Grant of Connectivity to Projects Based on Renewable Sources to Inter-State Transmission System” under the CERC (Grant of Connectivity, Long-term Access and Medium-term Open Access in inter-State Transmission and related matters) Regulations, 2009. The Commission upon receiving feedback from Central Transmission Utility (CTU) amends the detailed procedure under the above-mentioned Regulations.

The procedure is applicable to Central Transmission Utility (CTU), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Regional Load Despatch Centres (RLDCs), State Load Despatch Centres (SLDCs), State Transmission Utility and Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies like Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).

The Detailed Procedure for “Grant of Connectivity to projects based on renewable sources to inter-State transmission system” containing the proposed amendments in track change mode is available on the website of the Commission. The comments or suggestions or objections on the provisions proposed to be amended may be sent to email at secy@cercind.gov.in.

[Public notice no.L-1/(3)/2009-CERC]

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Bihar Taxation Laws (Relaxation of period of limitation Provisions) Act, 2020

The State Government of Bihar on August 10, 2020 has issued the Bihar Taxation Laws (Relaxation of period of limitation Provisions) Act, 2020.

The following guidelines have been given in the Bihar Taxation Laws (Relaxation Period of limitation Provisions) Act, 2020:

• Section 3 which specifies the Relaxation of certain provisions of the specified Act, namely:

“Where, any time limit has been specified in, or prescribed or notified under the specified Act which falls during the period from the 20th day of March, 2020 to the 29th day of June, 2020 for the completion or compliance of such action as:

1. completion of any proceeding or passing of any order or issuance of any notice, intimation, notification, sanction or approval or such other action, by whatever name called, by any authority or tribunal, by whatever name called, under the provisions of the specified Act.

2. filing of any appeal, reply or application or furnishing of any report, document, statement, or such other record, by whatever name called, under the provisions of the specified Act.

Provided that if the completion of the compliance has not been completed within the specified time limit, it shall then extend to December 31, 2020 but it should not extend after December 31, 2021.

Further the state Government shall be providing the different dates for the completion of all these compliances, but it should not include the following cases:

1. the filing and disposal of an application for registration or the filing and disposal of an application for amendment or cancellation of a certificate of registration, under the Bihar Value Added Tax Act, 2005 or the Bihar Electricity Duty Act, 2018.

2. the issuance of any tax invoice, invoice, retail invoice, bill, debit note, or credit note, by whatever name called, under the Bihar Value Added Tax Act, 2005 or the Bihar Electricity Duty Act, 2018.

3. the filing or furnishing of any return required to be filed or furnished under the Bihar Value Added Tax Act, 2005 or the Bihar Electricity Duty Act, 2018.

4. the payment of any tax, interest, penalty, fine or any other amount that is payable under the provision of the Bihar Value Added Tax Act, 2005 or the Bihar Electricity Duty Act, 2018.”

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CBIC notifies the department for the safe disposal of seized, un-claimed or un-cleared/ confiscated goods

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on August 10, 2020 has issued a circular for the disposal of un-claimed or un-cleared or confiscated goods. The government has witnessed instances, where such goods were not disposed off in the appropriate manner. The government has further notified, that the goods of hazardous nature shall be kept securely until the time of disposal to prevent the threat to life and property. This was issued keeping in mind the generation of revenue and keeping a cap on the loss of revenue.

The board has decided to start a Special Drive with immediate effect starting from August 11, 2020, which shall end on September 15, 2020 for the complete disposal of all the un-claimed or un-cleared or confiscated goods taken into account till August 01, 2020 according to the guidelines prescribed.

Further, the Commissioner of Customs shall carry out the Safety Audit in co-ordination with the Pollution Control Board or Fire Safety Department and any other competent authority. The real time monitoring of such goods shall be carried out and the reports are to be generated by the field formations by August 24, 2020 and September 15, 2020.

[Instruction No. 17/2020- Customs]

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CBIC issues revised procedure for import of pets or live animals

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on August 10, 2020 has issued a notification for the revised procedure for Import of Pets or Live Animals. The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) had issued an office memorandum dated July 15, 2020 laying out a detailed procedure for the import of Live animals in general and import of live animals as baggage/ personal imports by Passengers, namely:

For “Ease of Understanding and Doing Business” as well as streamlining the complete process of import of live animals into lndia by the importers, the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Process for import; Application Form for obtaining advance No Objection Certificate from AQCS; Veterinary Health Certificate format to fulfil lndian requirements; format for advance No Objection Certificate; format for Physical Examination of Pet at port of arrival; format for Physical Examination of the pet/animals during Quarantine period at AQCS; format for final No Objection Certificate, etc. have been standardized for import of live animals including pets into lndia and are annexed herewith. The details of post-import tests and name of laboratories where required tests will be done, has also been mentioned”.”

Further the DAHD has clarified that documents relating to the health of all the animals shall be inspected by the Customs Authorities.

Following Procedure shall be followed:

In case of maximum 2 pets (cats or dogs only) along with the passenger and availing transfer of residence after 2 years of staying abroad, the baggage rules, 2016 are to be complied with. Further, health certificate and NOC’s are to be obtained by the passengers. The flights will not allow the travel until and unless the NOC’s are not presented to them.
In case of re-import of pets by passengers, NOC is to be obtained. Health certificate is to be obtained from the veterinary, along with the old veterinary certificate.
In other cases, which are not mentioned above, the health certificate is to be obtained from the veterinary, along with the NOC and permission from the DGFT.

[Circular No. 35/2020-Customs]

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Uttar Pradesh Labour Department revises VDA in Vaccum Pan Sugar mill

The Uttar Pradesh Labour Department on July 13, 2020 revises Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) in the employment of employees working in the Vaccum Pan Sugar mill with effect from April 01, 2020. The permissible rate of VDA for workers employed in Vaccum Pan Sugar mill is hereby fixed at 7517 points.

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