The University Grants Commission (UGC) revises guidelines on examinations and academic calendar for the universities in view of COVID-19 Pandemic. Important highlights are as follow: In view of the emerging situation related to COVID-19 pandemic in India, it is important to safeguard the principles of health, safety, fair and equal opportunity for students. At theContinue reading “UGC revises Guidelines on examinations and academic calendar for the Universities in view of COVID-19 Pandemic”
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CBIC facilitates suggestions for review of existing customs duty online
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on July 21, 2020 has issued a notification for crowd sourcing of suggestions for review of existing customs duty exemption notifications or customs laws and procedures. The government has taken a step forward to institute a facility at Mygov Innovate portal for all the stakeholders andContinue reading “CBIC facilitates suggestions for review of existing customs duty online”
CBIC modifies Tariff Value for Edible Oil, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut and Silver as on July 23, 2020
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on July 23, 2020, has amended the tariff Notification in respect of fixation of tariff value of the following goods: • Crude Palm Oil • RBD Palm Oil • Others – Palm Oil • Crude Palmolein • RBD Palmolein • Others – Palmolein • Crude SoyaContinue reading “CBIC modifies Tariff Value for Edible Oil, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut and Silver as on July 23, 2020”
CBIC prohibits the sale of health supplements containing PABA, a banned ingredient
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on July 24, 2020 has issued instructions subject to the prohibition of selling of health supplements containing PABA (Para Amino Benzoic Acid), a banned ingredient. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had issued an order on June 29, 2018 vide order no. Stds/Nutr(DGCI)/FSSAI-2017 (Pt.Continue reading “CBIC prohibits the sale of health supplements containing PABA, a banned ingredient”
CBIC issues instruction for mandatory testing and certification of Telecommunication Equipment
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on July 24, 2020 has issued instructions subject to mandatory testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE). The department has reiterated the paragraph one given in the notification issued by the Department on June 23, 2020 vide notification no. TEC/01/2017-TC which specifies operational guidelines to beContinue reading “CBIC issues instruction for mandatory testing and certification of Telecommunication Equipment”
CBIC amends the class of goods to be deposited in special warehouses licensed under the Customs Act, 1962
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on July 27, 2020 has issued a notification to amend the notification issued on May 14, 2016 vide Notification No. 66/2016- Customs (N.T.) which specifies the class of goods that shall be deposited in a special warehouse licensed under the Customs Act, 1962. • Clause (1) which specifiesContinue reading “CBIC amends the class of goods to be deposited in special warehouses licensed under the Customs Act, 1962”
CBIC modifies tariff value of crude oil, poppy seeds, crude soya bean oil and RBD Palm Oil on July 27, 2020
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on July 27, 2020 has issued a notification to amend the notification issued on August 3, 2001 vide no. 36/2001- Customs (N.T.) which specifies the fixation of tariff value of the following goods: • Crude Oil • RBD Palm Oil • Others- Palm Oil • Crude Palmolein •Continue reading “CBIC modifies tariff value of crude oil, poppy seeds, crude soya bean oil and RBD Palm Oil on July 27, 2020”
UGC revises curriculum based on Learning Outcomes based Curriculum Framework
The University Grants Commission (UGC) on June 24, 2020 has requested all Universities to adopt Learning Outcomes based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) in all higher education institutions by updating curriculum from academic year 2019-20 and adopting learner centric teaching learning processes by suitable improvement in the pedagogy. The UGC has formed a specific Expert Committees toContinue reading “UGC revises curriculum based on Learning Outcomes based Curriculum Framework”
UGC extends the last date for submission of online application for NSQF
The University Grants Commission (UGC) on June 30, 2020 invites applications from institutions for running skill-based programmes under National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) for the academic year 2020-21. The applications shall be submitted through online portal. The last date for submission of the applications has now been extended from June 30, 2020 to July 20, 2020.Continue reading “UGC extends the last date for submission of online application for NSQF”
MoLE amends Schedule II of the Notification regarding exemption to certain establishments from the first proviso of the section 6
The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) on May 18, 2020, amends the Schedule II of the Notification dated April 09, 2020 regarding exemption to certain establishments from the first proviso of the section 6 of the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, which specifies the amount to be contributed by the employers and employeesContinue reading “MoLE amends Schedule II of the Notification regarding exemption to certain establishments from the first proviso of the section 6”
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