The University Grants Commission (UGC) on May 10, 2020 has decided to establish a Cell for handling grievances of students related to examinations and other academic activities arising due to COVID-19 pandemic. UGC on April 29, 2020 had issued the Guidelines on Educations and Academic Calendar in view of COVID-19 pandemic under which all universitiesContinue reading “UGC constitutes redressal cell for grievances related to COVID-19 pandemic”
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UGC issues Circular upon regarding payment of semester fees to universities and colleges
The University Grants Commission (UGC) on May 27, 2020, has issued a Circular regarding payment of fees to universities and colleges. UGC had received representations from students and parents stating that universities and colleges are asking for an immediate payment of annual or semester tuition fee, examination fee, etc. It is represented that due toContinue reading “UGC issues Circular upon regarding payment of semester fees to universities and colleges”
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”
EPFO revises the rate of interest for the Employees’ Provident Fund members account for the year 2018-2019
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on September 27, 2019, issues Circular in order to revise the rate of interest for the Employees’ Provident Fund members to credit interest at 8.65% for the year of 2018-2019 to the account of each member of the EPF Scheme under the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 1952. [Circular No. Invest.I/3(2)133/ROI/2018-19/5519] GetContinue reading “EPFO revises the rate of interest for the Employees’ Provident Fund members account for the year 2018-2019”
EPFO Board approves withdrawal of 75% of Funds after Cessation of Employment
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation, vide Press Release dated June 27, 2018, has approved the proposal for provisioning Advance from the fund to a member who ceases to be in employment for a continuous period not less than one month. Under this proposal a member can avail 75% of the total fund (including employee asContinue reading “EPFO Board approves withdrawal of 75% of Funds after Cessation of Employment”
ESIC issues provisions of prompt medical services to be provided to ESI beneficiaries under COVID pandemic
The Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) on June 11, 2020, issues provisions for prompt medical services to ESI patients at all the ESIC hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was observed that some of the hospital were not admitting the patients and were further directing them to a different hospital adding up to the miseryContinue reading “ESIC issues provisions of prompt medical services to be provided to ESI beneficiaries under COVID pandemic”
ESIC adopts the circular regarding extension of validity of CGHS in view of the Corona Virus
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) on June 04, 2020, adopts the circular regarding extension of validity of Central Government Health Scheme Cards (CGHS) in view of the Covid-19 infection that is issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). According to the Circular: In case of pensioner beneficiaries whose CGHS cards areContinue reading “ESIC adopts the circular regarding extension of validity of CGHS in view of the Corona Virus”
CBIC provides relief by waiver of late fee for delay in furnishing outward statement in FORM GSTR-1 for monthly filers and for quarterly filers
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on June 24, 2020, provides relief by waiver of late fee for delay in furnishing outward statement in FORM GSTR-1 for tax periods for months from March, 2020 to June, 2020 for monthly filers and for quarters from January, 2020 to June, 2020 for quarterly filers.Continue reading “CBIC provides relief by waiver of late fee for delay in furnishing outward statement in FORM GSTR-1 for monthly filers and for quarterly filers”
CBIC provides one-time amnesty for non furnishing of FORM GSTR-3B and also provides relief by conditional waiver of late fee for delay in furnishing returns in FORM GSTR-3B
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on June 24, 2020, provides one time amnesty by lowering/waiving of late fees for non-furnishing of FORM GSTR-3B from July, 2017 to January, 2020 and also seeks to provide relief by conditional waiver of late fee for delay in furnishing returns in FORM GSTR-3B for taxContinue reading “CBIC provides one-time amnesty for non furnishing of FORM GSTR-3B and also provides relief by conditional waiver of late fee for delay in furnishing returns in FORM GSTR-3B”
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