The Electricity Act, 2003
The Electricity Act, 2003 was enacted to consolidate the laws relating to generation, transmission, distribution, trading, and use of electricity in India. It replaced multiple earlier laws to create a unified legal framework for the power sector. The Act aims to promote competition, improve efficiency, ensure rational tariff structures, and provide access to electricity for all consumers while safeguarding the interests of licensees and consumers.
Uttar Pradesh Lifts and Escalators Act, 2024
The Uttar Pradesh Lifts and Escalators Act, 2024 was enacted to regulate the installation, maintenance, and safe operation of lifts and escalators across the state. It was introduced in response to rising accidents and safety concerns, especially in high-rise areas. The Act mandates registration, annual maintenance contracts, safety devices, insurance, and accident reporting, with the objective of ensuring passenger safety and accountability of owners and service providers.
Maharashtra Lifts, Escalators and Moving Walks Act, 2017
The Maharashtra Lifts, Escalators and Moving Walks Act, 2017 was enacted to consolidate and update the legal framework governing the installation, maintenance, and operation of lifts, escalators, and moving walks within the state of Maharashtra. The 2017 Act was introduced to reflect the growing use of automated people-moving systems in urban infrastructure and ensure public safety through stringent technical and operational standards.
Legal Metrology Act, 2009
The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 ensures uniform standards of weights and measures in commercial transactions and protects consumer interest by regulating trade practices related to weights, measures, and numeration. This Act provides comprehensive provisions governing the manufacture, import, distribution, sale, and verification of weights and measures in India.
Haryana Lifts and Escalators Act, 2008
The Haryana Lifts and Escalators Act, 2008 was introduced to regulate the installation, use, and maintenance of lifts and escalators across the State, with the primary objective of ensuring public safety. The Act provides a legal framework for obtaining approval, licensing, and periodic inspection of lifts and escalators by the Chief Electrical Inspector. It sets out safety standards, operational requirements, and responsibilities of owners or occupiers to maintain the equipment in proper working condition. By establishing these controls, the Act aims to prevent accidents, promote accountability, and safeguard the lives of users in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Bombay Lifts Act, 1939 (as extended to Delhi)
This Act lays down provisions for regulating construction maintenance and safe working of certain classes of lifts and all machinery, apparatus pertaining there to in the N.C.T. of Delhi and also prescribes procedure for issue of license for working of the lifts. This act also provides power to make rules about the specifications, testing and licensing of the lifts etc. This Act lays down provisions for regulating construction maintenance and safe working of certain classes of lifts and all machinery, apparatus pertaining there to in the N.C.T. of Delhi and also prescribes procedure for issue of license for working of the lifts. This act also provides power to make rules about the specifications, testing and licensing of the lifts etc
Cosmetic Rules, 2020
The regulation of cosmetics in India is governed by the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. These laws aim to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of drugs and cosmetics sold in India.
Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020
Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020The growth of online shopping has introduced both opportunities and risks for consumers. To safeguard consumer interests and ensure accountability of e-commerce entities, the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 were notified under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. These rules prescribe obligations for e-commerce entities, marketplace operators, and sellers operating in India
Conditions of Certificate of Conformity to be complied with under BIS (Conformity Assessment) First Amendment Regulations, 2021
To align with SEBI guidelines and investor charter requirements, NSDL has introduced enhancements to its Depository System. These changes are intended to improve processing timelines, strengthen compliance monitoring, and address operational issues faced by Participants in securities settlement.
Conditions of licence to use or apply a Standard Mark
To align with SEBI guidelines and investor charter requirements, NSDL has introduced enhancements to its Depository System. These changes are intended to improve processing timelines, strengthen compliance monitoring, and address operational issues faced by Participants in securities settlement.