Certification Requirement for Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS)
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), under the CSIR framework, has made the certification scheme for air emission monitoring equipment operative. All manufacturers of Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS), whether of Indian or foreign make, intending to install such systems in stacks of industries in the Delhi-NCR region must obtain product certification from NPL.
Acceptance of IBSC Approval for Manufacture of Test Items through Form CT-10
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has issued a circular accepting Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC) approval for manufacturing test items for examin
SEBI (Delisting of Equity Shares) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025
SEBI has introduced amendments to the Delisting of Equity Shares Regulations, 2021 to include specific provisions for delisting equity shares of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), excluding banks, NBFCs, and insurance companies. These provisions apply when the acquirer, along with other PSUs, holds at least 90% of the total shares of the concerned class. Delisting must be approved by shareholders via special resolution passed through postal ballot or e-voting with full disclosure in the explanatory statement.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Investor Protection and Education Fund) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025
In the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Investor Protection and Education Fund) Regulations, 2009 –
Karnataka Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2025
The Karnataka State Legislature has enacted the Karnataka Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2025 to further refine and clarify existing provisions under the GST framework.
Environment Audit Rules, 2025
The Environment Audit Rules, 2025 have been notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to establish a structured mechanism for environmental auditing. These rules aim to certify and register environment auditors to support compliance monitoring and ensure adherence to environmental safeguards in projects, processes, and activities covered under applicable environmental laws, including the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Air Act, Water Act, Wildlife Act, and other related frameworks.
Implementation Guidelines for E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India, notified the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 to supersede the E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011, aiming for better environmental management of electronic waste.
Application for Condonation of Delay in Filing Form 10A Enabled
The Income-tax Department has enabled the option for applicants to file requests for condonation of delay under Section 12A for filing Form 10A through the e-filing portal.
Income-tax (Twenty-Fifth Amendment) Rules
In the Income-tax Rules, 1962, in rule 2DCA –
Capturing of Geo-coordinates through WDRA Mobile App
The Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA) has introduced a new mobile application named mWDRA, available on the Google Play Store. The app is designed to capture geo-coordinates (latitude and longitude) of registered warehouses.