Environment (Protection) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2025
Environment (Protection) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2025
Extension of Last Date for Application to Export Pharma Grade Sugar
Trade Notice No. 06/2025-26, dated June 18, 2025, was issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to invite applications for export authorisation of Pharma Grade Sugar under a restricted export category. The notice allowed a one-time export quota of 25,000 MT specifically for bona fide pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Mandatory Accurate Reporting of Gross Wages in ECR for ELI Scheme
To ensure that only eligible employees—those earning gross wages not exceeding ₹1,00,000—receive benefits under the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, employers are now required to accurately report gross wages in the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR).
Advisory w.r.t GSTR-3A Notices issued for non-filing of GSTR-4 to cancelled Composition Taxpayers
The issue is currently being reviewed, and the GSTN technical team is working to fix the system glitch.
Exemptions under QCO for Input Steel Standards in Imports
Ministry of Steel had previously mandated that steel and steel products intended for import must conform to the relevant Indian Standards as notified in the applicable Quality Control Orders (QCO) and must be registered on the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS).
Delhi Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2025
The Department of Social Welfare, Government of NCT of Delhi, has notified the Delhi Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2025 under the authority of Section 22(1) of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. These rules provide a legal framework for the protection of rights and welfare of transgender persons within the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
Guidance for Issuing NOC to Manufacture New Drugs for Export
Manufacturers licensed under Form 25, 28, or 28-D (including loan licences) can apply to the CDSCO Zonal Offices for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to manufacture unapproved or approved new drugs solely for export purposes. This guidance ensures standardisation and traceability, in line with Rule 94 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and MoHFW guidelines.
Mandatory registration of partnership deeds and LLP deeds
Rajasthan RERA has issued a clarification regarding the requirement under Regulation 3(4) of the RERA Regulations, 2024, which mandates the registration of partnership and LLP deeds. It is now clarified that this requirement is applicable only to deeds executed on or after March 14, 2024, which is the date of notification in the official gazette. This also includes any subsequent documents modifying the deed or LLP agreement, such as supplementary deeds or amendments. The regulation does not apply retrospectively, meaning that any deeds or related documents created before this date will not be required to undergo registration under the said provision, and such older documents shall remain unaffected by this requirement.
Updated Forms 3CA-3CD and 3CB-3CD Now Live on e-Filing Portal
The Income Tax Department has enabled the updated Forms 3CA-3CD and 3CB-3CD on the e-Filing portal in line with the recent amendments introduced via Notification No. 23/2025.
Bldg. & Other Constr. Workers’ (Reg. of Emp. & Cond. of Serv.) Karnataka (Amdt.) Rules, 2025
The Government of Karnataka has notified amendments to the Karnataka Rules framed under the Building and Other Construction Workers’ (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996. These rules govern welfare, safety, and working conditions for construction workers registered under the Act.