Draft Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Coal Mines) Rules, 2026
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a draft notification proposing new rules for coal mines under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. The draft has been published for public information and is open for objections and suggestions from stakeholders.
Further Amendment to Notification No. 11/2017-Central Excise
The existing Notification No. 11/2017-Central Excise prescribes excise duty rates and conditions for specified petroleum and natural gas products.
Extension of time limit for filing Annual RoDTEP Return for FY 2023-24
The period for filing Annual RoDTEP Return (ARR) for FY 2023-24 has been extended from November 30,2025 to March 31,2025 with payment of a composition fee of Rs. 15,000/-, effective from the date of publication of this Public Notice.
Draft Income-tax Rules and Forms, 2026 – Release of Drafts and Press Communication
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 along with draft Income-tax Forms aligned with the Income-tax Act, 2025.
Startup Recognition and Deep Tech Startup Framework (Revised Definition & Conditions)
The Central Government has issued a fresh notification superseding the earlier 2019 notification to update and consolidate the framework for recognition of Startups and Deep Tech Startups. The
Draft Amendment to Central Motor Vehicles Rules – Substitution of Rule 126 (Prototype Testing)
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a draft notification proposing amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, for public consultation. The draft seeks to substitute Rule 126 relating to prototype testing of motor vehicles.
Repeal of Certain Labour Laws under Industrial Relations Code, 2020
The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 had earlier been brought into force from November 21, 2025 through a prior notification.
Draft of the Rajasthan Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2026
The State Government had earlier published the draft Rajasthan Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2023 inviting objections and suggestions from stakeholders.
Gas Cylinders (Amendment) Rules, 2026 – Draft Notification
The Central Government has issued draft Gas Cylinders (Amendment) Rules, 2026 proposing amendments to the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016.
Hydrogen Gas Cylinder Cascades for Road Transportation
The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) has issued this circular to clarify regulatory requirements for transporting hydrogen gas using cylinder cascades mounted on vehicle
