Amendment to GST Registration Exemption for Suppliers of Metal Scrap
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, on the recommendation of the GST Council, has amended Notification No. 5/2017-State Tax dated June 22, 2017. The original notification had exempted certain categories of persons from obtaining GST registration under specified conditions.
Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2025
In continuation of the earlier draft and after considering all stakeholder inputs, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules, 2025. The amendment inserts a new proviso in Schedule I of the Rules under serial number 5A, which pertains to standards for thermal power plants.
Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2025
MCA through notification No. G.S.R. 452(E) dated July 4, 2025, has amended the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, to revise the format and disclosure requirements of E-form No. CSR-1.
Extension of Jute Packaging Requirement for Commodities till September 30, 2025
The Central Government has amended its earlier Order (S.O. 1830(E), dated April 22, 2025) to extend the compulsory use of jute packaging for commodities
Importer Registration on EPR Portal for Plastic Packaging under PWM Rules, 2016
CBIC’s Instruction No. 14/2023 Customs (dated 17 April 2023), issued in consultation with the CPCB, addressed challenges faced by importers whose EPR portal registrations were still in process.
Gujarat Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules, 2025.
In continuation of the draft rules published on December 31, 2021, and after considering public objections and suggestions, the Government of Gujarat has now notified the final rules under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020.
Tamil Nadu RERA Issues Comprehensive Media Advertising Guidelines
The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA) has strengthened Regulation 6 by incorporating explicit guidelines regarding all advertisements—print, electronic, outdoor, and social media—for real estate projects. Key updates include the mandatory display of the RERA registration number alongside a QR code (as per Form C) and the Authority’s website
ITR-B Enabled on e-Proceeding Tab for Section 158BC Notices
Taxpayers who have received notices under Section 158BC—pertaining to block assessments in search and seizure cases—can now submit Form ITR-B directly through the e-Proceeding tab on the Income Tax portal.
Late Fee Waiver for Delayed Filing of GSTR-9C (FY 2017–18 to 2022–23)
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, on the recommendation of the GST Council, has waived the excess late fee under section 47 of the Delhi GST Act for registered persons who failed to file GSTR-9C
Madhya Pradesh Enables Women’s Night Employment in Shops and Factories
The Government of Madhya Pradesh has issued two important notifications relaxing restrictions on women working night shifts in both the shops & establishments sector and the manufacturing sector (factories). These relaxations replace earlier notifications and come with specific safety and welfare conditions to ensure women’s security and legal protections.
