Gas Cylinders (Amendment) Rules, 2025
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified amendments to the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016, following the publication of the draft rules on December 16, 2024 (G.S.R. 771(E)). As no objections or suggestions were received within the 30-day consultation period, the final rules have been notified through G.S.R. 386(E).
Introduction of Enhanced Inter-operable Services Between E-Way Bill Portals
To address service disruptions and ensure uninterrupted compliance operations, GSTN, in coordination with NIC, has announced the rollout of the E-Way Bill 2.0 portal from July 1, 2025. This initiative introduces real-time integration with the existing E-Way Bill 1.0 system, allowing users to perform critical actions across both portals seamlessly.
Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) (Amendment) Rules, 2025
Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) has notified amendments to the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016
Separate Filing of e-form CSR-2 post the period of transition from MCA21 V2 to V3
MCA is transitioning its MCA21 portal from Version 2 (V2) to Version 3 (V3) for annual and related e-form filings.
Relaxation of additional fees for filing of 13 Forms during transition of MCA21 V2 to V3
To ensure a smooth rollout of annual filings and related e-forms in MCA21 V3, the MCA has scheduled a system migration phase.
QR Code Allotted to All RERA-Registered Real Estate Agents in Bihar
RERA Bihar has extended the QR code system to all registered real estate agents, a feature previously available only for registered projects.
Instruction for Changing Login Credentials on Centralised EPR Portal for Plastic Packaging
CPCB has issued a detailed 11-step procedure for changing login credentials on the Centralised EPR portal for plastic packaging, specifically for cases where the registered email ID and/or mobile number are no longer accessible
Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2025
A new Chapter IX titled “Penalties and Adjudicating Mechanism” has been inserted, introducing the following provisions:
Exemption for White Category Industries from Consent Requirements
Applicable Section/Rule: Section 18(1)(b)
Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) had earlier granted exemptions to certain cottage and small-scale industries that had no pollution potential from obtaining Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO). Following the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)’s harmonised industrial classification system, industries are now categorised into Red, Orange, Green, White, and Blue based on their Pollution Index (PI).
Anti‑Dumping Duties on Imports: Vitamin‑A Palmitate & Insoluble Sulphur
Central Government has imposed anti-dumping duties on two categories of goods Insoluble Sulphur and Vitamin-A Palmitate originating in or exported from specified countries, based on the final findings of the DGTR.
