Uttar Pradesh Excise Composite Shops (Settlement of Licences) Rules, 2025
The rules, titled The Uttar Pradesh Excise Composite Shops (Settlement of Licences) Rules, 2025
FAQs on Legal Metrology Act and Packaged Commodities Rules
The Department of Consumer Affairs (Legal Metrology Division) has released a detailed FAQ document clarifying provisions of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and its allied Rules.
Puducherry MSME (Exemption from Approvals to Commence Business) Act, 2024 Notified
Government of Puducherry notifies the MSME Exemption Act, 2024 to simplify commencement of business by MSMEs in the Union Territory by providing exemptions from approvals and inspections.
Simplification of Transfer Claims – Annexure K Now Available in Member Portal
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a circular to enhance transparency and convenience for PF members regarding the transfer of Provident Fund accumulations when changing jobs
Waiver of Interest on Rectified Demands under Section 220(2)
Certain taxpayers were incorrectly allowed rebate under section 87A on incomes chargeable at special rates. Rectification of such returns results in raised demands, and delayed payment of these demands attracts interest under section 220(2).
MCA allows AGMs and EGMs through VC/OAVM till further orders
In continuation to this Ministry’s General Circular No. 20/2020 dated 05.05.2020, General Circular No. 02/2022 dated 05.05.2022, General Circular No. 10/2022 dated 28.12.2022, General Circular No. 09/2023 dated 25.09.2023 and General Circular No. 09/2024 dated 19.09.2024, and MCA decided to allow companies to conduct their AGMs through VC or OAVM, till further orders, in accordance with the requirements laid down in Para 3 and Para 4 of the General Circular No. 20/2020 dated 05.05.2020.
Update on Single Filing System through API-Based Integration Between Stock Exchanges
With effect from September 15, 2025, the single filing system has been extended to include the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report under Regulation 24A(2) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Listed entities are requested to submit disclosures via this integrated system and avoid multiple filings of the same disclosure on both exchanges. Any clarification requested post-submission must be addressed only to the exchange that raised it.
Extension of Automated Trading Window Closure to Immediate Relatives of DPs
NSDL has referred to SEBI’s earlier circulars (April 21, 2025, and July 19, 2023) and its own circular dated June 19, 2025, regarding phase-wise implementation of the trading window closure framework for Designated Persons (DPs) and their Immediate Relatives. The timeline for extension to Immediate Relatives of DPs, on account of declaration of financial results, is now reaching full implementation.
Separate Provision for Subsequent Importer in Online System for Medical Devices
CDSCO has been simplifying regulatory procedures through portal-based approvals, tooltips, and faster brand approvals. To further improve efficiency and transparency, a separate online system has now been introduced for subsequent importers of already approved medical devices and IVDs.
Relaxation in Compliance with Guidance Notes for FY 2024-25
ICAI issued two Guidance Notes in August 2023: (i) Guidance Note on Financial Statements of Non-Corporate Entities, and (ii) Guidance Note on Financial Statements of Limited Liability Partnerships. These were made effective for financial statements covering periods beginning on or after April 1, 2024.
