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Consequent upon inclusion of special provisions in respect of International Workers (IWs) and signing of Social Security Agreements (SSAs) with a number of countries by the Government of India, the benefit of “detachment” is being availed by the posted Indian employees by obtaining a Certificate of Coverage (COC) on the basis of which they are exempted from making contributions in other country up to a certain period.
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 46 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (15 of 2003) read with sub-sections (7) and (8) of section 24 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), the Central Government hereby appoints Shri Mumtaz A. Kapta, Advocate, as Special Public Prosecutor for conducting prosecutions on behalf of the Directorate of Enforcement before the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and also the Special Court at Srinagar.
In order to rationalize and simplify the process of settlement and also to curb the return/rejection ratio of the received claims, it is decided that henceforth amount of Provident Fund accumulation/ withdrawal benefit may also be credited in the joint bank account of the member, if member opts for the same. However, this is to clarify that the joint bank account shall be acceptable for the purpose only in case when the bank account is maintained with his/her spouse.
Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 – Exemption from the provisions of Sections 15,16,21,23,31 and in respects of section 47 (1) (2) (3) and (4) of the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 to all Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) and Information Technology Establishment in the State of Andhra Pradesh –Extension of exemption for a further period of one year with effect from 30.05.2012– Orders –Issued.
The Ministry of Environment and Forests (“MoEF”) has taken the first step towards reducing the alarmingly growing menace of pollutants from the information age. The E –Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011 framed under the Environment Protection, Act 1986 were published on May 30, 2011 and have come into effect on 1st May 2012. This step is significant in the light of the fact that India generates about 400,000 tonnes of e waste annually of which 19,000 tonnes are getting recycled. The Rules puts the onus on the producers and the consumers for reducing e-waste.
Special Provisions in respect of International Workers included in the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952 as well as Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 have been given effect from 15t October, 2008. Subsequently, certain amendments have also been carried out vide notification dated 11th September, 2010 and the same were circulated vide Head Office letter No. Coord/5(15)/2009/IW/07733 dated 25/26th November, 2010. In pursuance of these amendments detailed instructions were issued vide this office letter No.IWU/7(6)2007/41959 dated 8th September, 2009 and No.IWU/7(11)/Compliance dated 30thAugust, 2011.
May kindly refer to the subject cited above. As you are aware that the establishments covered under the EPF and MP Act, 1952 are required to remit provident fund contribution on monthly basis in respect of all the eligible employees. However, till 31.03.2012 (Before introduction of ECR) the contributions were reflected in the member’s account only after receiving details of subscription in Annual Returns i.e. 3A and 6A. At times, these returns were not submitted by the employers of the closed establishments although the PF office was in receipt of contributions by way of monthly remittances or recovery of the amount in default. The compliance measures initiated against such establishments to procure the returns, many a times did not yield result due to non-traceability of either the employers or the records. This finally results in non-payment of PF accumulations to the members.
The Financial Advisers, who are on the Board of CPSEs, are requested to emphasize the benefits of listing, as mentioned in the above D.O. letter, and get the CPSEs listed in compliance with the disinvestment policy. Further, Financial Advisers are requested to advise the CPSEs that consequent to listing such Companies would be better able to tap the capital market for capital expenditure requirements instead of depending on Government finances.
On 10-05-2012, one lady passenger dressed in the ‘purdah ( abaya) and scarf was intercepted near exit gate of Customs Arrival hall, on suspicion while she was coming out with her husband and two children, opting customs clearance through green channel.
. Government constituted a Group of Ministers (GoM), on 6th January, 2011 with the approval of the Prime Minister, to consider measures that can be taken by the Government to tackle corruption. One of the terms of reference (ToR) of the GoM was to consider and advise on – Fast tracking of all cases of public servants accused of corruption”. The Group of Ministers, while considering this ToR, observed that it is imperative that cases of sanction for prosecution should be decided expeditiously and within the timeframe of 3 months. The GoM, therefore, recommended that:-
