The FSSAI has appointed three new Food Safety Officers for Indian Railways, effective August 20, 2025, to oversee food safety standards on trains.
The EPFO has raised its ex-gratia payment for deceased employees to Rs. 15 lakh, with an annual 5% increase effective April 1, 2026.
CBDT has granted income tax exemption to Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission for specific income types, effective from FY 2022-2023.
DGFT amends FTP rules for diamond import authorizations, allowing a CA certificate for ITR proof and removing GST and compensation cess exemptions.
A summary of the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2025, detailing key changes to tax provisions, including new sections and procedural modifications.
The Ministry of Finance has temporarily exempted cotton imports from customs duty and AIDC. The exemption, effective from August 19 to September 30, 2025, is aimed at public interest.
CBDT notifies new perquisite rules under Section 17(2); salary limit ₹4 lakh and gross total income limit ₹8 lakh for claiming exemptions.
The Maharashtra government has amended the tax arrears settlement act for public sector undertakings, validating past collections and broadening its scope to include more entities.
The EPFO has simplified the process for members to seed or correct their Aadhaar in their UAN. The new process involves employers and allows members to submit physical forms in certain cases.
EPFO circular simplifies death claims for minors, removing the need for a Guardianship Certificate and allowing direct bank transfers to minor children’s accounts.
