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Indian Law Institute Launches An Innovative LL.M. 1 Year Degree Programme

The Indian Law Institute has launched an innovative LL.M. 1 Year degree Programme, with a better curriculum and innovative approach for research excellence, from the ensuing Academic Year 2013-2014. The institute has invited applications for admission to LL.M. 1 Year Programme as also for the LL.M. 2 year and other Diploma Programmes. Admission to LL.M.… Read More

CLR Snippets | Judges Appointed to The High Court of Gujarat

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President has appointed (i) Shri Abdullah Gulamahmed Uraizee, (ii) Shri Kaushal Jayendra Thaker and (iii) Shri Ratilal Parshottambhai Dholaria as Additional Judges of the High Court of Gujrat, in that order of seniority, for a period of… Read More

CLR Snippets | Additional Charge of the Post of Member of the Appellate Tribunal for Foreign Exchange

The Central Government has entrusted the additional charge of the post of Member of the Appellate Tribunal for Foreign Exchange to Shri R.P. Tolani, Judicial Member, Income Tax Appellate Tribunal and Shri U.B.S. Bedi, also Judicial Member, Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, with effect from 4th May 2013 for a further period of 3 months or… Read More

Haryana Plan for 2013-14 Finalized

The Annual Plan for the year 2013-14 for the state of Haryana was finalised here today at a meeting between Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Mr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Chief Minister of Haryana, Sh. Bhupinder Singh Hooda. The plan size has been agreed at Rs 27072 crore. In his comments on the plan performance of… Read More

Functioning of Employees™ Provident Fund

As on 31.03.2012, the total members of Employees™ Provident Fund are 8.55 crore and pensioners under Employees™ Pensions Scheme are 41.03 Lakh. The present composition of Central Board of Trustees (CBT), Employees™ Provident Fund (EPF) is Annexed. The composition of the CBT, EPF is as per Section 5A of the Employees™ Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. As… Read More

Action Against those Exposed by Cobrapost, Red Spider 2 Expose

In connection with Cobrapost, Red Spider 2 Expose that was released today morning, the Secretary, Department of Financial Services Shri Rajiv Takru has asked the Chairman cum Managing Directors (CMDs) of various Public Sector Banks (PSBs) Including Allahabad Bank. Andhra Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India ,Bank of Maharashtra, Central Bank of India, Dena… Read More

CLR Snippets | Cyber Security for Defence

Hosting of confidential defence information is governed by strict guidelines. While threats of cyber attacks have increased, adequate safeguards to protect systems through air gapped computers and intranets have been undertaken. Defence Services have established Cyber Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) to prevent and react to cyber attacks. This information was given by Defence Minister Shri… Read More

Measures to promote the Gem and Jewellery sector

A token budget of Rs.1 crore has been provided in the budget of Department of Commerce during 2013-14 for the following projects of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council: (i) Convention Centre at Mumbai, (ii) Gem & Jewellery Park at Mumbai, (iii) Setting up of Common Facility Centers in Gujarat, (iv) Setting up of Gem Bourse at Jaipur, (v) Technology… Read More

Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements signed by India

The Government of India has, so far, signed Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements (BIPAs) with 82 countries, of which 72 BIPAs have come into force. A list of countries with whom BIPAs have been signed or enforced is at Annexe-I. In relation to an arbitration award relating to M/s White Industries Australia Limited (WIAL), Australia,… Read More

Investment in SEZs

As per Rule 53 of SEZ Rules 2006 the SEZ units are under an obligation to achieve positive Net Foreign Exchange (NFE) earnings to be calculated cumulatively for a period of 5 years from the commencement of production. Under Rule 53 certain categories of sales/supplies have also been permitted to be counted towards NFE earnings.… Read More

Joint Ministerial Commission of India and Australia

The 14th India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) Meeting was held in New Delhi on 29th January, 2013 co-chaired by Shri Anand Sharma, Hon™ble Minister of Commerce, Industry and Textiles, India and the Hon™ble Dr. Craig Emerson MP, Australian Minister for Trade and Competitiveness and Minister assisting the Prime Minister on Asian Century Policy. The issues… Read More

Review of Export Policy – Role of Farmers

Review of export policy is a continuous process undertaken by the Government from time to time. The Government reviews the export policy in consultation with the administrative Ministries and the Departments concerned and other stake holders, keeping in view the various factors such as availability of goods in the domestic market, production, the price situation… Read More

Free Trade Agreements & Bilateral Trade Agreements signed by India

India has signed the following two free trade agreements/bilateral trade agreements during the last three years: Agreements signed: S. No. Name of the Agreement and partner country Date of Signing Date of implementation 1. India - Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) 16.02.2011 01.08.2011 2. India - Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) 18.02.2011 01.07. 2011 No… Read More