There is no prescribed dress code for Aadhaar enrolment
Some reports have appeared in the media about residents being asked to adhere to a dress code when enrolling for Aadhaar. UIDAI would like to clarify that it has not prescribed any dress code for residents who wish to enroll for an Aadhaar number. The only criterion is that the face of the resident should… Read More
Government Approves Eight FDI Proposals
Details of Proposals considered in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) Meeting held on 12.04.2013 Following eight (8) proposals have been approved: Sl. No. Name of the applicant Particulars of the proposal FDI/NRIinflows (Rs. in crore) 1 M/s McKinsey & Company Inc. India, USA To set up an LLP to be engaged in providing management consultancy services. 0.99 2 M/s AWS TruepowerLLC, USA Induction of foreign equity to carry out the business of consultancy… Read More
Kapil Sibal Launches e-Gov Appstore
Shri Kapil Sibal, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India, today launched the pilot e-Gov application store. This e-Gov Appstore has been designed, developed and hosted by DeitY through NIC. The Appstore will being functional efficiencies in the government and enable citizen to receive services in more streamlined manner. Inclusion of IT is… Read More
The Law Commission of India Invites Suggestions on Electoral Reforms
The issue of ˜Electoral Reforms™ has been referred by the Central Government to the Law Commission of India for consideration and for suggesting comprehensive measures for changes in laws relating to elections. Acknowledging the importance of the subject, the Commission has prepared a Consultation Paper eliciting feedback from various stakeholders. The election system comprises a… Read More
Report on Environmental Benefits and Vulnerability Reduction through MNREGA
Extract from the Report - Study Conducted by Indian Institute of Science: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) aims at enhancing the livelihood security of people in rural areas by guaranteeing 100 days of wage-employment in a ï¬nancial year to a rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.… Read More
DVAT Clarification regarding submission of Form DP-1
GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI DEPARTMENT OF TRADE & TAXES POLICY BRANCH VYAPAR BHAWAN, NEW DELHI-110002 No.F.3(352)/Policy/VAT/2013/253-259 Date: 30.05.2013 CIRCULAR No. 04 OF 2013-14 Subject: Clarification regarding submission of Form DP-1. Clarification and confirmations are being sought from different quarters regarding the Notification No.F.3(352)/Policy/VAT/2013/231-241 dated 28.05.2013 The purpose of taking the information in Form DVAT-07 and… Read More
DVAT Notification – All Scheduled Banks in the business of Silver, Gold to furnish Quarterly returns
(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART IV OF THE DELHI GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY) GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER, VALUE ADDED TAX VYAPAR BHAWAN, I.P.ESTATE: NEW DELHI-110002. No.F.3(341)/VAT/Policy/2013/242-252 … Read More
DGFT Clarification on admissibility of deemed export benefits under Para 8.2F of FTP.
File No.01/92/180/168/AM05/PC-VI Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi Policy Circular No 1 (RE-2013/2009-14) Dated: 29th May, 2013 To All Regional Authorities/DCs A reference has been received from trade seeking certain clarifications on admissibility of deemed export benefits under para 8.2(f) of FTP. The issues have been considered for… Read More
MCA Notification – Power of ROCs to obtain declaration/ affidavits from subscribers/first directors at the time of incorporation
Circular No: 11/2013 File No. 17/118/2012 CL V Government of India Ministry of Corporate Affairs 5th Floor, Shastri Bhawan Rajendra Prasad Road New Delhi 110001 Dated: 29th May, 2013 To All Regional Directors All Registrar of Companies Sub: Power of ROCs to obtain declaration/ affidavits from subscribers/first directors at the time of incorporation. Sir, The matter of… Read More
Indo-Zanzibar collaboration on Labour Programmes
Zanzibar Labour Minister Mr. Haroun Ali Suleiman Calls on Mallikarjuna Kharge Emphasizes need to Strengthen Bilateral Ties A Delegation led by Mr. Harun Ali Suleman, Minister for Labour from the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar today called on Union Labour & Employment Minister Shri Mallikajuna Kharge here in New Delhi today. Welcoming the delegation Shri Kharge referred… Read More
MGNREGA Strategy for Information Education and Communication
The Ministry of Rural Development has formulated a comprehensive Information Education and Communication (IEC) Strategy exclusively for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The strategy aims to create awareness among rural people and other stake holders with special focus on MGNREGA workers about various aspects of MGNREGA. The strategy also aims at facilitating… Read More
PM in Thailand – Joint Statement
1. At the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, H.E. Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra, the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, H.E. Dr. Manmohan Singh, paid an Official Visit to Thailand from 30-31 May 2013. He was accompanied by the Minister of External Affairs, a high level official and media delegation. 2.… Read More
Basic Exemption under Service Tax is not basic
Generally, it is understood that no service tax is payable, if a person™s taxable service turnover does not exceed Rs 10 lakhs in a financial year. Basic emption is given under taxation law and other laws to ensure that a person does not suffer undue hardship in complying with applicable legal requirements. For example, basic… Read More
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