Impact of Ban on 2000 CC Diesel Cars The interim ban on sale of new Diesel Cars of 2000 cc and above in the National Capital Region (NCR) has been directed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on 16th December 2015. Department of Heavy Industry, Government of India has submitted an affidavit to Hon’ble… Read More »
Cabinet approves setting up of new AIIMS in Bhatinda The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of a new AIIMS at Bhatinda in Punjab under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). The institution shall have a hospital with capacity of 750 beds which will include Emergency/Trauma… Read More »
Cabinet approves Policy for award of Waterfront and associated land to port dependent industries in major ports The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Policy for award of waterfront and associated land to port dependent industries in major ports and its operationalization. The Policy will result in uniformity… Read More »
Cabinet approves abolition of Separate Guidelines for establishing Joint Venture Companies by Defence PSUs The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved abolition of existing “Guidelines for establishing Joint Venture Companies by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs)”. These guidelines which were notified in February, 2012 will not be required for… Read More »
Social security agreement (SSA) with Japan: The SSA between India and Japan (signed in November 2012) has entered into force, and is effective 1 October 2016. Read a July 2016 report of KPMG
Ministry of Finance issues Gazette Notification relating to 7th Pay Commission Recommendations The Ministry of Finance has issued Gazette Notification with regard to 7th Pay Commission Recommendations. For more details, please see. Resolution on Cabinet Decision Revised Pay Rules 2016
New Solid Waste Management Rules Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has comprehensively revised and notified Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rule in April, 2016 in supersession of the Municipal Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000. As per these rules, the bulk generators of waste like State and Central government organizations, railways, airports, ports, defence… Read More »
Corruption – Free Defence Deals Capital Procurement of defence equipment from Indian and foreign vendors is progressed as per provisions of the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP). The new DPP which has come into effect from 01.4.2016 incorporates provisions to ensure the highest degree of probity, public accountability, transparency, fair completion and level playing field. The… Read More »
Working Group set up to prepare guidelines for National Programme for Creche and Daycare Facilities The Government has set up a Working Group for formulating comprehensive programme/policy/guidelines for National Programme for Creche and Day Care Facilities for children and its funding pattern etc. under the Chairpersonship of Secretary, WCD with participation from Ministry/Department/Organizations and State/UT… Read More »
MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Expenditure) RESOLUTION New Delhi, the 25th July, 2016 No. 1-2/2016-IC.— The Seventh Central Pay Commission (Commission) was set up by the Government of India vide Resolution No. 1/1/2013-E.III (A), dated the 28th February, 2014. The period for submission of report by the Commission was extended upto 31st December, 2015 vide… Read More »