Bird’s eye view of recent notified laws (IV Edition)
This list provides hands on information of the laws that have been notified by the Government both at Central and State levels during recent times along with their scope and applicability:
|
Name of Legislation |
Geographical Applicability |
Category | Scope of Applicability |
Effective Date |
| Biological Diversity Rules, 2024 | Central | Environment, Health and Safety Laws, Regulatory Laws | The new rules supersedes Biological Diversity Rules, 2004 and provides regulations for conservation of biological diversity. | 24-12-2024 |
| Telecommunications (Commercial Radio Operator Certificate of Proficiency to Operate Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Rules, 2024 | Central | Media, Marketing and Communication Laws | It supersedes Indian Wireless Telegraphy (Commercial Radio Operators Certificate of proficiency and licence to operate Global Maritime Distress ad Safety System) Rules, 1997. As per the new rules, no person shall operate Global Maritime Distress and Safety System except under and in accordance with the terms and conditions of a GMDSS Certificate granted under these rules. | 30-10-2024 |
| Telecommunications (Amateur Services) Rules, 2024 | Central | Media, Marketing and Communication Laws | It supersedes Indian Wireless Telegraphs (Amateur Service) Rules, 1978. As per the new rules, no person shall install or operate an amateur station except under and in accordance with the terms and conditions of an ASOC granted under these rules. | 30-10-2024 |
| Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber
Security) Rules, 2024 |
Central | Media, Marketing and Communication Laws | It supersedes Prevention of tampering of the Mobile Device Equipment Identification Number Rules, 2017. As per the new rules, no person shall (a) endanger telecom cyber security; or
(b) send any message which adversely affects telecom cyber security. |
21-11-2024 |
| Electricity Distribution (Accounts and Additional Disclosure) Rules, 2024 | Central | Environment, Health and Safety Laws, Regulatory Laws | The rules ensure accurate revenue recognition by limiting it to tariff-approved items. They also establish mandatory provisions for trade receivables, with stricter requirements for overdue accounts, varying by customer category. | 14-10-2024 |
| Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024 | Central | Media, Marketing and Communication Laws | These regulations shall apply to –
(i) property managers who intend to get their property, of minimum specified size, rated for digital connectivity, either voluntarily or under the provisions of applicable laws, rules or regulations; (ii) digital connectivity rating agencies, who may evaluate and award ratings for property under these regulations; and (iii) the service providers, who may enter into an arrangement with the property manager for development or access of digital connectivity or digital connectivity infrastructure. |
25-10-2024 |
| Inland Vessels (Central Database and Allied Matters) Rules, 2024 | Central | Regulatory Laws | These rules aim to establish a comprehensive framework for regulation and management of inland vessels. | 29-10-2024 |
| Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 | Central | Regulatory Laws | Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standard specified in column (3) of the Table and shall bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Provided that nothing in this order shall apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export. |
01-04-2025 |
| Electrical appliances for domestic clothes washing (Quality Control) Order 2024 | Central | Regulatory Laws | Electrical Appliances for domestic clothes washing shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standard specified in Column (3) of the Table specified in the Order and shall bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018:
Provided that nothing in this order shall apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export. |
05-11-2024 |
| Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2024 | Central | Regulatory Laws | This Order shall apply to the goods or articles specified in column (2) of the said Schedules but shall not apply to such goods or article meant for export and items specified in Schedule-A to this order that are manufactured by self help groups. | 23-10-2024 |
| H Acid (Quality Control) Order, 2024 | Central | Regulatory Laws | H Acid shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standard specified in column (2) of the said Schedule and shall bear the Standard Mark under a licence from the Bureau of Indian Standards in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. | 13-05-2025 |
| K Acid (Quality Control) Order, 2024 | Central | Regulatory Laws | K Acid shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standard specified in column (2) of the said Schedule and shall bear the Standard Mark under a licence from the Bureau of Indian Standards in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. | 13-05-2025 |
| Vinyl Sulphone (Quality Control) Order, 2024 | Central | Regulatory Laws | Vinyl Sulphone shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standard specified in column (2) of the said Schedule and shall bear the Standard Mark under a licence from the Bureau of Indian Standards in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. | 13-05-2025 |
| Guidelines for Customs field formations in maintaining ease of doing business while engaging in investigation into tax evasion cases in import or export | Central | Indirect Taxation Laws | These guidelines aim to guide Customs officers to handle tax evasion investigations in an efficient manner while promoting ease of doing business. | 01-11-2024 |
| Environment Protection (Manner of Holding Inquiry and Imposition of Penalty) Rules, 2024 | Central | Environment, Health and Safety Laws | It specifies the rules for holding an enquiry and imposing penalty on receipt of compliant under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. | 04-11-2024 |
| Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Manner of Holding Inquiry and Imposition of Penalty) Rules, 2024 | Central | Environment, Health and Safety Laws | It specifies the rules for holding an enquiry and imposing penalty on receipt of compliant under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. | 11-11-2024 |
| Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Manner of Holding Inquiry and Imposition of Penalty) Rules, 2024 | Central | Environment, Health and Safety Laws | It specifies the rules for holding an enquiry and imposing penalty on receipt of compliant under Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. | 12-11-2024 |
| Master Circular for Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements | Central | Capital Market Laws | The master circular is applicable to all Registered Merchant Bankers, Recognized Stock Exchanges, Depositories and Registered Depository Participants, Registered Registrars to an Issue and Share Transfer agents, Registered Stock Brokers, Registered Credit Rating Agencies, Bankers to an Issue (Self-Certified Syndicate Banks), Sponsor Banks, All Listed Entities/ Proposed to be listed Entities and National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI). It is a compilation of relevant provisions of SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 and all associated circulars issued under ICDR Regulations, 2018. | 11-11-2024 |
| Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisement in Coaching Sector, 2024 | Central | Education and Training Laws | These guidelines shall apply to all forms of advertisements by any person including an endorser engaged in coaching sector. | 13-11-2024 |
| Operational Guidelines for the Scheme- Strengthening of Medical Device Industry | Central | Regulatory Laws | The new scheme aims to strengthen medical device industry by providing various infrastructure and investment facilities. The major components of the scheme are as under:
(i) Common Facilities for Medical Device Clusters (ii) Marginal Investment Scheme for Reducing Import Dependence (iii) Capacity Building and Skill Development in Medical Device Sector (iv) Medical Device Clinical Studies Support Scheme (v) Medical Device Promotion Scheme. |
08-11-2024 |
| Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission
(Multi Year Transmission Tariff and SLDC Charges) Regulations, 2024 |
Bihar | Environment, Health and Safety Laws | – These Regulations shall apply to all the Transmission Licensees and SLDC in the State of Bihar.
– These Regulations shall be applicable for determination of transmission tariff and SLDC charges in all cases covered under these Regulations from 1st April 2025 and onwards up to FY 2027-28 (i.e. till 31st March 2028) or till these Regulations are amended. – These Regulations shall be applicable where the cost based/ Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) based tariff is determined by the Commission. – These Regulations shall not be applicable where tariff has been discovered through tariff based competitive bidding in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Central Government and adopted by the Commission under Section 63 of the Act. |
04-11-2024 |
| Goa Erection of Shacks on Public Beaches (Regulation and Control) Act, 2024 | Goa | Regulatory Laws | An Act to provide for special regulation and control of temporary and seasonal structures permitted under Coastal Regulation Zone Notification and for the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. | 15-03-2024 |
| Goa Ground Water Regulation Rules, 2024 | Goa | Environment, Health and Safety Laws | The rules provides for penalties for contravention of the provisions od the Goa Ground Water Regulation Act, 2002 and further amends Goa Ground Water Rules, 2003. | 14-11-2024 |
| Punjab State Electricity Regulatory
Commission (Electricity Supply Code, Standards of Performance and Related Matters) Regulations, 2024, in short Supply Code, 2024 |
Punjab | Environment, Health and Safety Laws | These regulations shall be applicable to all the licensees under the Act (including entities exempted under Section 13 of the Act) in their respective licensed/supply areas and all consumers/persons in the State of Punjab. | 14-11-2024 |
| Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 | Chhattisgarh | Human, Labour and Employment Laws, Regulatory Laws | The new policy provides a vision for industrial development in the State by promoting exports, investment opportunities, employment generation and skill development. | 14-11-2024 |
| Unified Ladakh Building Bye Laws, 2024 | Ladakh | Human, Labour and Employment Laws, Corporate Laws | The Building Bye-Laws shall apply to the building activity in the Municipal Areas, for which they are framed and the same shall be unambiguously specified in the Building Bye-Laws. | 12-11-2024 |
| Registration and Renewal Guidelines for Adventure Tour Operators and Adventure Activity Guidelines in the UT of Ladakh of the Tourism Department | Ladakh | Regulatory Laws | The guidelines open opportunities and encourage local travel trade operators to undertake these activities for employment generation, the Department of Tourism, Union Territory of Ladakh has formulated the ‘Registration and Renewal Guidelines for Adventure Tour Operators’, who are willing to undertake adventure activities in the Union Territory of Ladakh. | 08-11-2024 |
| Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Incentive Policy, 2024 | Uttar Pradesh | Education and Training Laws | The vision of the Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Incentive Policy 2024 is to enhance the quality, competitiveness and inclusivity of higher education landscape in Uttar Pradesh that enables the youth to meet their full potential. | 08-10-2024 |
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