‘Make in India’ is not just a slogan. It is a part of an enormous arrangement designed by the government to revitalize the most underperforming sector of the Indian economy- Manufacturing. India is a $2.3 trillion economy and has the third-largest purchasing power parity. India has immense potential to become a manufacturing powerhouse: a large […]
BOCW Act was enacted to pay undivided attention to workers serving the construction sector. It seeks to protect their interest by imposing regulations on those who employ them. It upholds the workers’ rights and safeguards their interests in many ways. While the BOCW Act resembles the Factories Act 1948 in several ways, it navigates on […]
The BOCW Cess under the BOCW Act refers to a taxable amount paid by the registered employer against the project’s cost. The Government has enacted various provisions around BOCW Cess under the BOCW Cess Act, 1996[1] and Rules, 1998. This article shall discuss the concept and calculation of BOCW cess in detail. What Is The […]
A Public Performance License is mandatory for playing pre-recorded music in public places as per the Copyright Act 1957. Live performances and musical shows also fall under the purview of this license. Presently, this license is granted by the government-backed institution Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL). Who needs a Public Performance License? Followings are liable to […]
As per the Factories Act, 1948, all production facilities must register with competent local authority, i.e. labour department. The said Act also provides for prior approval of the site plan from the Director of Factories to construct a new production facility. Keep in mind that the Director of Factories functions under the administrative control of […]
Handicrafts play an anchor role in steering the Indian home decor market in the right direction. The handicraft sector employs millions of artisans pan India. But sadly, the ever-declining demand for traditional handicrafts has made life difficult for these workers. To cater to this severe problem, the GOI launched a non-profit institution called Export Promotion […]
BOCW, i.e. Building and other Construction Worker Act, is labor-friendly legislation that seeks to protect construction workers’ rights. The said Act specifies for the registration of building developers and workers through a specified procedure. Workers registered under the BOCW Act are entitled to several benefits such as; Maternity Benefits, Child education support, and Prompt medical […]
Drug and Cosmetic Act mandates Medical Devices manufacturers to avail license from CDSCO from commencing the production undertaking. Medical device licensing with CDSCO is a complicated procedure, and thus it should be pursued under the expert’s supervision. This article discusses the CDSCO Medical Devices Manufacturing Registration Requirement in detail. General CDSCO Medical Devices are covered […]
Export license India refers to an Import Export Code granted by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. It legalizes exporters to ship eligible commodities outside the country. IEC code is a ten-digit unique code that helps customs authorities validates the given shipment and the exporters. IEC code is a mandatory document, among other essential documents […]
ASPIRE is an abbreviation for the A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industries and Entrepreneurship. GOI has launched this scheme in association with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). It came to effect to establish a network of technology centers and incubation centers for improving entrepreneurship pan India. It seeks to […]
India is among the few nations where the demand for gold related items is quite massive. India is the second largest nation in the world in terms of gold supply chain. Before 2000, there was no viable framework to assure the quality of gold and its fineness. Considering this, the GOI, in association with BIS, […]
The fire department of the respective state grants the fire NOC after examining an applicant’s premises for fire safety compliance. Fire NOC applies to any premises or multi-storey establishment having an overall height of more than 15m. Before granting the NOC, the department concerned performs a thorough vetting process. Such a process would ensure that […]
Not all businesses fall under the purview of the Factory Act of 1948. The said act regulates the entire aspects of the Factory certificate in India. But, despite this well-known fact, some entities often come across a query about whether a Factory certificate is mandatory for a Business or not? Well, it entirely depends on […]
CDCSO manages the affairs relating to the classification of medical devices. The same authority operates under the purview of the Drug Controller General of India. The Drugs and Cosmetic Act 1940 and Drugs and Cosmetic Rules 1945 constitute the regulatory framework for all medical devices in India. The Health Ministry of India has released the […]
