Glimpse of Quarterly Statutory Notifications (Central)

In furtherance to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Government and various authorities has published several notifications, orders, advisories, clarifications and press releases to ease the statutory compliance and guidelines to follow. As the pandemic impact continues, the timeline for certain compliance has been extended.

greytHR herein provides a consolidated reckoner of such notifications (March to June) for quick reference to its customers and audience.

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June 2020

• Order To Extend The Lockdown In Containment Zones up to 31st Of July 2020 - 29-06-20.
• Further Extension Of Time For Submission Of Financial Results For The Quarter Half Year Financial Year Ending 31st March 2020 - 24 -06-2020.
• Guidelines On Introduction Of Short Term Health Insurance Policies Providing Coverage For COVID-19 Disease - 23-06-20.
• SEBI Relaxation In Time lines For Compliance With Regulatory Requirements - 19-06-20.
• SEBI Regulatory Measures introduced through SEBI Press Release dated 20-03-20 To Continue - 18-06-20.
• Scheme For Relaxation Of Time For Filing Charge Creation Or Modification Forms - 17-06-20.
• CPCB Guidelines For Handling, Treatment And Disposal Of Waste Generated During COVID-19 - 10-06-20.
• SOP To Contain Spread Of COVID-19 In Offices, Religious Places, Hotels, Restaurants And Shopping Malls - 04-06-20.
• EPFO Pensioners To Get Enhanced Pension - 01-06-20.
• Extension Of Timeline For Submission Of Public Comments On The Report Of The Working Group On Social Stock Exchange - 01-06-20.

May 2020

• Government Of India Order To Extend The Lockdown In Containment Zones up to 30th June 2020 - 30-05-20.
• PM Cares Fund Included In The List Of CSR Eligible Activities Under The Companies Act, 2013 - 26-05-20.
• Lockdown 4.0 National Directives For Public Places, Workplaces, Shops And Markets - 25-05-20.
• Specific Process To Claim Provident Fund Advances - 25-05-20.
• Statement On Developmental And Regulatory Policies By Reserve Bank Of India - 22-05-20.
• Advisory On Disclosure Of Material Impact Of COVID–19 Pandemic On Listed Entities Under SEBI Regulations, 2015 - 20-05-20.
• Central Guidelines On Preventive Measures To Contain Spread Of Covid-19 In Workplace Settings - 18-05-20.
• EPFO Reduces The Contribution Rate To Ten Percent From Existing Rate Of Twelve Percent - 18-05-20.
• Government Of India Extends Lockdown up to 31st May 2020 - 17-05-20.
• Government Of India Order For Zone Categorization - 17-05-20.
• NDMA Order Regarding Extension Of Lockdown - 17-05-20.
• Relief To Establishments Covered Under EPF From Levy Of Penalty For Delayed Deposit Of Dues During Lockdown - 15-05-20.
• EPFO Releases Frequently Asked Questions On Employer’s DSC And e-Sign In Lockdown Period - 14-05-20.
• Additional Relaxation In Relation To Compliance With Certain Provisions Of SEBI Regulations 2015 - 12-05-20.
• Guidelines On Restarting Manufacturing Industries - 09-05-20.
• Employer’s DSC e-Sign Registration of Authorized Signatories In The Lockdown Period - 08-05-20.
• SEBI Relaxations Relating To Procedural Matters - 06-05-20.
• Clarification In Respect Of Certain Challenges Faced By The Registered Persons In Implementation Of Provisions Of GST Laws - 06-05-20.
• MHA Order On Extension Of Lockdown For Two Weeks With Effect From 4thMay2020 - 01-05-20.

April 2020

• EPFO Enables Filing Of ECR By An Employer Without Simultaneous Payment Of PF Contributions - 30-04-20.
• Identification Of The Containment Zones By The Department Of Health And Family Welfare - 30-04-20.
• Order On Movement Of Stranded Persons - 29-04-20.
• FAQs on EPF Advance to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic - 26-04-20.
• Ministry Of Home Affairs - Addendum To Consolidated Guidelines On Opening Of Shops Across The Country - 24-04-20.
• Ministry Of Home Affairs Clarification On Misplaced Apprehensions Of Industry In The Consolidated Revised Guidelines - 23-04-20.
• Promulgation Of An Ordinance To Amend The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 In The Light Of The Pandemic Situation Of COVID-19 - 22-04-20.
• Ministry Of Home Affairs Orders For Strict Compliance Of The Revised Guidelines - 19-04-20.
• Ministry Of Home Affairs Order On Conditions Of Exclusion Of E-commerce Companies - 19-04-20.
• Standard Of Procedure For Movement Of Stranded Labour Within The State And Union Territory - 19-04-20.
• Government Of India Gives Four Months Rental Waiver To The IT Companies Operating From Software Technology Parks Of India (STPI) Centres - 16-04-20.
• EPF Contribution Due Date Extended For The Month Of March 2020 - 15-04-20.
• Ministry Of Home Affairs Revised Consolidated Guidelines Dated - 15-04-20.
• Ministry Of Home Affairs Order On Strict Implementation Of Lock-down Order During Extended Period - 14-04-20.
• Further Extension Of Time In Filing February 2020 ESI Contribution during The COVID-19 Pandemic - 14-04-20.
• ESI Contribution Due Date Extended For The Month Of February 2020 - 13-04-20.
• MHA Clarification On Movement Of Transport Workers And Functioning Of Warehouse during The Lock-down - 12-04-20.
• EPFO Puts In Place Online Mechanism To Credit EPF And EPS Accounts Of Subscribers As Per PM Garbage Alaskan Joanna - 11-04-20.
• EPF Scheme Guidelines For Implementation Of PMGKY Credit Of Employers And Employee Contribution By Government Of India - 10-04-20.
• ESIC Special Approval To All lPs Beneficiaries Staff And Pensioners To Make Purchase Of Medicine - 09-04-20.
• Status Report Of The Action Taken By CLC(C) Organization In Wake Of COVID-19 - 02-04-20.
• Extension Of Renewal Of License For Various Acts Under Central Sphere - April 20.
• FAQ On Filing Of ECR And Payment Of Contributions - April 20.
• Frequently Asked Questions To Avail Benefit Under PMGKY - April 20.
• Consolidated Guidelines of MHA On Lock-down Measures On Containment Of COVID-19 - April-20.
• Applications For EPF Withdrawal Claims Under Outbreak Of Pandemic COVID 19 Being Processed On Priority By EPFO - April 20.

March 2020

• Extension Of Due Date To File AIFs And VCFs On Account Of COVID-19 - 30-03-20.
• Advisory From Central Labour Commissioner On COVID-19 - 30-03-20.
• Clarification On Payment Of Stipend To Apprentices And Reimbursement Of Stipend To Establishments Under NAPS During COVID-19 Lockdown - 30-03-20.
• Home Ministry Order For Effective Implementation Of The Lockdown Measures And To Mitigate The Economic Hardship Of The Migrant Workers - 29-03-20.
• Extension Of Non Refundable Advance To Members Under EPF Scheme - 27-03-20.
• Ministry Of Home Affairs Second Addendum To Guidelines - 27-03-20.
• Employees Provident Fund Organization To Process Pension Payments In All 135 Of Its Offices In advance - 26-03-20.
• Grievance redressal cell setup to resolve problems of food processing industry during COVID-19 lockdown and Control Room To Monitor The Status Of Transportation And Delivery Of Goods, Manufacturing - 26-03-20.
• Standing Operating Procedure For Maintaining Supply Of Essential Goods - 26-03-20.
• Labour Ministry Issues Advisory To All States And Union Territories To Use Cess Fund For Welfare Of Construction Workers - 24-03-20.
• Advisory From Secretary, Ministry Of Labour And Employment Not To Terminate The Employees Or Reduce Wages - 20-03-20.
• Extending The Last Date Of Filing Of Unified Annual Return - 20-03-20.
• Government Of India Advisory To All Employers On Termination Of Employees Due To Covid-19 - 20-03-20.
• Press Release On Advice To EPFO Members To Avail Online Services Of EPFO On Account Of COVID-19 - 20-03-20.
• One-time Relaxation For Employers On Filing Of ESI Contribution For The Contribution Period April 2019 To September 2019 - 18-03-20.
• Extension Of Payment Of ESI Contribution For The Month Of February and March - 16-03-20.

The Bottom Line

In the last four months, most of the States have published several notifications to ease the process in labor and employment laws. For more such updates on notifications, keep following our blogs!

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