Posts By: Prakash Consultancy Services

Key amendments introduced by the Ministry of Finance through the Public Provident Fund (Amendment) Scheme, 2023

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An official government notification (G.S.R. 831(E)) outlining an amendment to the Public Provident Fund (PPF) Scheme, 2019. Let’s break down the key points: Legal Authority: The changes are made under the authority granted by section 3A of the Government Savings Promotion Act, 1873 (Act number 5 of 1873). Specific Amendment: The focus of the amendment… Read more »

Loading And Unloading Workers Are Employees Under MV Act And Entitled To Compensation For Accidents Under Employees Compensation Act: Kerala High Court

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Case Summary: Abdul Razaque O.V., a loading and unloading worker for a tipper lorry owned by United India Insurance Company Limited, suffered injuries when a coconut tree being loaded fell on him. Seeking compensation, he filed an application under the Employees Compensation Act, 1923. Insurance Dispute: The insurance company, while admitting the policy, contested liability,… Read more »

Surrogate mothers have right to maternity leave: Rajasthan High Court

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Surrogate mothers have right to maternity leave: Rajasthan High Court From the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Bench at Jaipur, related to a civil writ petition (S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 7853/2020). The petitioner, Smt. Chanda Keswani, is seeking maternity leave after having twins through the surrogacy process. The key points highlighted in the… Read more »

When Can Gratuity Be Withheld From A Retired Employee? Supreme Court Explains

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Background of the Case: This judgment pertains to a case involving an individual named Jyotirmay Ray, who was working as a Senior Manager in the Punjab National Bank (referred to as the “Bank”). Ray was compulsorily retired by the Bank, citing irregularities related to loans and cash credit facilities provided under the Credit Guarantee Fund… Read more »

Government of Andhra Pradesh declares a change in the holiday for the occasion of DEEPAVALI (Diwali) in the year 2023.

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The document issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh announces a change in the holiday date for the festival of DEEPAVALI (Diwali) in the year 2023. Originally, November 12, 2023, was designated as a holiday to celebrate DEEPAVALI. However, after careful consideration, the government has decided to shift the holiday to November 13, 2023, which… Read more »

If life certificate is not submitted by pensioner, before stopping pension, it is the duty of bank to visit the house of pensioner and know the reason for it-Karnataka HC

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Facts of the Case: The Petitioner’s Background: H. Nagabhushana Rao, the petitioner, was a 102-year-old individual at the time of the case. He had been receiving the Swatantra Sainik Samman Gaurava Dhana pension as a freedom fighter from the Government of India since 1974. This pension was granted to him by both the Central and… Read more »

Govt. of Jharkhand revised minimum rates of wages for contract workers

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The Government of Jharkhand on October 19, 2023, revised minimum rates of wages for contract workers.The following has been stated: – Worker Categories: The notification would typically specify different categories of workers based on their skill levels. These categories often include skilled, semi-skilled, highly skilled, and unskilled workers. Revised Wage Rates: The document would provide… Read more »

Grant Of Paid Holiday On Account Of Municipal ward Elections in certain districts of Haryana on 5th November 2023

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Notification on Holiday with Wages for Voting in Haryana Date of Notification: October 30, 2023 Date of Designated Holiday: November 5, 2023 (Sunday) Applicable Districts and Wards: District Sohna:Ward No. 15 of Municipal Council, Sohna, District Gurugram. District Narnaul:Ward No. 16 of Municipal Council, Narnaul, District Mahendergarh.District Mahendergarh:Ward No. 01 of Municipal Council, Kaithal. District… Read more »

Comprehensive Compliance Calendar for November 2023

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Every month, businesses across India must ensure that they comply with a variety of statutory regulations and requirements, beyond just taxes. These statutory compliances play a crucial role in maintaining the smooth operation of a business, safeguarding employee rights, and adhering to legal and ethical standards. In this blog, we’ll focus on the key statutory… Read more »

Govt. of Haryana issued a notification regarding the implementation of the increased amount of financial assistance in the schemes run by the Haryana Labour Welfare Board

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It’s great to hear that the Government of Haryana has increased financial assistance in the schemes run by the Haryana Labour Welfare Board. This step aims to provide better support to the labor force in the state. The specific changes mentioned in the notification are as follows:- Increase in Financial Assistance: The notification announces an… Read more »