Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill

Parliament on Monday approved a bill that allows the use of a birth certificate as a single document for admission to an educational institution, issuance of a driving licence, preparation of voter list, Aadhaar number, registration of marriage or appointment to a government job. The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023,… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill

Realtors body raise concern over hike in registration charges in Tamil Nadu

A real estate body on Saturday raised concerns over the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to levy 9 per cent apartment registration charges as it would have adverse consequences on potential homebuyers. Following the hike, the registration revenue to the exchequer would decline, Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Association of India (CREDAI), Chennai said.… Continue reading Realtors body raise concern over hike in registration charges in Tamil Nadu

SC sets aside Calcutta HC order on registration of FIR against Suvendu

The Supreme Court on Friday set aside an order of the Calcutta High Court which had said that the West Bengal Police can register an FIR against BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, if they are satisfied that offence was made out, on a complaint accusing him of promoting enmity between different groups. A bench… Continue reading SC sets aside Calcutta HC order on registration of FIR against Suvendu

RS passes Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill

Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed a bill that replaces the existing legislation which governs the registration of print and publishing industry in the country. The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 was passed by a voice vote. Replying to the discussion on the bill, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said… Continue reading RS passes Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill

Market regulator Sebi cancels registration of MMTC as broker in NSEL case

Capital markets regulator Sebi has cancelled the registration of MMTC Ltd as a stock broker for its involvement in illegal “paired contracts” in a case pertaining to now defunct National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL). While cancelling the licence, Sebi directed MMTC to allow its existing clients to withdraw or transfer their securities or… Continue reading Market regulator Sebi cancels registration of MMTC as broker in NSEL case

Centre extends PM crop insurance scheme registration deadline: Official

The deadline has also been extended to August 7 in Meghalaya for ginger producers, the central government official said. The Centre has extended the deadline for registration under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), with the last date for farmers in Uttar Pradesh to enrol themselves being pushed to August 10, state officials said… Continue reading Centre extends PM crop insurance scheme registration deadline: Official

Lok Sabha nod to Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill that allows the use of a birth certificate as a single document for admission to an educational institution, issuance of driving licence, preparation of voter list, Aadhaar number, registration of marriage or appointment to a government job. The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill,… Continue reading Lok Sabha nod to Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill

Registration of properties in Mumbai set to fall 9-10% annually in July

Registration of properties in Mumbai municipal area is estimated to fall by 9-10 per cent year-on-year in July to more than 10,200 units, according to Knight Frank India. The registration of properties in Mumbai city (area under BMC jurisdiction) has crossed 10,200 units by 7 pm evening on Monday. As many as… Continue reading Registration of properties in Mumbai set to fall 9-10% annually in July