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Big News: Industries in the National Capital Region mandated to switch to natural gas; Karnataka eases clearances required for setting up a business; Tamil Nadu introduces a new district; Rajasthan sets tariff for electric vehicle charging; Jharkhand notifies workplace policy for Tuberculosis; and more.

Industrial Policy & Business Regulations

The Air Quality Commission directs all industrial units in the National Capital Region to switch to piped natural gas.The commission also directs strict enforcement of dust control measures to curb air pollution. Source: Economic Times; In detail: Press Release

Haryana approves its new enterprises and employment policy. The policy aims to attract investment of over $13.57 billion and generate 500,000 jobs. Source: The Tribune; In detail: Press Release

Karnataka launches an affidavit-based approval system. The system will enable investors to establish a business without multiple clearances in the first three years. Source: Economic Times; In detail: Chief Minister’s Tweet

Maharashtra announces a partial waiver of the excise license fee for the hospitality industry in the state. Source: NDTV

Land Acquisition & Labor Reforms

Nothing critical to report this week

Infrastructure & Governance

Maharashtra reduces stamp duty on lease agreements, valid for 29 or more years, of immovable property in Mumbai. This reduction from five percent to two percent is valid till December 31, 2020. Source: Free Press Journal

Tamil Nadu launches Mayiladuthurai as the state’s 38th district. Source: Indian Express; In detail: Press Release (in Tamil)

Jharkhand decides to waive all agriculture and farm loans of up to $678. Source: Hindustan Times; In detail: Cabinet Decision (in Hindi)

Power & Renewable Energy

Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission sets the tariff for electric vehicle charging stations at $0.08 per unit. Source: Economic Times; In detail: Order

Haryana decides to levy a two percent panchayat tax on power bills for consumers who fall within the limits of the rural bodies in the state. Source: Economic Times; In detail: Press Release

Oil & Gas

Nothing critical to report this week

Water & Sanitation

Nothing critical to report this week

Health

Jharkhand notifies a workplace policy on Tuberculosis (TB). Per the policy, all employers in the state are required to arrange for the treatment of employees for TB and its related comorbidities, including occupational lung diseases. Source: Telegraph; In detail: Cabinet Decision (in Hindi)

Business Negative Reforms

Nothing critical to report this week

Any Other News

Nothing critical to report this week

Center – State Relations

Ministry of Power lays down electricity consumers rights through the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020. The electricity distribution companies will be liable to pay compensation of up to $1,357 for service obligation breaches. Source: Economic Times; In detail: Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020

The central government amends the import policy to include a coal import monitoring system. The system will require coal importers to submit advance information for imports and obtain an automatic registration number. Source: Economic Times; In detail: Notification