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th Pay Commission, which is set to revise the salaries, pensions, and allowances of over lakh ce...
Filing an Income Tax Return ITR is a crucial financial responsibility for taxpayers in India. With...
Indian government has introduced significant changes to the Central Civil Services Pension Rules, ...
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced an extension of the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26, pushing the due date from July 31, 2025, to September 15, 2025. This decision comes as a major relief for taxpayers, particularly salaried individuals and businesses, who now have additional time to […]
Income Tax Return (ITR) filing process for Assessment Year (AY) 2025–26 has not yet begun, leaving taxpayers uncertain about when they can submit their returns. While the Income Tax Department has notified all seven ITR forms (ITR-1 to ITR-7), the e-filing utilities required for submission are still unavailable. Despite the delay, taxpayers can use this […]
Former Microsoft India executive Lathika Pai has filed a civil lawsuit against Microsoft India, its global parent, and several senior officials, seeking ₹35.3 crore in damages. The lawsuit, initially lodged in the Delhi High Court, has now been transferred to a civil court in Bengaluru following a jurisdictional challenge by Microsoft’s legal team. Lathika, who […]
Odisha government has introduced clear guidelines regarding maternity leave for women government employees, aiming to resolve confusion surrounding eligibility and duration under various circumstances. The new framework, approved by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, provides structured leave policies for expectant mothers, those joining service post-childbirth, and cases involving miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death. Key Highlights […]
8th Pay Commission, announced in January 2025, is expected to bring significant salary and pension hikes for over 1 crore central government employees and retirees. The commission will review potential adjustments to salaries, pensions, and allowances to ensure fair compensation. A key focus will be on the fitment factor, a multiplier used to revise pay […]
Supreme Court of India has directed the West Bengal government to pay 25% of the outstanding Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears to state employees within three months. The ruling, issued by a bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Sandeep Mehta, comes as an interim relief in an ongoing legal battle over DA parity with central government […]
Andhra Pradesh government has announced a temporary relaxation of its employee transfer ban, allowing transfers from May 16 to June 2, 2025. The decision, outlined in Government Order (GO) 23, aims to ensure optimal workforce placement while maintaining efficient service delivery across various departments. The government committed to employee welfare by ensuring that staff are […]
Gujarat government has announced a new mandate requiring all workers to provide identification proof, as part of a standard operating procedure (SOP) for workforce verification. The move comes in response to security concerns, particularly following a crackdown on illegal immigrants in the state. Under the new guidelines, employers across all sectors—including corporations, small businesses, labor […]
On May 13, 2025, the Supreme Court of India sent a notice to the Union government over a petition that questions the decision to extend internship periods and charge monthly fees for medical students who had to return to India because of the COVID-19 outbreak and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The case was heard by a […]
National Statistics Office (NSO) has announced a major revamp of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), expanding its scope to include rural employment data for the first time. The revised survey methodology, effective January 2025, aims to provide high-frequency labour market indicators with enhanced coverage, ensuring more comprehensive employment and unemployment statistics across India. Previously, […]
India witnessed over 700 updates in labour compliance regulations in 2024, reflecting the government’s commitment to employee welfare, streamlined compliance, and equitable work environments. These reforms address interest calculation under the EPF scheme, penalty structures for delayed contributions, pension amendments, equal opportunity policies for transgender individuals, and an amnesty scheme for EPFO defaults. These changes […]
Punjab government has issued a directive requiring all state employees to remain available on their mobile phones 24×7, including after office hours, weekends, and public holidays. The Special Secretary (Personnel) signed the order and emphasized the importance of uninterrupted communication. Officials must remain accessible to facilitate urgent administrative work and public services. Punjab Government’s Justification […]
