Advertising services to foreign clients: State tax officers must follow central guidelines for uniform GST implementation.
Advertising services provided to foreign clients are governed by a State GST clarification promoting uniform implementation of applicable GST provisions. State tax officers are directed to follow the annexed Central GST guidelines, issued for consistent administration of the Tripura State GST Act.

GST applicability clarifications must be uniformly implemented by field officers under adopted central guidelines for State tax administration.
GST applicability clarifications issued through the referenced central circular are adopted for uniform implementation within the State tax administration. All specified State tax officers are directed to follow the annexed guidelines concerning GST on certain services. The instruction functions as an administrative direction for field formations and does not itself set out the substantive service-specific clarifications.

GST registration verification requires legible, address-consistent documents while prioritising timely certificates for genuine applicants after due scrutiny.
GST registration applications must undergo proper scrutiny to prevent fake registrations without causing unnecessary delay or trivial queries for genuine taxpayers. Uploaded documents must be legible, and addresses in property records, tax receipts, municipal records, or electricity bills must match the address declared in the application. Rent or lease agreements, no-objection certificates, and consent letters for rented premises must be registered or notarised. Supporting proof is required where the trade name differs from the legal name. Online applications must be prioritised and, after verification, registration certificates issued as far as possible within seven days.

Advertisement code: research reports become advertisements when they promote a research analyst's products or services.
Research reports and recommendations are not advertisements by default, but a research report shall be construed as an advertisement if it contains content that expressly or impliedly promotes products or services offered by the Research Analyst. The advertisement code applies to printed materials, any literature used in publications or displays, electronic and wireless communications including social media and messaging platforms, and audio visual forms; a research report is an advertisement irrespective of its mode of dissemination when it promotes the RA's offerings.

Customs bonded warehouse digitisation enables online licensing, goods transfers, monthly return uploads, and continued physical movement records.
Digitisation of customs bonded warehouse procedures through the ICEGATE Warehouse Module enables online warehouse-licence applications, transfer requests for warehoused goods, and uploading of monthly returns. Transfer workflows cover ownership changes, warehouse changes, or both, with validation of goods details, buyer particulars, triple-duty bond requirements and officer acceptance. Physical transfer forms remain mandatory alongside online processing until integrated. Licensees must upload Form A and Form B monthly returns accurately for reconciliation, and the port-of-import officer must ensure the required warehousing bond and security are furnished.

Customs cargo custodianship and service-provider approval governs liquid cargo handling, subject to regulatory compliance and review.
JSW JNPT Liquid Terminal Private Limited is appointed as custodian of imported cargo received at the Additional Liquid Cargo Berths LB03 and LB04 until delivery to tank farms, and as a Customs Cargo Service Provider for handling that cargo. The appointments are subject to the Customs Act, the Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, 2009, and applicable regulatory directions. They operate for two years, remain subject to review for non-compliance, and require fresh fire and pollution-control documentation in the company's name within six months.

Restricted IT hardware imports require Scheme Code 14 declaration and online licence debiting before electronic assessment can proceed.
Restricted imports of specified IT hardware require a valid restricted-import licence, and Bills of Entry must be filed under Scheme Code 14 with the licence number declared. Electronic assessment cannot proceed until the online licence is debited. Officers must ensure use of Scheme Code 14 and system-based licence debiting. Where the importer omits the applicable Scheme Code, APR or ACL role holders may add the Scheme Code and licence details to the Bill of Entry in ICES.

Digital warehouse licence processing requires prescribed ICEGATE port codes, routing each application to the designated Customs officer.
Digital processing of warehouse licence applications in Bengaluru Customs Zone requires applicants to select the prescribed ICEGATE port code according to the warehouse location and jurisdiction. Bengaluru applicants must use INBLR4 for the AP and ACC Commissionerate or INWFD6 for other jurisdictions, while Mangalore applicants must use INNML1. ICES will create port-code-linked roles for Customs officers, and applications filed using the designated code will be routed to the relevant officer.

Annual RODTEP Return required for exporters claiming RoDTEP; non-filing suspends benefits and attracts composition fees.
Filing of an Annual RODTEP Return (ARR) is required to assess inputs and actual taxes and duties for RoDTEP claims; eligible exporters must submit ARR in the Appendix-4RR format by the prescribed deadline, with non-reporting leading to denial or suspension of benefits and delayed filing subject to composition fees and eventual resumption conditions. Records substantiating ARR must be retained for the prescribed period and ARRs may be assessed or risk scrutinised, with excess claims liable to refund or surrender and potential cessation of benefits for non regularisation.

Prohibition on associating with unregistered advisers: regulated entities must terminate associations absent Board permission.
Regulated persons and their agents must not directly or indirectly associate with any person who provides advice or recommendations related to securities or who makes claims of returns or performance in respect of securities unless such person is registered with or permitted by the Board. Associations through a specified digital platform are exempt only where the platform has Board-satisfactory preventive and curative mechanisms. Investor education providers are excluded if they do not engage in the prohibited activities. Regulated entities are advised to terminate existing contracts with such persons within three months.

Inclusion of mutual fund units in insider trading rules mandates disclosure and reporting of holdings and transactions by designated persons.
Mutual fund units are brought within the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, requiring AMCs, trustees and their immediate relatives who are Designated Persons to disclose aggregate holdings quarterly (submitted in the format at Annexure A) and to report transactions in their own funds that exceed SEBI's prescribed value threshold per PAN across schemes in a calendar quarter to the AMC Compliance Officer and stock exchanges using the formats in Annexures B and C; the amendments take effect from November 1, 2024.

NRI/OCI/RI participation flexibility permits IFSC-based FPIs majority ownership subject to single-investor cap and regulatory compliance.
SEBI permits IFSC based FPIs to have aggregate participation by NRIs/OCIs/RIs above a majority threshold while maintaining that any single NRI/OCI/RI contribution stays below a specified cap, conditioned on compliance with the SEBI FPI Regulations and the Master Circular; this is implemented by adding an option in Section B-II of the Annexure to the CAF and by requiring submission of a prescribed declaration and constituent schedules (including PAN or alternative documents and look through details) as set out in Annexure 1.

Self-declaration ETA issuance enables license-exempt wireless devices to obtain equipment approval via SARAL Sanchar portal.
ETA for license-exempt wireless devices will be granted on a self-declaration basis via the SARAL Sanchar portal, with applicants required to submit requisite documents and fees and able to download ETA certificates upon submission. ETAs ensure RF compliance, but holders must obtain DGFT No Objection Certificate or other clearances before import and remain solely responsible for meeting import regulations.

Restricted import license debiting: system blocks assessment until license debited; officers must ensure correct scheme code.
Imports of specified IT hardware are restricted and admission requires a valid restricted import license; ICES prevents assessment of a Bill of Entry filed under the restricted Scheme Code until the online license is debited. Officers must ensure Bills of Entry use the restricted Scheme Code and debit the license. APR and ACL role holders may add Scheme Code and license details if omitted. The instruction is issued as a Standing Order and a contact email is provided for difficulties.

Origin determination under FTAs: verification under CAROTAR governs acceptance of third-party invoicing and certificates of origin.
A Certificate of Origin establishes that goods meet an FTA's originating criteria while the seller's invoice is used for customs valuation; third party invoicing is permissible under some FTAs (e.g., AIFTA). If an officer doubts origin, the officer may seek importer information and, if inadequate, trigger verification under CAROTAR via the FTA Cell to contact the issuing authority. CAROTAR does not force disclosure of commercially confidential exporter/third party data or mandate a single currency for COO and invoice. Rule 5(5) allows denial on record information, but trade agreement provisions prevail; substantiated non compliance requires a speaking order respecting natural justice and the FTA's origin formula.

SGST reimbursement workflow under Assam industrial scheme moves online with portal-based filing, validation, scrutiny, and committee approval
Online claim filing for SGST reimbursement under the Assam Industrial Scheme, 2017 and 2021 is enabled through the State tax portal, with a software module for eligible units to apply for entitlement certificates and monthly reimbursement claims. The process includes portal signup, document upload in PDF format, validation against GST records, acknowledgement generation, status tracking, and mandatory chartered accountant certification above the prescribed threshold. Administrative scrutiny is carried out by tax through a staged workflow of verification, recommendation, approval, rejection with reasons, committee reference, and sanction order generation.

Use of linked trading demat bank accounts permitted for public issue applications, allowing online bid cum application submission.
SEBI clarifies that investors may continue to submit the bid-cum application form online using 3-in-1 type accounts (linked online trading, demat and bank accounts) for public issues of debt securities, non-convertible redeemable preference shares, municipal debt securities and securitised debt instruments, in addition to the modes specified in the Master Circular and notwithstanding the earlier SEBI circular dated September 24, 2024.

Seizure of illicit cigarettes prompts notice requiring owner response or departmental disposal under customs law.
Goods consigned to the same named sender and consignee were seized on reasonable belief of confiscation under Section 110 read with Section 111 of the Customs Act, 1962; the items are perishable and will be disposed of, including by destruction, in accordance with Para 2.3.1, Chapter 2 of the Disposal Manual, 2019. The named consignor/consignee or other claimant must submit a reply with supporting documents within ten days or the department will proceed to dispose of the goods without further notice.

Electronic submission of Appendix 4H certificates enables digitally signed certifier uploads, streamlining verification for Advance Authorization and DFIA redemptions.
DGFT has implemented an electronic system for Appendix 4H submission where exporters submit drafts online to registered Certifying Authorities, who may review, amend and digitally sign certificates (Aadhaar e-sign or DSC). Signed Appendix 4H certificates are automatically attached to AA/DFIA redemption applications, stored in a repository for tracking and download, and made accessible to DGFT Regional Authorities for verification.

Container compliance for petroleum imports: only approved container types permitted; flexi bags in general-purpose containers disallowed.
Imports of petroleum products must comply with the Petroleum Act, 1934 and Petroleum Rules, 2002 as amended; products are classified by flash-point into Class A, B and C and container specifications and approvals follow those classifications. Containers exceeding prescribed capacities require Chief Controller approval. PESO has clarified that flexi bags inside standard 20/40-foot general-purpose containers are not acceptable and permissions for such carriage will not be granted. Stakeholders must adhere to the Rules and notify the Deputy Commissioner of Customs of implementation difficulties.