Appointment of Value Added Tax Inspectors to assist the Commissioner under DVAT administrative powers and rules.
In exercise of the power conferred by clause (a) of sub section (2) of Section 66 of the Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004, read with rule 47 of the Delhi Value Added Tax Rules, 2005, the Lt. Governor appoints the named officials, with immediate effect, as Value Added Tax Inspectors to assist the Commissioner of Value Added Tax in administering the Act.

Value Added Tax Officer appointment establishes administrative support for VAT administration under delegated statutory authority.
Appointment of a Value Added Tax Officer by exercise of delegated statutory authority to assist the Commissioner in administration of the VAT Act; the designation names the officer and is effective immediately, conferring administrative responsibility to support levy, assessment and enforcement functions under the VAT regime.

Dearness allowance adjustment increases minimum wages for all scheduled employments, updating category monthly and daily wage rates.
A revision declares an additional monthly Dearness Allowance payable over existing minimum rates for all Scheduled Employments in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, effective 1 August 2008, based on the six monthly average Consumer Price Index Numbers for January-June 2008. The order amends categorywise minimum monthly and per day wage rates for unskilled, semi skilled, skilled, and clerical/non technical supervisory staff and directs parties to confirm rates from the Labour Department website.

Jurisdictional realignment of central excise commissioners alters which commissionerates handle specified review matters.
Substitutes Sl. No. 42 of the Table in Notification No. 25/2005-Central Excise (N.T.) to reallocate review jurisdiction: (1) Commissioner of Central Excise, Mysore and Commissioner of Central Excise, Belgaum; (2) Commissioner of Central Excise, Mysore and Commissioner of Central Excise, Mangalore; (3) Commissioner of Central Excise, Mysore, Commissioner of Central Excise, Mangalore and Commissioner of Central Excise (Appeals), Mangalore, effected by Gazette notification under powers conferred by the Central Excise statutory scheme.

Anti-dumping duty extension on imported steel and fibreglass tapes sustained pending completion of statutory review proceedings.
Continuation and extension of anti-dumping duty on steel and fibreglass tapes and their parts and components from the People's Republic of China is effected by substituting paragraph 3 of the principal notification; the amendment, made under sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 read with rule 23 of the Customs Tariff Rules, 1995, prescribes a new terminal date for the duty to maintain its legal effect pending completion of the review investigations.

Deemed Inland Container Depot status granted to biotechnology Special Economic Zone, enabling customs treatment under the Customs Act.
The Central Government, invoking powers under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, notifies that the biotechnology Special Economic Zone at Rahka and Nimoth villages, Tehsil Sohna, District Gurgaon, Haryana, developed by M/s. Mayar Infrastructure Development Private Limited, shall be deemed an Inland Container Depot for customs purposes from the appointed date, effecting customs classification and administrative consequences under the Customs framework.

Approval Committee for biotechnology SEZ constituted to oversee approvals; lists specified ex officio members and developer representative.
Constitutes an Approval Committee for the biotechnology Special Economic Zone at Rahka and Nimoth villages, Tehsil Sohna, Dist. Gurgaon, Haryana, established under the Central Government's statutory power. The committee is chaired by the Development Commissioner of the SEZ and comprises specified ex officio members from central and state departments and territorial revenue authorities, together with a special invitee representing the developer; substitution and nomination rules for representation are prescribed.

Special Economic Zone designation for biotechnology sector formalizes approved development and operation under SEZ Act and Rules.
Notification designates a sector-specific Special Economic Zone for biotechnology at Rahka and Nimoth villages, Tehsil Sohna, Dist. Gurgaon, pursuant to satisfaction of section 3 requirements and grant of approval under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, and, exercising powers under section 4(1) of the Act and rule 8 of the Special Economic Zones Rules, 2006, notifies specified survey-numbered land parcels totalling 12.4928 hectares as the SEZ.

Deemed Inland Container Depot status granted to a biotechnology Special Economic Zone, effective from appointed date under SEZ Act.
The Central Government, invoking powers under sub section (2) of Section 53 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, appoints an appointed date from which the biotechnology Special Economic Zone developed in Haryana shall be deemed to be an Inland Container Depot under Section 7 of the Customs Act, 1962.

Approval Committee constitution for biotechnology SEZ establishes ex officio membership and developer special invitee.
Constitution of an Approval Committee for the biotechnology Special Economic Zone under section 13(1) of the SEZ Act, specifying the Chairperson as the Development Commissioner and listing ex officio members from Commerce, Foreign Trade, Customs/Central Excise, Income Tax, Finance (Banking), Haryana Industries and Commerce, and HSIDC, with the developer's representative as a special invitee and provision for a Joint Development Commissioner to act in the Development Commissioner's absence.

Special Economic Zone designation establishes a biotechnology SEZ at Rahka and Rani-ka-Singola, enabling development under SEZ rules.
Notification designates a sector-specific Special Economic Zone for the biotechnology sector at Rahka and Rani-ka-Singola villages, Tehsil Sohna, District Gurgaon, based on prior statutory approvals; it lists the constituent land parcels by village, rectangle, killa/survey numbers and areas, and aggregates the total notified area to constitute the operative spatial scope of the SEZ for development and operation under the SEZ regulatory framework.

Appointment of part-time SEBI member appoints T.V. Mohandas Pai to a statutory three-year term under Section 4(1).
The Central Government, under the power of Section 4(1) of the SEBI Act read with the 1992 service rules, appointed Shri T.V. Mohandas Pai as a part-time Member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India under clause (d) for a three-year term from 4th September, 2008, subject to earlier orders; documented by S.O. 2167(E) dated 8th September, 2008.

E-payment facility expanded to include State Bank of India for dealers to remit VAT dues online with CIN proof required.
Dealers with accounts at the newly included bank may pay VAT dues online from savings or current accounts using bank issued credentials; a printed Part 'C' of the challan with the Challan Identification Number (CIN) generated on successful payment is accepted as proof with returns, the bank will provide a signed Part 'D' for records, and crediting of funds is subject to confirmation by the Reserve Bank of India and bank accounting time rules.

Export conditions for PUSA-1121 rice: permitted subject to varietal and quality standards, APEDA registration, specified ports and minimum price.
Export of the PUSA-1121 variety of non-basmati rice is permitted as an exception to the prohibition provided the rice meets grain quality standards (length exceeding seven millimetres and length to breadth ratio exceeding four), contracts are registered with APEDA prior to shipment, exports observe a prescribed minimum FOB price, shipments are restricted to specified ports, and exports are allowed with immediate effect for paddy procured in the relevant marketing season.

Overseas direct investment reporting tightened: revised Form ODI filings, annual performance reports required, and proprietary share acceptance regulated.
The 2008 amendments to the ODI Regulations, effective from 1 June 2007, mandate submission of specified parts of the revised Form ODI to designated authorised dealers: Part I for applications for direct investment or share exchange, Parts I and II for filing full details and remittance reporting within prescribed periods, and Part III as an Annual Performance Report certified by statutory auditors to be filed through authorised dealers within defined timelines tied to host country audit periods. The amendments also permit proprietary concerns to accept foreign shares for fees subject to prescribed caps and substitute the ODI form annexures with detailed reporting and certification requirements.

Anti-dumping duty extension on ophthalmic lenses continued pending statutory review, preserving the existing levy for a limited period.
The Central Government amended the existing notification to extend the operation of the anti dumping duty on plastic ophthalmic lenses originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China and Chinese Taipei, acting on a request from the designated authority to extend the duty pending a statutory review and exercising its powers under the Customs Tariff framework, thereby preserving the existing levy for the specified extended period unless earlier revoked.

Anti-dumping duty on hydrogen peroxide imposed; duty equals difference between reference price and landed value, payable in national currency.
Definitive anti dumping duty is imposed on imports of Hydrogen Peroxide (tariff item 2847 00 00) from China, European Union, Indonesia, Korea ROK and Turkey following findings of dumping, material injury, and causal link; duty equals the difference between the tabled reference price per metric tonne (in Rupees) and the landed value (assessable value under the Customs Act, inclusive of customs duties except specified tariff levies); duties are effective from Gazette publication and payable in Indian currency.

Deemed Inland Container Depot status granted to a sector specific power SEZ, conferring ICD designation under customs law.
The Central Government appoints the sector specific Special Economic Zone for the power sector at Plot No. B 2, MIDC Warora Growth Center, Warora, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, proposed by M/s. Wardha Power Company Private Limited, to be deemed an Inland Container Depot under Section 7 of the Customs Act, 1962, thereby conferring ICD status and the attendant customs regulatory treatment from the specified operative date.

Approval Committee constitution for a power sector SEZ established; membership comprises designated ex officio officials and a developer invitee.
Constitutes an Approval Committee for the power sector Special Economic Zone at Plot No. B-2, MIDC Warora, by M/s. Wardha Power Company Private Limited under Section 13(1) of the SEZ Act, 2005. Lists committee membership: Development Commissioner of the SEZ as Chairperson (ex officio); specified Department of Commerce representative; Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, Mumbai; Commissioner of Customs or Central Excise with territorial jurisdiction (or nominee); Commissioner of Income Tax with territorial jurisdiction (or nominee); Director (Banking), Ministry of Finance; Development Commissioner (Industries), Government of Maharashtra; Joint Secretary (Industries), Government of Maharashtra; and a developer representative as Special Invitee. Provides that an officer not below Joint Development Commissioner will stand in for the Development Commissioner if absent.

Special Economic Zone designation: sector specific power SEZ declared at MIDC Wardha Growth Center under SEZ Act.
The Central Government notifies a sector-specific Special Economic Zone for the power sector at Plot No. B-2, MIDC Wardha Growth Center, Warora, District Chandrapur, Maharashtra, having earlier granted a letter of approval after satisfaction of statutory prerequisites; the notification lists specific survey/plot numbers and fixes the total notified area at 101.47 hectares to enable development, operation and maintenance under the SEZ Act and SEZ Rules.