Covid-19 Resource Center

Finance Act 2020 has extended the provisions relating to Tax Collection at Source or TCS to certain new categories of businesses

As per the order of Hon'ble President, NCLT Delhi, the summer vacations falling in the months of May, June and July shall stand cancelled and the Hon'ble Tribunal will functional throughout.

Clarification on holding of annual general meeting (AGM) through video conferencing (VC) or other

Extension of time for compliances in the matters of any applications filed with the offices under the administrative control of Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks. The due dates, with respect to timelines/periods prescribed under the applicable Intellectual Property legislations towards completion of various acts/proceedings, filing of any reply/document, payment of fees, etc. in the matters of any applications filed with the offices under the administrative control of Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks falling between the lockdown period of 25th March -17th May, 2020, have now been extended to 18th May, 2020.

Bangalore: self-declaration for commencing operations during lockdown 3.0. The Karnataka government has imposed certain additional requirements for companies in Bangalore which intend to commence operations during lockdown 3.0 as per the relaxations provided from May 4, 2020. Specifically, prior to commencing operations, all industries, IT/ITES companies, Data/Call centers, Telecommunication, Internet Services & Incubators are required to submit a self-declaration on adhering to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) prescribed by the Government. The declaration is required to be submitted through the link 'COVID-19 SELF DECLARATION' provided on the website www.kum.karnataka.gov.in

Bangalore: re-opening guidelines expanded. The Karnataka Health Department has issued guidelines to be followed by IT/ITeS establishments in Karnataka (applicable in Bangalore). The guidelines primarily cover safety and social distancing measures to be followed on re-opening of establishments - (i) during transportation and movement of employees (Section 1 and 4) (ii) at the premises entry, exit (Section 2); (iii) within the workplace (Section 3); and (iv) on detection of confirmed Covid-19 case in the workplace (Section 4).

Guidelines for Lockdown 3.0

Allowing of activity in organised sector, standard operating procedure (SOP), guidelines for construction sites where labour camps are existing.

Bangalore: Permitted activities during lockdown 3.0. The salient features are: Bangalore is a "red zone", which means that in designated "containment zones" within the city, there will be a complete lockdown with no ingress and egress permitted. Subject to the aforesaid, private offices can operate with 33% staff and the remaining staff should work from home. No fresh approvals will be required for the permitted activities. Specific directives have been issued for the management of Covid-19 at the workplace. Lastly and most importantly, the use of "Arogya Setu App" has been made mandatory for all employees. The head of the organization shall be responsible for ensuring 100% compliance of this app among the employees.

India Lockdown - extended by 2 weeks from May 4, 2020. The relevant portions state that (other than in "containment zones"): - SEZs and Export Oriented Units (EOUs) are permitted to operate. - Private offices are permitted to operate with 33% strength.

Extension of the last date of filing of Form NFRA-2

Order on movement of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons