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West Bengal Profession Tax Return Filing Due Date Extended up to 30 June 2026
West Bengal Profession Tax Update: Form-III annual return filing for Y.E. 31-03-2026 has been extended to 30-06-2026. Signed/scanned copy upload is allowed up to 15-07-2026. No late fee if filed within the extended dates
Bakrid Holiday Shifted to May 28 for Central Government Offices in Delhi
Bombay High Court on Service Bonds: Employer Can Withhold Relieving Letter Where Employee Breaches Valid Training Bond
The Bombay High Court in Bharat Aviation Pvt. Ltd. v. Rahul Sudhindra Soni held that an employee who breaches a valid service bond after receiving specialized employer-sponsored training cannot automatically demand a relieving letter, service certificate, or experience certificate. The Court recognized the employer’s legitimate right to protect its investment in training and clarified that relieving documents are generally issued only after valid acceptance of resignation. This judgment is significant for employers in skill-intensive sectors, as it reinforces the enforceability of reasonable service bonds while emphasizing fairness, proper documentation, and commercial reasonableness.
Proposed Amendments under the Companies Act, 2026
The proposed amendments to the Companies Act, 2013, reflect a calibrated approach towards easing compliance for smaller entities while strengthening corporate governance and audit accountability
Trade Circular for PT payment and Filing of Return:
The Maharashtra State Tax Department, vide Trade Circular No. 01T of 2026 dated 13 March 2026, has clarified the procedure for Profession Tax (PT) payment and return filing for March 2026 due to technical issues on the MahaGST portal
Circular on leveraging forthcoming Nidhi Aapke Nikat (NAN 2.0) on 27th March 2026 for systematic resolution of pending consumer forum cases
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued an important circular No. Legal/2026/2/Misc/E-1265224 regarding the utilisation of the upcoming Nidhi Aapke Nikat (NAN 2.0) programme scheduled on 27th March 2026 for the systematic resolution of pending consumer forum cases.
Maharashtra Orders POSH Internal Committee Audit Across Government & Private Establishments
Maharashtra has ordered a district-level audit of POSH Internal Committees across government and private establishments, making immediate compliance review essential for employers.
Govt. of Goa issued a notification regarding Paid Holiday for Panchayat Bye-Election
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