Licenses And Certifications 11 October 2026
India Labour Codes, Telangana Fire NOC Updates, Supreme Court Ruling
India's 2026 labour codes introduce new payroll and statutory compliance rules, linking the 50% test, PF and ESI ceilings, and state professional tax slabs. Telangana revises fire safety regulations, exempting buildings under 24 metres from provisional fire NOCs and updating residential apartment requirements. The Supreme Court also dismissed an appeal challenging the definition of a commercial establishment under the Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, affirming existing interpretations.
Key Updates
- *Labour Codes*: New payroll rules now tie the 50% test, PF/ESI ceilings, and state professional tax slabs together each pay cycle, tightening compliance for employers. (Read more)
- *Telangana Fire NOC*: Revised fire safety rules grant provisional NOC exemptions for buildings below 24 m, while setting fresh criteria for residential apartments. (Read more)
- *Exemption Detail*: The TGFD director clarified that structures under 24 m no longer need a fire NOC after consultations with major builders. (Read more)
- *Supreme Court Ruling*: The court dismissed an appeal over the definition of a commercial establishment under the 1960 Act, leaving current legal standards intact. (Read more)
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