ArticleCERC Allows NTPC To Utilize NVVN's Trading LicenceCERC by its order dated October 14, 2016 has rejected NTPC's prayer to grant a separate trading licence...IndiaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHSA Advocates
ArticleChange In Law Compensation In India’s Power Sector: Is Full Restitution Possible Without Carrying Cost?The Change in Law clause is a cornerstone of competitively bid power projects in India. It protects parties against unforeseen legislative and regulatory changes that alter the economic assumptions on which bids are submitted. The central objective is restitution: restoring the affected party to the same economic position as if the change had never occurred. Yet, in practice, Change in Law compensation under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) is often determined and paid years after the expenditure has been incurred. IndiaEnergy and Natural Resources
ArticleIndia Needs A New Infrastructure Financing FrameworkInfrastructure projects typically include large capital outlay, higher investment risk, and longer gestation periods. IndiaFinance and BankingHSA Advocates
ArticleProjects, Energy & Infrastructure Monthly Newsletter | August 2022The Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India has introduced the Electricity Amendment Bill, 2022 (Bill) before the Lok Sabha.IndiaGovernment, Public SectorHSA Advocates
ArticleThird Amendment To FEMA NDI RulesThe FEMA (Non-Debt Instrument) Rules, 2019 (NDI Rules), notified by the Central Government on October 17, 2019, were recently amended further. IndiaGovernment, Public SectorHSA Advocates
ArticleRestructuring & Insolvency Monthly Update | June 2023The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide Notification dated May 15, 2023 revised the procedure governing the issuance of notice of a scheme of merger or amalgamation calling for objections or suggestions...IndiaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringHSA Advocates
ArticleAvailability Of Alternative Remedy Does Not Prohibit HC From Entertaining A Writ PetitionThis ruling puts to rest the issue as to exigibility of projects to cess under BOCW and Cess Act. There are number of proceedings initiated by the Labor Department to levy cess on the EPC companies...IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHSA Advocates
ArticleICC Arbitration Rules 2021The Revised Rules of Arbitration (2021 Rules), which were proposed in December 2020 by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), prospectively come into force on January 1, 2021.IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHSA Advocates
ArticleSupreme Court Allows Input Tax Credit As Pre-Deposit For GST AppealIn a landmark ruling on indirect taxation, the Supreme Court has clarified that the mandatory 10% pre-deposit required for filing an appeal under Section 107(6) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act...IndiaTaxHSA Advocates
ArticleHSA | Corporate & Commercial Monthly Newsletter | November 2022On September 15, 2022, the Central Government vide notification G.S.R. 700(E) has amended the Companies (Specification of Definition Details) Rules, 2014 to increase the monetary limits...IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawHSA Advocates
ArticleHigh Court Of Judicature At Bombay Sets Aside Service Tax Demand On Individual Advocate: Reaffirms Primacy Of Exemption And Reverse Charge FrameworkIn a significant ruling reinforcing the statutory framework governing taxation of legal services, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay has quashed service tax proceedings initiated against an individual advocate. IndiaTaxHSA Advocates
ArticleBombay High Court's Recent Directive To The Maharashtra Government: ULC Premium To Be Charged Only On Surplus Landhe Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 (ULC) was initially introduced with the aim of promoting an equitable distribution of land. However, this was subsequently...IndiaStrategyHSA Advocates
ArticleIndia Update | Volume 1 Of 2021Q4 of FY 2020-21 witnessed a sequential month on month increase in PE/VC investment activity, from USD 1.6 billion in January 2021 to USD 4.6 billion in March 2021.IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawHSA Advocates
ArticleProjects, Energy & Infrastructure Monthly Newsletter | April 2022On April 20, 2022, Ministry of Power (MOP) issued the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Amendment Rules, 2022 (Amendment Rules) amending the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020.IndiaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHSA Advocates
ArticleProjects, Energy & Infrastructure Monthly Newsletter | February 2021The discrepancy in the provisions of Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Power from Grid Connected Solar PV Power Projects issued...IndiaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHSA Advocates
ArticleProjects, Energy & Infrastructure Monthly Newsletter | March 2022The Ministry of Power, Government of India has notified the Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Policy through Notification No. 23/02/2022-R&R dated February 17, 2022 (Policy). IndiaGovernment, Public SectorHSA Advocates
ArticleGo Air: Breakthrough On The Horizon?On May 10, 2023, the NCLT admitted the application of Go Airlines (India) Limited, the third largest airline company in India by passenger market share, in 20221, under Section 10 of the IIBC and declared a moratorium for the Company.IndiaTransportHSA Advocates
ArticleProjects, Energy & Infrastructure Monthly Newsletter April 2023The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has notified the first amendment to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access...IndiaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHSA Advocates
ArticleProjects, Energy & Infrastructure Monthly Newsletter | March 2024Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) on January 19, 2024, notified the DERC (Conduct of Business for Holding Inquiry by Adjudicating Officer) Regulations...IndiaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHSA Advocates
ArticleGovt Has Kept The Promise On Roads And Highways But Sector Needs More FundsA priority target of the Union Budget of 2016-17 was to accelerate the growth of the highways segment, considering that the road sector has been ailing for the last lustrum and beyond.IndiaGovernment, Public SectorHSA Advocates