RAI has submitted a representation to Delhi , Maharashtra and other State Governments requesting for opening of economic activities with necessary safety measures at Malls
In the representation, RAI has highlighted that opening up of malls and shopping centres will help address the Government’s key priority of ensuring revival of economy while safeguarding the citizens well-being.
CPCB had issued a public notice for registration of Producers, Importers, Brand Owners (PIBO) under the provisions of Plastic Waste Management Rules. Earlier the deadline for registration was 15 May 2021. Upon RAI's submission, it got extended till 30 June 2021. In the wake of national lockdown due to COVID-19 second wave, RAI had requested for further deferment. We are pleased to inform that the deadline for the same is now extended till 1st August 2021.
Please click on the link below to find the revised order:
RAI has appealed to MoF and DPIIT to include corporate retail outlets under ECLGS 3.0. In its representation, RAI has stated that, since the ECLGS 3.0 has been announced for the very stressed sectors like Hospitality, which have been completely locked down during second wave of COVID 19, RAI requested that the same be extended to corporate retail sector also. Since the ECLGS 3.0 scheme allows for additional limits up to 40% and has a higher cap of borrowing, affected retailers would be able to avail of this additional credit line during this crisis. This, other-wise sound sector, needs the support to tide over this second phase of Covid-19. This would enable the corporate retail sector to access much needed funds and credit. The enhanced limits is the need of the hour and we hope that you would help by including corporate retail under 3.0.
GHMC had issued an advertisement policy which stated that:
Furthermore, there was no clarity on informative signboards, whether they are included in 15% of total frontage. RAI appealed GHMC to reconsider the policy but the submission was not accepted by the authorities.
Subsequently, GHMC started issuing notices and imposing fines for the erection of illegal advertisements under this policy. Various members represented to RAI to challenge this policy and take legal remedy. In this regard, RAI has filed a writ petition against GHMC. GHMC has sought 15 days time to file the counter to the writ petition. The matter will be tagged with all the similar petitions and will proceed further once the GHMC files the counter.
RAI is following up on its request with the state governments of Maharashtra and Telangana to allow the apparel and garment shops to permit the use of trial rooms. RAI has submitted the detailed SOPs to these state governments.
The government of Goa had issued instructions restricting the import of chicken and egg products from neighbouring states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. In this regard, RAI submitted a representation appealing to the state government to permit the same since a clarification was issued by central government regarding the safety of cooked chicken and egg products.
Despite relaxations provided by the Central Government, the state governments of Maharashtra, Telangana and Delhi have restricted the opening of entertainment parks and indoor amusement centres. In this regard, RAI appealed to the state governments to permit the opening of the same. Subsequently, Maharashtra and Telangana governments have allowed entertainment parks and indoor amusement centres to open subject to following the SOPs issued by the authorities. RAI is following up with the Delhi government to permit the same.
The Government of NCT of Delhi had issued an order restricting entry/sale of dressed, processed and canned chicken and its products in Delhi, on 11.01.2021. RAI represented the concern of the restaurants to the state government stating that such an adverse order would impact the business operations of members who are engaged in sale of poultry and poultry products. Subsequently, the order dated 11.01.2021 has been revoked by the Delhi Government.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India had issued a quality control order, requiring sports footwear to compulsorily bear a specified standard mark (under a license from Bureau of India Standards). The order was in effect from October 28, 2020. Click here to download the order.
RAI had requested for deferment of timeline for the enforcement of this order. Upon RAI's persuasion and submission, timeline for implementation of this order is extended till July 1, 2021. RAI's working group has submitted a detailed representation to DPIIT and has also requested for an appointment.
Central Advisory issued by Shri Atul Chaturvedi, Hon Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Government
RAI had submitted a representation to Shri Atul Chaturvedi, Hon Secretary, Animal Husbandry Department to issue a central advisory to all the states in regard to restrictions imposed on movement and sale of poultry products. Please click the link to view the representation
Subsequently, Hon. Secretary has issued the required clarification to all the state governments. Please click here to view the clarification
Various States/Districts including Maharashtra (multiple districts), Madhya Pradesh (Indore), Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand (Dehradun), Jammu & Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh (Itanagar), Gujarat (Surat) have issued local lockdowns despite the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. RAI has appealed to the State/District administrations to withdraw the local lockdown imposed to ensure the revival of the retail industry. RAI had also appealed to DPIIT & MHA, Government of India to instruct these State Governments to strictly adhere to the Central Government's Unlock 4.0 guidelines. (vide D.O. No. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A), dated 29.08.2020) and withdraw partial lockdowns imposed by them as they tend to create roadblocks on the path to revival