In exercise of the powers conferred by sub sections 1 and 9 of section 7 read with sub sections 2 and 3 of section 8 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act

## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to S.O. 2119 E related to MSME Registration **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to the Government of India's notification S.O. 2119 E, dated June 26, 2020, concerning the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Act, 2006. The amendment, detailed in notification S.O. 278(E) dated January 19, 2022, extends the deadline specified in paragraph 7, subparagraph 3 of the original notification from March 31, 2021, to March 31, 2022. This report aims to inform affected stakeholders about this specific change and its potential implications. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview and analysis of the amendment to notification S.O. 2119 E concerning the MSME Development Act, 2006, as published in the Gazette of India. The analysis is solely based on the provided text of the amendment notification S.O. 278(E) and references to the original notification. **3. Policy Overview:** * This report analyzes an *amendment* to the existing notification S.O. 2119 E, dated June 26, 2020, which concerns the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. * The original notification's core objectives (S.O. 2119 E) are not explicitly stated in the provided amendment text. However, given that it relates to the MSME Development Act, it likely concerns the registration or classification of MSMEs. The amendment extends a deadline within the original policy. **4. Background and Rationale:** * The provided text focuses on an *amendment*. The amendment extends the deadline mentioned in the original policy. It substitutes "31st day of March, 2021" with "31st day of March, 2022." The rationale for this extension is *not* explicitly stated in the amendment text. However, a likely reason could be due to delays in MSME registrations or updates or to provide additional time for compliance. The specific issue this extension is addressing cannot be definitively determined from the provided text alone. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * This analysis concerns an *amendment*. * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** Paragraph 7, subparagraph 3 of the original notification S.O. 2119 E. * **New Rule/Provision:** The figures and words "31st day of March, 2021" are replaced with the figures and words "31st day of March, 2022." * **Difference/Effect of the Change:** The effect of this change is to extend a deadline related to a requirement (in Paragraph 7, subparagraph 3 of S.O. 2119 E) from March 31, 2021, to March 31, 2022. This likely provides MSMEs with an extended period to fulfill a specific requirement outlined in the original notification. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India. They are directly affected by the extended deadline. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is responsible for this notification. Dr. Ishita Ganguli Tripathy, Additional Development Commissioner, is mentioned. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment specifies a revised deadline of March 31, 2022. The original procedures outlined in S.O. 2119 E remain in place, with this amendment only affecting the deadline. * **Implementation related to the changes:** MSMEs who previously missed the March 31, 2021 deadline now have until March 31, 2022, to comply with the requirement outlined in paragraph 7, subparagraph 3 of S.O. 2119 E. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of this amendment is to provide MSMEs with additional time to comply with a specific requirement outlined in the original notification, S.O. 2119 E. This extension could lead to increased compliance rates and reduce the burden on MSMEs who may have faced difficulties meeting the initial deadline. The amendment may prevent MSMEs from being penalized, deregistered, or otherwise negatively affected by missing the original deadline. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment to notification S.O. 2119 E, as detailed in S.O. 278(E), extends a key deadline for MSMEs from March 31, 2021, to March 31, 2022. This extension likely aims to facilitate greater compliance and reduce hardship for MSMEs. The specific requirement affected by this extension is outlined in paragraph 7, subparagraph 3 of the original notification, and stakeholders should refer to that document for complete details.

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