Notification under Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006 for extending the validity of Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum.

## Report on Amendment to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 Notification **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to the Government of India, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) notification S.O. 2119 E, dated June 26, 2020, which was published in the Gazette of India. The amendment, detailed in notification S.O. 2134(E) dated May 6, 2022, focuses on extending a deadline related to paragraph 7, subparagraph 3 of the original notification. The original deadline of "31st day of March, 2022" has been changed to "30th day of June, 2022". This extension is likely intended to provide additional time for compliance or implementation of a specific requirement detailed in the original notification. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a clear understanding of the amendment to the MSME notification S.O. 2119 E, based solely on the text provided. The analysis will focus on the nature of the change, the potential rationale, and its implications. **3. Policy Overview:** This report analyzes an amendment to an existing policy. The original policy being amended is the Government of India, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises notification number S.O. 2119 E, dated the 26th of June, 2020. The core objectives of the *original* policy (S.O. 2119 E) cannot be fully determined from the provided text of *this* amendment. However, it can be inferred that the original notification pertained to regulations and guidelines related to the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. **4. Background and Rationale:** This document reflects an amendment to an existing policy. The amendment specifically addresses a deadline mentioned in paragraph 7, subparagraph 3, of the original notification. The likely reason for this specific amendment is to provide additional time to comply with the original notification or the regulation to which the deadline applies. There is no indication within the provided text why the extension was deemed necessary. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This report focuses specifically on the changes introduced by the amendment text. * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** Paragraph 7, subparagraph 3 of notification S.O. 2119 E, dated June 26, 2020, is being amended. * **New Rule/Provision:** The figures and words "31st day of March, 2022" are substituted with "30th day of June, 2022". * **Difference/Effect of the Change:** The key effect of this change is to extend the deadline from March 31, 2022, to June 30, 2022. The amendment allows for an additional three months to meet the requirements established within the initial parameters of paragraph 7 subparagraph 3, within the MSME notification S.O. 2119 E, dated June 26, 2020. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the target audience and stakeholders are primarily Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) who are subject to the original notification S.O. 2119 E and its paragraph 7, subparagraph 3. This amendment directly impacts these enterprises by providing them with additional time to comply with the stipulations outlined in the original notification. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is the responsible agency. Dr. Ishita Ganguli Tripathy, Addl. Development Commissioner, is mentioned, implying involvement in the amendment's oversight or implementation. * **Timelines or Procedures:** The amendment specifies a new deadline of June 30, 2022. No other specific procedures are mentioned in this amendment text. * Since the amendment deals with a deadline, implementation will likely involve communicating this extended deadline to the relevant MSMEs and adjusting any related administrative processes or reporting requirements. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of this specific change is to provide MSMEs with more time to meet the requirements outlined in paragraph 7, subparagraph 3 of the original notification. The potential impact of the amendment includes: * Reduced pressure on MSMEs to meet the original deadline. * Increased likelihood of compliance with the regulation by MSMEs. * Reduced disruption to business operations within the MSME sector. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment to the MSME notification S.O. 2119 E, extending the deadline from March 31, 2022, to June 30, 2022, provides crucial additional time for MSMEs to comply with the requirements of paragraph 7, subparagraph 3. The amendment reflects a potentially necessary adjustment to the original policy, likely aimed at facilitating smoother implementation and ensuring greater compliance within the MSME sector.

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