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Lok Sabha approved the Jan Vishwas
(Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 on April 1, 2026
¨ Lok Sabha approved the
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 on April 1, 2026.
¨ The bill focuses on
promoting trust-based governance. It aims to improve ease of living and ease of
doing business.
¨
The legislation seeks to
remove criminal penalties for minor offences.
¨ It also proposes
rationalisation of penalties and fines. Fines will be adjusted to match the
severity of violations.
¨
The bill plans to amend
multiple existing laws. It covers 79 central legislations.
¨ These laws are
administered by 23 ministries. A total of 784 provisions are proposed for
modification.
¨ Out of these, 717
provisions will be decriminalised. These changes are intended to support
business-friendly regulations.
¨
Another 67 provisions aim
to simplify daily compliance for citizens.
¨
The reforms are designed
to reduce legal burden and improve governance efficiency.
¨ The Bill provides for appointment of Adjudicating Officers and establishment of Appellate Authorities.
¨ Jan Vishwas Act, 2023 decriminalized 183 provisions in 42 Central Acts administered by 19 Ministries/ Departments.
