Delhi L-G sets June 30 deadline for Ease of Doing Business reforms

New Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Friday directed officials to hasten reforms to enhance Ease of Living and the transition towards a ‘Permitted Until Prohibited’ ecosystem, removing regulatory hurdles by June 30.

“Guided by the Prime Minister’s vision of reducing compliance burden and improving ease of living for citizens, every procedural reform must translate into greater efficiency, transparency, and opportunity for the people of Delhi,” the L-G told officials, including Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma.

Sandhu also signalled that the Delhi government would fast-track the Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, to streamline approvals and simplify compliance.

In a message on X, the Lieutenant Governor said, “Advised officers to ensure implementation of all remaining priority areas identified by the Government of India for Ease of Doing Business reforms by June 30, 2026, without fail.”

In his message, he added, “Chaired a meeting of senior officials of Delhi to review the progress of the Deregulation Exercise being undertaken to strengthen Ease of Doing Business and consequential Ease of Living in Delhi, in line with the vision of Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodiJi.”

“Happy to note that Delhi has progressed from ‘Achievers’ status to ‘Exemplar’ status in the 2025 LEADS rankings among UTs,” he said.

Sandhu said, “Our focus remains on transitioning towards a ‘Permitted Until Prohibited’ ecosystem by removing long-standing regulatory hurdles and simplifying governance frameworks.”

While we are fast-tracking the Omnibus Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, to streamline approvals and simplify compliance, it is equally important to ensure that quality of service and safety standards are upheld across all sectors, he said.

Guided by the Prime Minister’s vision of reducing compliance burden and improving ease of living for citizens, every procedural reform must translate into greater efficiency, transparency, and opportunity for the people of Delhi, he said.

“We remain committed to a governance model where efficiency meets excellence for the benefit of every resident, as we continue working towards a #ViksitDilli,” he said.

Earlier, congratulating students felicitated by Delhi University’s Hansraj College for qualifying the UPSC and State Civil Services examinations, Sandhu said, “Public service is not a privilege, but a responsibility. Civil servants occupy positions where decisions directly influence the lives of citizens.”

“The quality of governance, in any nation, ultimately depends upon the integrity, competence, empathy, and commitment of those who enter public institutions,” he said.

IANS