Government File Delayed? Delhi's New Bill Could Fine The Officer Responsible
The Delhi Cabinet has approved a new bill that mandates time-bound delivery of public services, imposing fines on officials for unjustified delays. The legislation aims to digitize the application process and increase government accountability through a tracking system.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a significant effort to reduce bureaucratic inefficiency and corruption in public service delivery.
Delhi residents may soon be able to demand government services within fixed deadlines, with officials facing fines of up to Rs 5,000 for delays without valid reasons.The Delhi Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Delhi Right of Citizen to Time-Bound and Ease of Delivery of Service Bill, 2026, which seeks to make the timely delivery of notified public services a legal right.The proposed legislation will replace the Delhi Right of Citizen to Time Bound Delivery of Services Act, 2011, and introduce a technology-driven system for applying for and tracking government services.The Bill is not yet in force and must complete the legislative process before its provisions can be implemented.Under the proposed law, the Delhi government will notify the services covered, the deadline for delivering each service and the officer responsible for processing the application.Delay A Service, Face A FineA major provision of the Bill is a penalty mechanism for officials responsible…
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