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THE PUNJAB ANTI RED TAPE ACT, 2021

The Punjab Anti Red Tape Act, 2021

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The Punjab Anti Red Tape Act, 2021, is a legislative reform aimed at streamlining government services for citizens and businesses in Punjab. It mandates that government departments simplify their internal processes by at least 50% and transition to online service delivery. The Act introduces "trust-based" inspections, replacing physical checks with self-declarations, and establishes a "deemed extension" rule for license renewals to prevent administrative delays. By banning external intermediaries and requiring clear "Promise to Serve" boards, the law seeks to reduce corruption, minimize bureaucratic hurdles, and ensure timely, transparent, and efficient public service delivery across all state-controlled entities.

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Part I GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS, PUNJAB

  1. 2Applicability.
  2. 3Definitions.
  3. 4Simplifying processes for G2B and G2C Services.
  4. 5Mandatory online delivery for G2B and G2C Services.
  5. 6Omitted/Transitional
  6. 7Deemed extension.
  7. 8Trust-based inspections
  8. 9Promise to serve.
  9. 10External Intermediaries- Persona Non Grata.
  10. 11Penalties.
  11. 12Protection of action taken in good faith.
  12. 13Removal of difficulties.

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