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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
LG seeks simplification of business licensing in Delhi
New Delhi: The office of the lieutenant govenor has written to the chief secretary to examine how various sections of two municipal acts, which deal with granting licences to various establishments in MCD and NDMC areas, respectively, can be done away with and the system can be simplified. The letter was sent following a communication from the deregulation cell of the Union Cabinet secretariat, asking LG to cut red tape and bring all permissions required to open a business in the capital under a single-window system. Acknowledging LG's push to ease the licensing framework, the cell advised doing away with health trade, general trade and factory licences issued under Delhi Municipal Corporation Act 1957. These, it said, can be eliminated through a simple notification by LG stating that registration under GST, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) or Factories Act would suffice. Since parts of the city fall under the jurisdiction of New Delhi Municipal Council, the deregulation cell recommended a similar notification under NDMC Act 1994 too. With his communication to chief secretary Dharmendra, LG's principal secretary, Ashish Kundra also shared the letter received from the special secretary in the Cabinet secretariat, KK Pathak, asking the office of the lieutenant governor to roll out reforms to deregulate licensing requirements so that a single-window clearance system can be made to position Delhi as an "investment destination". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bai Chay: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The lieutenant governor "has desired that the administrative department concerned may be directed that the matter be examined and draft notifications be submitted for consideration/approval of the competent authority within three days", the communication stated. The deregulation cell recommended that businesses already registered under GST or FSSAI be exempted from registering separately under Shops and Establishment Act, which is administered by Delhi govt's labour department. It also pitched for bringing approvals from FSSAI, GST, Employees' State Insurance Corporation, fire department and Delhi Pollution Control Committee under a single-window system. The cell described these possible measures as "low-hanging fruits" that can be quickly "fructified" through executive orders or notifications, without the need to amend the existing laws. The push came days after LG VK Saxena cleared a proposal withdrawing Delhi Police's powers to issue licences to seven categories of businesses—swimming pools, eateries, hotels, guesthouses, discotheques, video game parlours, amusement parks and auditoriums. Officials said the deregulation cell studied various laws and held rounds of meetings with officers from Delhi govt, MCD, NDMC, DDA, RERA and the Union housing and urban affairs ministry to map the regulatory maze caused by overlapping agency powers. The final recommendations were shaped by these deliberations and by looking at best practices in other states.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Govt works on plan to deregulate licensing requirements to transform Delhi into an 'investment destination'
In a push to enhance ease of doing business in Delhi , the Centre has urged the Lieutenant Governor to implement reforms aimed at easing licensing norms and establishing a single-window clearance system to position the capital as an 'investment destination', reported ToI. A major proposal under consideration is the elimination of mandatory health trade, general trade, and factory licences currently issued by the MCD and NDMC to commercial establishments across the city. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Management Design Thinking Healthcare Product Management Operations Management Digital Marketing Public Policy Finance Data Science others Artificial Intelligence MBA Degree MCA Others Technology Project Management Leadership Cybersecurity Data Analytics PGDM Data Science CXO healthcare Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details The Centre has also recommended that businesses already registered under GST or FSSAI be exempted from registering separately under the Shops and Establishment Act, which is administered by Delhi govt's labour department, as per the TOI report. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Premium 4 BHK Flats Available (Act Fast) A D Infra Learn More Undo The deregulation cell under the cabinet secretariat has pitched for bringing approvals from FSSAI, GST, ESIC, the fire department and Delhi Pollution Control Committee under a single-window system. Sources told TOI that the Centre has described these as "low-hanging fruits" that can be quickly "fructified" through executive orders or notifications, without the need to amend existing laws. The push comes days after LG VK Saxena cleared a proposal withdrawing Delhi Police's powers to issue licences to seven categories of businesses — swimming pools, eateries, hotels, guest houses, discotheques, video game parlours, amusement parks and auditoriums. Live Events Officials said a recent presentation was made to the Prime Minister, highlighting reforms already introduced by the Lieutenant Governor to streamline business regulations in Delhi. Impressed by Saxena's efforts, the PM directed officials to ensure that traders are no longer entangled in bureaucratic red tape while setting up operations. According to officials, the deregulation cell conducted an extensive review of existing laws and held multiple rounds of consultations with representatives from the Delhi government, MCD, NDMC, DDA, RERA, and the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. These discussions, along with an analysis of best practices from other states, shaped the final set of recommendations aimed at untangling the regulatory web created by overlapping agency jurisdictions. One of the reforms — exempting GST- or FSSAI-registered businesses from mandatory Shops and Establishment Act registration — can be implemented via a labour department notification, reported TOI. To streamline the process, the cell has suggested designating either MCD or NDMC as the nodal agency for all business-related licences. It has proposed that applicants be required to visit only one office for all approvals. It further recommended transferring powers to issue FSSAI and weights and measures licences to the civic agency and designating the MCD commissioner or NDMC chairperson as commissioner of food safety and controller of legal metrology. "Any other licence for commercial activity currently handled by Delhi govt should also be brought under MCD to ensure a single point of contact," the cell said. The recommendations noted that these reforms would pave the way for a truly effective single-window clearance system. The Lieutenant Governor has been advised to bring all key stakeholders — including MCD, NDMC, FSSAI, GST, ESIC, EPF, fire services, and the DPCC — onto a unified platform to streamline approvals and coordination. (with TOI inputs)
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Licence Rules Set To Ease Further
New Delhi: The Centre, in a bid to boost the ease of doing business in Delhi, has asked the lieutenant governor to roll out reforms to deregulate licensing requirements so that a single-window clearance system can be made to position the capital as an "investment destination". Among the key proposals is scrapping the need for health trade, general trade and factory licences that are issued by MCD and NDMC to establishments across the city. The Centre has also recommended that businesses already registered under GST or FSSAI be exempted from registering separately under the Shops and Establishment Act, which is administered by Delhi govt's labour department. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The deregulation cell under the cabinet secretariat has pitched for bringing approvals from FSSAI, GST, ESIC, the fire department and Delhi Pollution Control Committee under a single-window system. Sources said that the Centre has described these as "low-hanging fruits" that can be quickly "fructified" through executive orders or notifications, without the need to amend existing laws. The push comes days after LG VK Saxena cleared a proposal withdrawing Delhi Police's powers to issue licences to seven categories of businesses — swimming pools, eateries, hotels, guest houses, discotheques, video game parlours, amusement parks and auditoriums. Officials said a presentation was recently made to the Prime Minister, showcasing reforms already initiated by the LG to simplify business rules. While appreciating Saxena's efforts, the PM asked officials to ensure traders are no longer caught in red tape while setting up shop. The deregulation cell, officials said, studied various laws and held rounds of meetings with officers from Delhi govt, MCD, NDMC, DDA, RERA and the Union housing and urban affairs ministry to map the regulatory maze caused by overlapping agency powers. The final recommendations were shaped by these deliberations and by looking at best practices in other states. One of the reforms — exempting GST- or FSSAI-registered businesses from mandatory Shops and Establishment Act registration — can be implemented via a labour department notification, officials said. Acknowledging the LG's push to ease the licensing framework, the cell has advised doing away with health trade, general trade and factory licences issued under Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957. These, it said, can be eliminated through a simple LG notification stating that registration under GST, FSSAI or the Factories Act would suffice. Since parts of the capital fall under NDMC jurisdiction, the deregulation cell has recommended a similar notification under the NDMC Act, 1994, too. To streamline the process, the cell has suggested designating either MCD or NDMC as the nodal agency for all business-related licences. It has proposed that applicants be required to visit only one office for all approvals. It further recommended transferring powers to issue FSSAI and weights and measures licences to the civic agency and designating the MCD commissioner or NDMC chairperson as commissioner of food safety and controller of legal metrology. "Any other licence for commercial activity currently handled by Delhi govt should also be brought under MCD to ensure a single point of contact," the cell said. It added that these changes would help build a genuine single-window clearance system. LG has been advised to bring all stakeholders — MCD, NDMC, FSSAI, GST, ESIC, EPF, fire services and DPCC — on to a common platform. "MCD or NDMC should not merely act as a post office, but coordinate with these agencies to ensure time-bound delivery of licences," the cell said.
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Thousands of workers protest, production in industries affected in Bengaluru
The nationwide strike called by the central trade unions on Wednesday affected production in industries across sectors as workers sat on protest at various centres across the city. However, daily life was almost unaffected by the strike, as transport services operated as usual in Bengaluru, despite some transport unions supporting the strike call. According to the Joint Committee of Trade Unions (JCTU), about 8,000 workers arrived at Freedom Park, where a protest meeting was organised. The workers from engineering, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, electronics, and aerospace industries, among others, participated. 'Production came to a complete halt in several industries in the city as workers held a gate meeting before leaving to the protest site,' a source in JCTU said. A memorandum detailing the workers' demand was also submitted to the government. The JCTU urged immediate implementation of the draft minimum wages already notified by vacating the stay ordered by the court. Urging scrapping of the four industrial codes, the JCTU said that maximum working hours daily should be capped at eight hours and proposed an amendment to Section 24 of the Factories Act and Shops and Establishment Act that involves safety measures for working class, should be withdrawn.
