Jan Vishwas Bill: Major Regulatory Changes for Assam’s Land Use
Representative AI image GUWAHATI: On Thursday, the Assam government introduced a bill to amend six state acts aimed at reducing regulatory compliance. The Assam Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, aligns with the Centre’s initiative to deregulate and lessen compliance burdens. The bill aims to eliminate outdated regulations and streamline approvals to enhance living conditions and ease of business. The proposed changes impact laws related to school and university education, urban and regional planning, fire and emergency services, land reclassification, and cinema regulation. According to the statement of objectives, the Centre aims to alleviate legal and procedural burdens on…