Delhi government time-bound service delivery

Notes

• The Delhi government has expanded the scope of the Delhi (Right of Citizen to Time Bound Delivery of Services) Act, 2011 by adding 23 new services.
• The Act mandates fixed deadlines for the delivery of government services, approvals, licences, registrations, and NOCs.
• Objective: To reduce administrative delays, minimize physical visits to government offices, and enhance ease of doing business.
• Administrative Accountability: The Act provides for punitive action against officials who fail to adhere to stipulated timelines.
• New service timelines include: Factory plan approvals (15 days), Shops and Establishments registration (1 day), Sewerage connections (15 days), Tree felling permissions (60 days), and Road cutting permissions (45 days).
• Business-related timelines: Real Estate (RERA) registrations (30 days), Mobile tower installation (30 days), Bar licences (30 days), and Food business NOCs (60 days).
• Other services: Electricity meter applications (60 days), Legal Metrology registrations (45 days), and battery waste management authorizations (15 days).
• The total number of services covered under the Act has reached approximately 523.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 3 in Delhi government time-bound service delivery legislation, which has been running since 23 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

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