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16 July 2026

Delhi (Right of Citizen to Time Bound and Ease of Delivery of Service) Bill, 2026

The Bill is a specific legislative intervention aimed at enhancing administrative accountability and service delivery, which directly maps to core GS2 and GS4 syllabus themes regarding governance, transparency, and civil service ethics.

1 min read Day 2 of 3 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Delhi (Right of Citizen to Time Bound and Ease of Delivery of Service) Bill, 2026, is proposed to replace the 2011 Act.
  • The Bill aims to enhance administrative accountability and ensure time-bound delivery of over 500 notified government services.
  • Proposed penalty for delayed services: ₹250 per day, capped at a maximum of ₹5,000 per application.
  • The 2011 Act penalty structure: ₹10 per day, capped at ₹200 per application.
  • Penalty imposition follows the principles of natural justice, requiring an opportunity for the official to present an explanation.
  • The government retains the authority to notify services, timelines, and designated officers under the law.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 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.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of time-bound service delivery legislation in strengthening the framework of e-governance and administrative accountability in India. 150 words
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  2. The transition from compensatory costs to punitive fines for administrative delays reflects a shift in the paradigm of public service delivery. Critically analyze how such legislative measures contribute to the 'Ease of Living' for citizens and the challenges in their effective implementation. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the proposed Delhi (Right of Citizen to Time Bound and Ease of Delivery of Service) Bill, 2026, what is the maximum penalty that can be imposed on an official for a delayed service?

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