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Delhi Ease of Doing Business Bill 2026: Single-Window, Self-Declaration, No Inspection for 3 Years

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03 Sept 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:DSIIDC as nodal agencySelf-declaration for low-risk (Schedule 3)No routine inspection for 3 yearsExemption from duplicate registrations (GST, FSSAI, MSME, labour codes)
Bodies:DSIIDCDelhi CabinetUnion Ministry of Home Affairs
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What This Article Covers

1.The Delhi Cabinet approved the Delhi Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, introducing a single-window system for approvals.

2.DSIIDC will be the nodal agency. Self-declaration accepted for low-risk activities; no routine inspections for 3 years.

3.The Bill will be sent to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs for approval.

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The Delhi Cabinet has approved the Delhi Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, introducing a single-window clearance system and self-declaration for low-risk businesses. This reduces bureaucratic hurdles and aims to make Delhi a more business-friendly capital. For UPSC/State PSC aspirants, this is a key example of governance reform and ease of doing business initiatives.

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Nodal AgencyDSIIDC (Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation)
Low-Risk ApprovalSelf-declaration + immediate grant; Schedule 3 activities
Inspection Moratorium3 years after registration, except on serious complaint
Duplicate Registration ExemptionFor enterprises already registered under GST, FSSAI, MSME, or labour codes

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  • ›Nodal Agency: DSIIDC (Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation)
  • ›Low-Risk Approval: Self-declaration + immediate grant; Schedule 3 activities
  • ›Target this Data: Self-declaration for low-risk activities in Schedule 3 of the Bill
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: DSIIDC (Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation)
  • ›Target this Legal Point: The Bill will be sent to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs for approval

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which agency has been designated as the nodal agency for the single-window system under the Delhi Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements:

1. Self-declaration will be accepted for low-risk activities listed in Schedule 3 of the Bill.

2. No routine inspection will be carried out for three years after an enterprise is registered, but inspections can be conducted on receipt of a serious complaint.

3. Enterprises already registered under GST must obtain a separate trade license under the new Bill.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

For how many years after registration are routine inspections prohibited under the Delhi Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary objective of the Delhi Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026?

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