Delhi's Licensing Overhaul: A Boon for Police and Businesses
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a pivotal reform freeing Delhi Police from issuing business licences, allowing more focus on core duties like crime control. Establishments like hotels and restaurants will now obtain licences from local bodies instead, streamlining processes and aligning with the Centre's ease of business policies.
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In a significant policy shift, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta declared Monday a 'historic day' as police are relieved from the task of business licensing. This move aims to redirect their focus on essential duties such as crime control and public security.
Gupta described the reform as a longstanding demand—spanning over four decades—from Delhi's businesses and citizens. Establishments, including hotels and restaurants, will now receive licensing directly from local municipal bodies, eliminating a bureaucratic hurdle for nearly 25,000 businesses and impacting up to 20 lakh individuals.
Praising the central government's support, Gupta highlighted that the change supports the 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance' initiative, simplifying processes and enabling efficiency through a single-window system, a hallmark of the double-engine government approach.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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