The Chhattisgarh Cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft of the Chhattisgarh Ease of Doing Business (Exemption and Facilitation) Bill, 2026, a proposed legislation aimed at simplifying regulatory procedures, reducing compliance requirements and making government approvals more time-bound for businesses.
According to the state government, the proposed law seeks to create a transparent, technology-based framework for setting up and running industries. If enacted by the state legislature, Chhattisgarh expects to become the first state to introduce a dedicated law of this kind.
The bill proposes several regulatory reforms, including deemed authorization, under which applications pending after specified time periods would be treated as approved. It also offers self-certification for qualifying businesses, allowing them to certify compliance with specific regulations rather than undergoing frequent inspections.
Focus on regulatory reforms
Other key provisions include third-party verification through authorized agencies, risk-based inspections that prioritize high-risk cases rather than routine inspections, and the removal of duplicate licensing requirements across departments.
The government said that the proposed legislation was prepared after studying the regulatory practices adopted by industrially developed countries. It expects the reforms will improve investor confidence, reduce procedural delays and create a more predictable business environment.
Officials said the legal framework aims to support industrial growth, attract new investments, encourage small, medium and micro enterprises and generate employment opportunities across the state. The government also said the draft law is in line with the governance goal of using technology and transparency to improve public service delivery.
After Cabinet approval, the draft law will be presented to the state legislature for consideration. If passed, the government said the law will provide industries with faster approvals, streamlined compliance processes and a simplified regulatory framework.
