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The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today, has approved the proposal to introduce the Haryana Housing Board (Amendment) Bill, 2025 during the upcoming Assembly session, aimed at enabling the merger of the Housing Board Haryana (HBH) with the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP).
The amendment seeks to streamline urban development and housing functions by eliminating administrative overlap and enhancing efficiency in service delivery to citizens.
In his Budget Speech for FY 2025–26, the Chief Minister had announced the decision to dissolve HBH and integrate its functions with HSVP to achieve more effective coordination among urban development agencies.
The amendment does not carry any direct financial implications, as the operational aspects of the merger will be managed through existing administrative mechanisms.
Approved proposal to amend the Rule 6(2) of the Punjab Village Common Lands Rules, 1964 for making provision that out of the land proposed to be leased out for cultivation, 4 percent land shall be reserved for person with Benchmark Disability of 60 percent or above.
The Cabinet has also approved the proposal for amendment of Rule, 6(2A) of the Village Common Lands Rules, 1964 making provision for lease of land for the purpose of establishing GauAbhyaran to the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying or Haryana GauSewaAayog for a period of 20 years at the rate of Rs. 5100 per acre per year on certain terms and conditions.Approval was also granted that Gram Panchayat would be able to prepare the Land Utilization Plan of the land up to 250 acres at its own level. Earlier this limit was up to 100 acres. In case the PanchayatSamiti or the ZilaParishad does not agree or approve the plan within a specified period, the Gram Panchayat may make an application before the State Government for appropriate decision.
Cabinet approves Haryana Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Ordinance, 2025
The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today, approved the proposal to introduce the Haryana Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Ordinance, 2025. This initiative aligns with the Government of India’s vision of reducing compliance burdens and decriminalising minor offences across various sectors.
The Haryana Jan Vishwas Ordinance, 2025 seeks to decriminalise 164 provisions contained in 42 State Acts administered by 17 departments. The Ordinance replaces criminal penalties for minor technical and procedural lapses with civil penalties and administrative actions. It also removes obsolete and redundant clauses, ensuring that the legal framework is more transparent, efficient and facilitative.
Chandigarh, October 12 – Haryana Cabinet which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini approved the proposal regarding amendment in the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 by issuance of Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
*As per the amendment in the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act by the issuance of an Ordinance, the quorum of a Gram Sabha meeting shall be 40 percent of members of Gram Sabha held for considering and approval of identified eligible beneficiaries of any Government scheme. However, in the first and second adjourned meetings, the quorum shall be 30 percent and 20 percent of Gram Sabha members respectively.
*The proposed amendment will allow the online submission of fees applicable under the rules. The proposed amendment allows the employment of women in all categories of work subject to prescribed safety conditions. The amendment will eliminate gender disparity, expand employment opportunities for women, and promote inclusivity in industrial sectors such as engineering, chemicals, and manufacturing where women's participation was earlier restricted.
Approved the proposal for amendment in the Punjab Factories Rules, 1952 to permit the employment of women in certain processes in factories.:The proposed amendment will allow the online submission of fees applicable under the rules. The proposed amendment allows the employment of women in all categories of work subject to prescribed safety conditions. The amendment will eliminate gender disparity, expand employment opportunities for women, and promote inclusivity in industrial sectors such as engineering, chemicals, and manufacturing where women's participation was earlier restricted.