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The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today, approved amendments to the Haryana State Prosecution Department Legal Service (Group A) Rules, 2013, paving the way for a strengthened and modernised prosecution cadre aligned with the requirements of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
In view of the new criminal laws enacted by the Parliament, the BNSS-2023 introduces several provisions related to Public Prosecutors and the Directorate of Prosecution at both State and District levels. To meet these statutory requirements, the State Government had earlier sanctioned 48 new posts, including 24 posts of Deputy Directors and 24 posts of Assistant Directors. These posts are essential for the creation and functioning of the Directorate of Prosecution as mandated under Section 20 of the BNSS, 2023.
In order to fill up these posts, the Haryana State Prosecution
Department Legal Services (Group A) Rules, 2013 have been amended for the purpose to prescribe the mode of recruitment, eligibility conditions, experience, etc.
With these amendments, the Haryana Prosecution Department is set to operate with a more robust, clearly structured and legally compliant framework, ensuring effective implementation of the BNSS-2023 and strengthening the administration of criminal justice in the state. Approves Amendments to Punjab Police Rules for Recruitment of Constables and Sub-Inspectors
NCC Certificate Holders to Get Additional Weightag
The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today, accorded approval to further amend the Punjab Police Rules, 1934 in their application to the State of Haryana for direct recruitment to the posts of Constable and Sub-Inspector in the Haryana Police. These rules will be notified as the Punjab Police (Haryana Amendment) Rules, 2025.
Under these amendments, Rule 12.16 of the Punjab Police Rules, 1934 has been revised. The existing sub-rule (8) has been substituted to provide that the Haryana Staff Selection Commission shall shortlist candidates equal to ten times the number of advertised posts for each category from among those who have qualified the Physical Measurement Test and Physical Screening Test, who will then be called to appear in the Knowledge Test. The Knowledge Test will carry ninety-seven percent (97%) weightage and will consist of objective-type, multiple-choice questions, with each question carrying equal marks. The examination shall be conducted bilingually in Hindi and English, except where the knowledge of Hindi/English language of the candidate is to be tested.
The test paper will include questions on General Studies, General Science, Current Affairs, General Reasoning, Mental Aptitude, Numerical Ability, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and other relevant fields or trades etc. At least ten percent of the questions will relate to basic computer knowledge and at least twenty percent will pertain to basic knowledge about Haryana. The level of questions shall correspond to the educational qualifications required for the posts, 10+2 for Constables and graduation for Sub-Inspectors. To be considered for selection against a general category post, a candidate must secure a minimum of fifty percent marks in the Knowledge Test. For reserved category candidates (whether vertical or horizontal), a concession of ten percent will be granted, making the minimum qualifying marks forty percent.
Further, sub-rule (10) has also been substituted. Under the revised provision, candidates possessing NCC certificates will receive additional weightage, with one mark awarded for an ‘A’ certificate, two marks for a ‘B’ certificate, and three marks for a ‘C’ certificate. This additional weightage will apply to both Constable and Sub-Inspector posts.
The Haryana Cabinet met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today accorded approval to a proposal regarding fixation of age of tourist vehicles for operation as per tourist permits under Haryana Motor Vehicles Rules, 1993. These rules may be called the Haryana Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2025.
As per the amendment, vehicles operating with All India Tourist Permits in the NCR region will be allowed to operate for 12 years if they run on petrol or CNG, whereas diesel vehicles under the same permit category will be permitted for a maximum of 10 years. For non-NCR areas, All India Tourist Permit vehicles running on petrol or CNG and diesel will also have a maximum operational age of 12 years.
For all other permits, including stage carriage, contract carriage, goods carriage and school buses in the NCR region, maximum permissible vehicle age has been fixed at 15 years for vehicles operating on petrol, CNG, electric or other clean fuels. However, for diesel vehicles operating under these permit types, the maximum age has been fixed at 10 years, only in the NCR region.
For non-NCR areas, all other permits, including stage carriage, contract carriage, goods carriage and school buses running on petrol, CNG, electric or other clean fuels and diesel will have a maximum operational age of 15 years.
Cabinet approves Haryana Municipal Bill, 2025 to Streamline Urban Governance
Cabinet approved a major reform in urban governance by introducing the Haryana Municipal Bill, 2025, aimed at replacing the existing Haryana Municipal Act, 1973 and the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994.
The new unified Act has been drafted to bring all categories of municipalities—Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils and Municipal Committees—under a single legal framework. At present, 87 municipalities in the state function under two separate Acts, causing administrative complexities, inconsistent service delivery and challenges in interpretation of rules. The department has undertaken extensive consultations over the past two years to prepare the draft legislation, incorporating relevant provisions from the Model Municipal Law circulated by the Government of India.
The Haryana Municipal Bill, 2025 aims to streamline governance, remove ambiguities, modernize municipal administration and strengthen financial autonomy of urban local bodies. Key provisions include empowering municipalities to determine taxes and fees between minimum and maximum government-fixed rates; provisions for credit rating to facilitate market borrowings etc.
The Act also introduces provisions for urban transport planning, urban forestry, and the prohibition of illegal colonies similar to the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act, 1975. For municipal staff, the Act proposes common service rules to reduce litigation arising from transfers and promotions under separate legal frameworks. Additionally, a provision has been made for the appointment of a municipal magistrate for the trial of municipal offences, and penalties/fines for various violations have been enhanced.
The initiative marks a significant step towards establishing a modern, uniform and efficient municipal governance system across Haryana, aligned with current and future needs of urbanisation.
HCS Mains to now have Six Papers,: As per the amendment, the number of papers in the HCS main examination has been increased from four to six, carrying a total of 600 marks.
As per the revised structure, the English paper and the Hindi paper will each be of 100 marks. In addition, there will now be four General Studies papers, and each paper will carry 100 marks. However, there will be no change in the Preliminary Examination, which will continue to be conducted for screening and will carry 200 marks. The personality test will also remain the same and will carry 75 marks.
Haryana Amends Aggregator Policy to Promote Clean Mobility from 2026
Cabinet approved the aggregator policy of Haryana Transport Department, in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, has amended the rules framed in 2016 for granting licences to operators or IT-based passenger aggregators acting as agents or promoters to attract customers for travel through public service vehicles.
Under the new rules, motor vehicle aggregators, delivery service providers, and e-commerce companies will not be permitted to include any vehicle running solely on diesel or petrol in their existing fleets with effect from 01.01.2026.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), under Section 12 of the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021, issued Direction No. 94 on 03.06.2025. The objective of this direction is to rapidly promote cleaner mobility in the services provided by motor vehicle aggregators, delivery service providers, e-commerce companies, and similar entities.
As per these directions, only CNG or electric three-wheeler auto-rickshaws will be permitted to be included in the existing vehicle fleets. Further, with effect from 01.01.2026, no diesel- or petrol-run internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles will be allowed to be added to the existing fleets of four-wheeler LCVs, four-wheeler LGVs (N1 category – up to 3.5 tonnes), and two-wheelers.
In accordance with the Commission’s directions, a Clean Mobility Portal is also being developed by the Transport Department, in which details of all vehicles of the licence holders will be recorded. Under the new rules, all fees and conditions for grant and renewal of licences shall be as per the guidelines of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.
This initiative will help reduce pollution in the National Capital Region and lead to an improvement in air quality, while also ensuring effective compliance with the directions issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management.
A pproves modernised Cadre Change Policy for district teachers
Cabinet approved a comprehensive and modernised Cadre Change Policy for District Cadre Teachers, 2025, aimed at improving teacher satisfaction, ensuring transparent inter-district movement and strengthening academic stability in schools across the state.
The policy shall replace the existing 2018 framework and introduces an objective, merit-based and technology-enabled system for voluntary cadre change for Primary Teachers (PRT/JBT), Head Teachers (HT), and Classical & Vernacular (C&V) Teachers working on a regular basis. The teachers, who will adopt this policy, will be given new station before April 1, 2026.
The policy has been framed keeping in view long-standing demands related to hardship postings, geographical constraints, and equity in teacher deployment. It also aims to align school staffing with rationalized requirements to safeguard academic interest.
The new policy introduces a structured system of merit calculation, with age designated as the principal factor carrying up to 60 points. Women teachers and teachers under various special categories—such as differently-abled personnel, those with debilitating medical conditions, widows, divorcees, unmarried teachers over 40 years of age, spouses of military/paramilitary personnel, and parents of differently-abled children—are eligible for additional weightage up to 20 points. A negative marking of 10 points has been proposed for teachers currently awarded any major penalty.
A special category of teachers will be granted 80 merit points, ensuring priority consideration during the cadre change process. This high-weightage provision applies to teachers who are due to retire within 12 months from the qualifying date, those undergoing treatment for critical illnesses such as cancer, dialysis, recent bypass surgery, or organ transplant, and teachers with more than 70% disability as defined under the RPWD Act, 2016. Additionally, widowed teachers with a youngest child up to 10 years of age are also included in this category.
To ensure that teacher-deficient districts are not adversely impacted, the policy prohibits cadre change from any district where the existing staff strength is less than 95% of the rationalized requirement. Teachers working in the Nuh district recruited specifically for the Mewat cadre will not be eligible for transfer out of the district.
A defined grievance redressal mechanism has been proposed, enabling aggrieved teachers to submit representations within 5 days of the issuance of cadre change orders. These will be resolved within 3 days by a committee constituted by the competent authority.
Once notified, the 2025 policy will supersede the General Principles for Cadre Change Policy for District Cadres, 2018 and all subsequent related amendments or instructions. Pending cases under the 2018 policy will continue to be decided under its provisions.
Government strengthens Mines and Geology Department to Curb Illegal Mining.
On Recommendation of Rationalization Commission, Haryana Government raises Mines Department posts from 632 to 890. Cabinet accords approval for the same.
Cabinet approved the recommendations of rationalization commission. The State Government constituted the "Rationalization Commission, Haryana" to recommend restructuring of posts in various government departments including Mines and Geology, Haryana. The objective of this Commission is to make these government entities more efficient, transparent and responsive to public needs and future requirement.
After multiple rounds of deliberations, the Rationalization Commission submitted its report wherein the Commission with the justification, recommended that against existing 632 posts of various categories, 848 posts would be required for smooth functioning of the Department.
Thereafter, the recommendation of the Commission was discussed by the Department with the Hon'ble Mines and Geology Minister who observed some modification along with additional 42 posts to strengthening the enforcement wing of the department.
Thereby total 890 posts of various categories were decided by the department for further consideration of the Competent Authority with the following justification:
With this, the Department will have skilled and adequate workforce required for effective and eco-friendly management of exploration and exploitation of minerals of the State. Migration and management of State Government's flagship digital platform like HMGIS, HEPC, Departmental Services and other citizen services portals. There is an acute shortage of technically skilled manpower in the Department of Mines and Geology, which affects efficient and effective regulation of mineral activities as well as implementation of improvement initiatives taken by the State and Central Government.
The Council of Ministers in its meeting was held today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has approved 890 posts of various categories for the Mines and Geology Department, Haryana.
Cabinet accorded approval to a proposal regarding appeal for relief to the allottees of Agro Mall, Rohtak. Notably, the Cabinet has decided to resolve the grievances of the allottees of Agro Mall Rohtak on the same terms as it did in case of Agro Mall, Panchkula.
The Agro-Mall, Rohtak was developed by HSAMB on a plot of about 38K-15M of prime land in Sector-14 Rohtak. It consists of 282 shops. Out of which 78 have been allotted.
The allottees who do not want to retain the allotted site, will be offered refund of the deposited amount along with interest @7 percent per annum from the date of deposit till the payment. The allottees who are willing to retain the shops will be allowed to deposit the outstanding amount as per the earlier scheme of the Board i.e. Vivadon Ka Samadhan-II after extending its applicability. Otherwise, shop will be resumed as per the applicable rules.
Cabinet Approves Service Rules for Directorate of State Audit Haryana:
Cabinet approved the draft Service Rules for Group A, B, and C posts for the newly created Directorate of State Audit Haryana.
The Directorate of State Audit Haryana, which came into existence on December 12, 2023, via government notification No. 14/73/2022-3FA, is mandated to conduct the internal audit of all Haryana Government Departments, Local Bodies, Boards, Corporations, and NGOs that receive taxpayer funds from the Government.
With a sanctioned strength of 535 posts across various levels—including 4 in Group 'A', 107 in Group 'B', 395 in Group 'C', and 29 in Group 'D'—the framing of these Service Rules is essential for filling Group 'A' and 'B' posts through the Haryana Public Service Commission and Group 'C' posts through the Haryana Staff Selection Commission.