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The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 introduces key changes to the Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948, effective from 1 June 2026 revising Section 53 to introduce stricter penalties for violations of Section 17, including fines up to Rs. 10 lakh per offence and additional daily fines for continuing non-compliance.
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 introduces key changes to the Electricity Act, 2003, effective from 1 June 2026 revising penalties for damage to electrical works, increases fines for non-compliance with orders, and omits certain outdated provisions.
The revision removes imprisonment provisions for allottees who fail to comply with Appellate Tribunal orders, limiting the consequence to a monetary penalty of up to 10% of the property cost.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has notified 15 May 2026 as the date of enforcement of key provisions of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026.