regulatory enforcement

Improvement Notice mechanism
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Department of Consumer Affairs has introduced the Improvement Notice mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 through the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, enabling businesses to rectify specified first-time procedural non-compliances before penal action.

Electricity Act Amendments vide Jan Vishwas Amendment Act 2026
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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revising penalties for damage to electrical works, increases fines for non-compliance with orders, and omits certain outdated provisions.