India, Jan. 9 -- Minor violations, no longer, will invite jail terms, and instead, stiffer fines are to be paid. These sweeping reforms are part of the Delhi Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2026, listed for introduction in the ongoing Winter Session of the Delhi Assembly.

As per the proposal, unauthorised construction or alteration in an industrial estate may attract a civil penalty of up to Rs 25,000, with an additional fine of up to RS 1,000 per day for a continuing violation. Misuse of industrial land can draw a penalty of up to Rs 10,000 plus Rs 500 per day. Similarly, failure to comply with key provisions will attract a penalty between Rs 10,000 and Rs 25,000 under the amended Section 40, while other contraventions will d...