India, Dec. 30 -- The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Monday approved a series of administrative and governance reforms aimed at improving public service delivery and citizen convenience. The cabinet cleared the upgradation of Banur sub-tehsil to a full-fledged tehsil in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district and the creation of Hariana as a new sub-tehsil in Hoshiarpur district.

The move is expected to ease access to administrative services and reduce travel for routine official work. The cabinet also cleared amendments to the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887, particularly in the appeals process. The changes aim to reduce unnecessary litigation, save time for litigants and prevent harassment of non-litigants, off...