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Centre Extends Punjab's Right to Business Act to Chandigarh
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 03 Jul 2026, 10:32 PM
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The Union Government has extended the Punjab Right to Business Act to the Union Territory of Chandigarh. This move aims to streamline business operations and improve the ease of doing business in the city.
The Central Government has officially extended the Punjab Right to Business Act to Chandigarh. This legislative extension signifies a move towards simplifying and expediting the process of setting up and operating businesses within the Union Territory.
The Act, originally enacted in Punjab, is designed to provide a framework for transparent and time-bound approvals for various business-related services. By applying it to Chandigarh, authorities aim to foster a more conducive environment for entrepreneurs and investors.
This initiative is expected to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and enhance the overall ease of doing business, potentially attracting more investment and promoting economic growth in Chandigarh.
The Act, originally enacted in Punjab, is designed to provide a framework for transparent and time-bound approvals for various business-related services. By applying it to Chandigarh, authorities aim to foster a more conducive environment for entrepreneurs and investors.
This initiative is expected to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and enhance the overall ease of doing business, potentially attracting more investment and promoting economic growth in Chandigarh.