Gujarat
State Legislation Overhauls Compliance Framework
The recent legislation modifies 12 provisions across five state laws, establishing a unified framework aimed at streamlining processes. According to the state government, the reforms are designed to lower compliance costs and reduce physical interactions among citizens, businesses, and government officials. This bill successfully passed in the House with a majority vote.
The bill also amends the Gujarat Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2013, making fire safety norms more risk- and performance-based.
Introducing the bill, minister of state for industries Jayram Gamit said the reforms support the principle of “minimum government, maximum governance“ by promoting self-declaration, self-certification and technology-driven regulatory processes. Govt said the revised framework would align requirements with the nature of buildings and local conditions while reducing compliance burdens. For micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Gujarat MSME Facilitation Act will be strengthened to reinforce the “right to business“ framework. Govt said related laws governing cooperation, electricity, GIDC and irrigation would also be aligned with the facilitation model. Govt said the reforms seek to ease regulatory processes without compromising public safety, workers‘ rights or public health, while helping create a more investment-friendly environment in the state.