Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023
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Summary
Decriminalised 183 offences across 42 central Acts to promote ease of living and doing business. Replaced imprisonment with monetary penalties and compounding for minor regulatory non-compliance offences.
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Historical Record
Published Friday, 11 August 2023
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA II BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right