Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023
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Central or state Act — primary legislation passed by the legislature. Carries binding force and shapes the rules under which citizens, institutions, and markets operate.
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
TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedFriday, 11 August 2023
Affected Population1.4 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 IIBJP-led NDA
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
2 changes recorded for this policy.
TypeSunday, 19 July 2026via historical
act
SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
Finance & Economy, Governance & Reform