Question
With reference to the Jan Vishwas Bill recently passed
by Chhattisgarh, consider the following statements: 1. Chhattisgarh is the first state in India to pass the Jan Vishwas Bill aimed at decriminalising minor offences. 2. The Bill amends 163 provisions across eight Acts, including the Urban Administration Act, Society Registration Act, and Excise Act. 3. It replaces criminal charges for minor technical violations with monetary penalties to reduce legal burdens on citizens and small businesses. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Solution
• Statement 1 is incorrect: Madhya Pradesh was the first state to pass the Jan Vishwas Bill. Chhattisgarh has become the second state to adopt it. • Statement 2 is correct: The Bill amends 163 provisions across eight Acts, including the Urban Administration Act, Society Registration Act, and Excise Act. • Statement 3 is correct: The main purpose is to replace criminal charges for minor technical violations with monetary penalties, thereby easing compliance and reducing harassment for citizens and small businesses. Thus, the correct answer is 2 and 3 only.
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