Tripura to introduce ordinance to amend and repeal archaic laws
The state government plans to present a proposal to the Cabinet in December to simplify the regulatory framework.
The Tripura government will soon issue an ordinance to change or remove several outdated laws to improve the ease of doing business, according to The Shillong Times. This move is part of ongoing efforts to promote decriminalisation and simplify legal procedures in the state.
Industries Department Secretary Kiran Gitte said a proposal to amend and repeal various Acts will be presented to the state Cabinet in the second week of December. Once approved, an ordinance will be used to implement these changes. Gitte noted that in the first phase, the state had already repealed six Acts and amended four others.
The proposed second phase includes amendments to the Tripura Agricultural Produce Market Act, Tripura Housing Board Act, Municipal Act, Tripura Panchayat Act, VAT Act, Fire and Emergency Services Act, and Tripura Jal Board Act. Additionally, four Acts are proposed to be repealed, including three under the Education Department and one under the Agriculture Department.
A one-day workshop on decriminalisation and business reforms was held at Pragna Bhavan in Agartala on Thursday, as reported by ANI. Chief Secretary J K Sinha inaugurated the event, which included officials from various departments and delegates from Assam, Meghalaya, and Mizoram.
Sinha stated that Tripura has moved from the 29th rank to the top national position in business reform rankings. He noted that the state's achievements have led to responsibilities such as the upcoming Destination Tripura 2026 initiative. He also proposed a district-wise ranking system to monitor how reforms are implemented at the grassroots level.