Haryana Government Notification: Fast-Tracking Shop Registrations
The Haryana Government has announced a significant amendment aimed at simplifying business procedures in the state. According to the notification issued by the General Administration Department (Administrative Reforms Branch) on 17th October 2025, shop registration under the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1958 (Punjab Act 15 of 1958) will now be completed within just one day.
Amendment under Right to Service Act, 2014
This amendment has been made under the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 3 of the Haryana Right to Service Act, 2014. The Governor of Haryana, on the recommendation of the Commission, approved changes to the earlier notification dated 4th July 2025. The key change is in the Schedule of services, where the processing time for shop registration has been officially reduced to 1 day.
Impact on Businesses
The reduction in registration time is expected to greatly benefit new entrepreneurs and small business owners by facilitating quicker commencement of operations. This step is part of Haryana’s ongoing efforts to promote ease of doing business and reduce bureaucratic hurdles for businesses in the state.
The amendment demonstrates the state government’s commitment to administrative efficiency and transparency, ensuring faster service delivery under the Right to Service Act.
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