Industrial entry fees cut in Punjab, win for small business. | Ludhiana News

Ludhiana: The Punjab govt has made a U-turn on its controversial industrial application fees, slashing upfront costs for investors following fierce backlash from manufacturing groups.In a newly issued corrigendum to the Detailed Schemes and Operational Guidelines, 2026, the industries and commerce department amended a clause that threatened previously to stall new investment. The state has…

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Top-heavy bureaucracy hits service delivery in Chandigarh | Chandigarh News

Chandigarh: The UT administration is grappling with a skewed bureaucratic structure impacting public service delivery. The structure is marred by severe overcrowding at senior levels, while lower rungs suffer from acute staff shortages.According to Govt of India’s (GoI) notification dated Jan 3, 2025, there are 11 sanctioned posts of IAS officers in Chandigarh. Of these,…

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