Significant Revisions to Delhi Municipal Corporation Regulations Proposed

Major Changes in Municipal Regulations

The Delhi Municipal Corporation is set to undergo substantial changes in its existing regulations. Jitin Prasada, the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. The primary aim of this bill is to increase fines for minor offenses and to update outdated laws to make them relevant in today's context.

New Pet Ownership Rules

Under the new bill, pet owners will face a fine of ₹1,000 for walking their dogs without a leash, a significant increase from the previous fine of ₹50. Similarly, the penalty for tying cattle, such as cows or buffaloes, on the streets is proposed to rise from ₹100 to ₹1,000.

Stricter Penalties for Littering

There will be stricter enforcement against littering and urinating in public spaces. The maximum fine for such offenses has been raised from ₹50 to ₹500. First-time offenders will receive a warning, but repeat violations will incur an immediate fine of ₹500. Additionally, fines for littering or dumping waste on the streets will increase from ₹50 to ₹200.

Other Notable Changes

The bill proposes increased penalties for various civil violations. For instance, the fine for erasing house numbers will rise from ₹50 to ₹1,000. The penalty for using dangerous fireworks will increase from ₹50 to ₹500. Preventing municipal officials from entering premises will now result in a fine of ₹500, up from ₹50. Furthermore, the fine for residing in unsafe buildings will increase from ₹200 to ₹1,000.

Removal of Jail Sentences, Introduction of Fines

A significant humane change in the bill eliminates the possibility of jail time for sanitation workers who are absent without notice. Previously, under Section 387, such workers could face a month in jail. The new proposal replaces this with a fine of ₹500 instead.