Big News: Bihar issues a Land Acquisition Policy and Land Survey Rules; Punjab repeals the Punjab Ad-hoc, Contractual, Daily Wage, Temporary, Work Charged and Outsourced Employees’ Welfare Act, 2016; Assam passes the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026; Sikkim withdraws the odd-even vehicle restriction normwith immediate effect; and more.
Health
Bihar approves “cashless treatment” to its legislators, officials, staff, and retired pensioners. The facility also extends to dependents of these categories. A “cashless treatment” facility allows one to receive medical care at empaneled network hospitals without making upfront out-of-pocket payments.
Source:The Hindu
In detail: Cabinet decisions
Punjab approves a menstrual health curriculum for adolescent girls studying in government schools. The curriculum will be rolled out in all 23 districts of Punjab.
Source: India Today
Jharkhand approves the ‘Abua Dawakhana’ (Our Clinic) Scheme. These clinics will provide treatment using allopathy, ayurveda, homeopathy, and other South Asian systems of medicine.
Source: Avenue Mail
Karnataka issues new rules on delayed bill generation and reduced payment periods. The order, issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) instructed all electricity distribution licensees to provide consumers with a full fifteen days to pay their electricity bills, calculated strictly from the actual date of bill generation and not from the scheduled billing date.
Source: Solar Quarter
In detail: KERC Order
Uttar Pradesh imposes an additional surcharge under the fuel adjustment charge mechanism. The charges issued by the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) will result in an increase of nearly 10 percent in electricity bills.
Source:India Today
In detail: Uttar Pradesh Electricity Price
Tamil Nadu releases (TNERC) Forecasting, Scheduling and Deviation Settlement and Related Matters for Wind, Solar and Hybrid Generations (with or without ESS) Regulations, 2026. The regulations, issued by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) will apply across Tamil Nadu to all wind, solar, and hybrid generating stations with a capacity of 1 MW and above.
Source: Solar Quarter
Himachal Pradesh issues draft Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Promotion of Generation from the Renewable Energy Sources and Terms and Conditions for Tariff Determination) (Eighth Amendment) Regulations, 2026. The regulations, issued by the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) aim at updating the state’s renewable energy regulations in line with evolving national standards.
Source: Solar Quarter
Meghalaya releases draft of the Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Multi-Year Tariff) Regulations, 2026. The regulations introduce a framework intended to create a more structured, transparent, and predictable tariff system for power utilities operating in the state. The regulations are set to govern electricity tariff determination from April 1, 2027.
Source: Construction world
In detail: Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Multi Year Tariff) Regulations, 2026
Nothing critical to report this week.
West Bengal lowers the threshold for mandatory e-way bill generation on intra-state movement of goods from $1,050.14 - $525.07 (INR 1 lakh to INR 50,000). The revised requirement comes into force from June 1, 2026. Under the revised framework, businesses moving goods within West Bengal will now be required to generate an e-way bill if the consignment value exceeds $525.07 (INR 50,000).
Source: KNN
In detail: Circular
Delhi publishes a draft Bed and Breakfast Policy 2026. The policy seeks to promote regulated homestay-style accommodation through a simplified online registration system and self-certification regime.
Source: Times of India
In detail: Draft Delhi Bed & Breakfast Policy 2026
Ladakh approves a new Excise Policy. The policy permits the sale of hard liquor through retail vendors, reduces documents to obtain a liquor license from sixteen to six, and extends the availability of liquor to four more districts.
Source: Economic Times
In detail: Excise Policy
Bihar issues Land Acquisition Policy and Land Survey Rules. The policy allows the government to acquire land from private individuals and farmers for its development projects in urban and rural areas through fiscal incentives.
Source: ETV
Uttar Pradesh eliminates the requirement to obtain a Change of Land Use (CLU) Certificate to convert agricultural land for non-agricultural use. Building plans can now be approved without a prior CLU, and once a building plan is approved by the relevant agency, the land use will be deemed to have changed automatically in accordance with the approved plan.
Source: KNN
Puducherry issues a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) forproperty ownershiptransfer. The SOP ends the practice of forwarding subdivision files to the Directorate for re-checking and sets a 60-day time limit for disposal of petitions.
Source: The Hindu
Punjab repeals the Punjab Ad-hoc, Contractual, Daily Wage, Temporary, Work Charged and Outsourced Employees’ Welfare Act, 2016. The Act is replaced by The Punjab State Outsourced Personnel (Transition to Contractual Engagement) Bill, 2026, and the Punjab Contractual Personnel (Absorption Against Sanctioned Vacancies) Bill, 2026. These actions dismantle Punjab’s contractual employment system, paving the way for the formalization of over 65,000 outsourced and temporary workers across 51 government departments.
Source: Hindustan Times
Andhra Pradesh issues operational guidelines for the development of urban infrastructure projects under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. The guidelines will apply to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), Urban Development Authorities (UDAs), and other agencies under the department. The guidelines aim to create investor-friendly, financially sustainable, and future-ready cities.
Source: Deccan Chronicle
Tamil Nadu waives loans up to $525.07 (INR 50,000), availed by small and marginal farmers from cooperative banks since May last year. Loans up to $525.07 (INR 50,000) obtained by marginal farmers will be completely waived. For small farmers, 50 percent of the loan within this limit will be waived. Marginal farmers who borrowed $525.07 - $630.08 (INR5 0,000 - INR 60,000) will receive a waiver of $420.05 (INR.40,000) and small farmers will receive a waiver of $210.02 (20,000).
Source: The Hindu
Assam passes the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026. The Bill does not apply to Scheduled Tribes residing in Assam. It proposes imprisonment terms for bigamy and polygamy, and up to three months in jail for failing to register a live-in relationship. The minimum age of marriage is also fixed at 21 years for men and 18 years for women.
Source: India Today
In detail: Assam Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026
Himachal Pradesh mandates a drug test for individuals hoping to join government service.
Source: New Indian Express
In detail: Press Release
Jharkhand approves an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees and pensioners from 58 percent to 60 percent.
Source: Avenue Mail
Jharkhand approves a pension scheme for artists above 60 years of age who are seriously ill or differently abled. Eligible artists with a monthly income below $84.01 (INR 8,000) will receive government assistance of $42 (INR 4,000).
Source: Avenue Mail
Nothing critical to report this week.
Bihar mandates all state government officials and employees to take regular family vacations within the state. This initiative aims to boost local tourism and evaluate regional infrastructure.
Source:The Federal
Sikkim withdraws the odd-even vehicle restriction normwith immediate effect. However, the relaxation will not apply to Gangtok, where the regulation will continue.
Source: Daily Pioneer
