Hefty Penalties for Slum Act Violations Proposed
Published on: March 27, 2026, 10:29 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Centre has proposed amendments to the Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1956. Offences will incur penalties of up to Rs 10,000 for non-compliance. Besides, a new bill aims to amend 784 provisions across 79 central acts to improve business and living conditions.
