India, July 16 -- The Delhi cabinet on Tuesday approved the Delhi Right of Citizen to Time Bound and Ease of Delivery of Service Bill, 2026, which seeks to make the timely delivery of notified government services a legal right and introduce penalties for officials responsible for unjustified delays, officials said.

The proposed legislation will replace the Delhi (Right of Citizen to Time Bound Delivery of Services) Act, 2011. It provides for complete digitisation of service delivery, automatic escalation of delayed cases and the creation of an independent Delhi Right to Service Commission to oversee implementation.

Chief minister Rekha Gupta said the Bill aims to ensure citizens receive notified government services within fixed timeline...