The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, a key reform initiative aimed at reducing the compliance burden on individuals and businesses while removing outdated penal provisions, has been referred to a Select Committee of the Lok Sabha for further examination and detailed scrutiny.
The move came during Parliamentary proceedings on Monday, with BJP member Sandhya Ray—who was presiding over the House—allowing the laying of parliamentary papers and formal introduction of both the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill and the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill.

A resolution proposing to refer the Jan Vishwas Bill to a Select Committee was subsequently adopted in the Lower House, despite noisy scenes and continuing disruptions in the chamber.

Aim of the Jan Vishwas Initiative

The broader Jan Vishwas initiative embodies the government’s effort to simplify the regulatory landscape by eliminating archaic penal clauses, modernising administrative frameworks, and enhancing the ease of doing business for entrepreneurs as well as everyday citizens.
The Bill seeks to convert certain criminal penalties into civil penalties, rationalise fines, and streamline compliance procedures in order to promote a more facilitative and trust-based governance environment. The objective is to make India’s regulatory structure more efficient, transparent, and investor-friendly, while reducing unnecessary litigation and burdensome enforcement mechanisms.

Parliamentary Process and Next Steps

By referring the Bill to a Select Committee, the Lok Sabha has opted for a detailed clause-by-clause examination by a multi-party group of Members of Parliament. The Committee will review stakeholder inputs, analyse the implications of each amendment, and may propose revisions or recommendations before the Bill is re-introduced in the House for debate and adoption.

The referral underscores the importance of obtaining bipartisan consensus on reform measures that significantly impact compliance architecture across sectors. Once the Select Committee submits its report, the Bill is expected to be brought back to the Lok Sabha for discussion and voting, followed by consideration in the Rajya Sabha.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the referral of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 to a Lok Sabha Select Committee marks an important step in India’s ongoing efforts to simplify laws and foster a more enabling business and regulatory environment. By focusing on removing outdated penal provisions and reducing the overall compliance burden, the Bill has the potential to support greater efficiency, promote trust-based governance, and enhance ease of doing business across the country.
As Parliament moves forward with a deeper examination of the legislation, stakeholders will closely monitor the Select Committee’s recommendations, which will play a vital role in shaping the final form of this key reform measure.

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