Delhi Cabinet Approves Right to Time-Bound Services Bill, 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 18 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Delhi cabinet approved the Delhi (Right of Citizen to Time Bound and Ease of Delivery of Services) Bill, 2026, replacing the 2011 law.
The bill makes time-bound delivery of notified public services a legal right for every citizen in Delhi.
The entire service delivery process will be digital with an automatic escalation mechanism in case of delays.
The legislation proposes an independent grievance redressal system including a Delhi Right to Service Commission.
The bill includes provisions for penalties to ensure accountability and will be introduced in the monsoon session of the Delhi Assembly.