Committee set up to review the existing licensing system: govt

Delhi government has constituted a committee to review the existing licensing system and will suggest measures to simplify the process of issuance and renewal of licenses done by various agencies of the government.
"The term 'ease of doing business' has been loosely used and conveniently interpreted to suit the circumstances.
"This committee, among other things, shall review the existing licensing system and will suggest measures to simplify the process of issuance and renewal of licenses done by various agencies of the government, including moving towards single-window clearance system," said Deputy Chief Minister Sisodia, as he tabled Delhi government's Budget in the Assembly.

The recommendations of this committee shall be submitted by July 31 and within next two months the implementation of the recommendations shall begin.
"We invite traders and service providers to set up their place of business in Delhi. This government assures them that Delhi will soon become the most preferred location for doing business because of ease and speed of decision making," Sisodia said.
The system for verification which has been a major source of corruption, will henceforth be carried through e-systems he said.

"The entire process of issuing certificate issue has been computerised. The executive magistrate will issue the certificate through digital signature. To eliminate possible corruption and delays in issuance of various certificates at the SDM's offices this Government has launched the edistrict services," Sisodia said.

Citizens can take authenticated copies of certificates any number of times, he said. Further on the way towards providing better governance,
Delhi government has upgraded 12 sub-registrar offices as e-sub registrar offices and three more are under process.
"Payment of court fee has been made online for high court and district courts," Sisodia said.
To coordinate requests from international organisations and other governments of the world, this government is setting up a cell in 'Finance and Planning Department'.
The 'Delhi International Cooperation Unit' will act as a nodal agency for creating institutional capacity within our government for developing external ties and to avail best of the technical expertise from around the world.