PROCEEDINGS OF CABINET MEETING
Haryana Cabinet approves framing of State Rules under HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Act, 2017
Chandigarh, Oct 12 – The Haryana Cabinet, which met today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, approved the framing of State Rules under Sub-section (1) of Section 49 of the Haryana Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017.
The new rules will be called the Haryana Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Rules, 2025.
Under these rules, the State Government will designate the Commissioners of its six administrative divisions to act as Ombudsmen. Their role, as outlined in Section 23 of the Act, is to handle complaints and grievances of people living with HIV/AIDS. Each Ombudsman will operate within their respective divisions—Rohtak, Hisar, Karnal, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ambala—and will be supported by the Civil Surgeon of the concerned district.
The State Government will take necessary measures to strengthen diagnostic facilities and ensure the management of opportunistic infections i.e. those infections that can lead to reduced immunity. It will provide free diagnostic services at all government health institutions, including Sub Health Centres, Primary Health Centres, Community Health Centres, Civil Hospitals, District Hospitals, and Medical College Hospitals. In addition, free Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) drugs will be made available to all HIV-positive individuals at ART Centres, Facility-Integrated ART (FIART) Centres, and Link ART (LART) Centres, in accordance with National AIDS Control Organization guidelines.
The Government will also actively involve the private medical sector in delivering diagnostic and treatment services to HIV-positive persons, ensuring services are provided without any discrimination. Private healthcare providers will be directed to report all HIV-positive cases to the nearest Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre or Government Hospital for further management and treatment, while strictly upholding individuals' human rights, including the right to privacy. Additionally, the State AIDS Control Society will be directed to make necessary arrangements for the diagnosis and treatment of opportunistic infections at all government health facilities, in line with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
These rules also define the functions and responsibilities of the Ombudsman, with a focus on protecting the rights and entitlements of children affected by HIV, persons affected by HIV, and individuals living with HIV.
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The Haryana Cabinet, which met today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, approved amendments to the Haryana Prison Rules, 2022
Chandigarh, Oct 12 – The Haryana Cabinet, which met today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, approved amendments to the Haryana Prison Rules, 2022, to incorporate the definition of "Habitual Offender." The amended rules will be called as the Haryana Prison (Amendment) Rules, 2025.
Under the amended rules, the definition of a Habitual Offender in Rule 2, sub-rule (1), clause (xi) of the Haryana Prison Rules, 2022, is revised as follows:
“Habitual Offender means a person who during any continuous period of five years, has been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment on more than two occasions on account of any one or more of the offences committed on different occasions and not constituting parts of same transaction, such sentence not having been reversed in appeal or review.
Provided that in computing the continuous period of five years referred to above, any period spent in jail either under sentence of imprisonment or under detention shall not be taken into account.”
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Cabinet Approves Proposal to Merge Housing Board Haryana with HSVP
Chandigarh, October 12 - The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today, has approved the proposal to introduce the Haryana Housing Board (Amendment) Bill, 2025 during the upcoming Assembly session, aimed at enabling the merger of the Housing Board Haryana (HBH) with the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP).
The amendment seeks to streamline urban development and housing functions by eliminating administrative overlap and enhancing efficiency in service delivery to citizens.
In his Budget Speech for FY 2025–26, the Chief Minister had announced the decision to dissolve HBH and integrate its functions with HSVP to achieve more effective coordination among urban development agencies.
The amendment does not carry any direct financial implications, as the operational aspects of the merger will be managed through existing administrative mechanisms.
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Haryana Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini approved the proposal to amend the Rule 6(2) of the Punjab Village Common Lands Rules, 1964
Chandigarh, October 12 – Haryana Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini approved the proposal to amend the Rule 6(2) of the Punjab Village Common Lands Rules, 1964 for making provision that out of the land proposed to be leased out for cultivation, 4 percent land shall be reserved for person with Benchmark Disability of 60 percent or above.
The Cabinet has also approved the proposal for amendment of Rule, 6(2A) of the Village Common Lands Rules, 1964 making provision for lease of land for the purpose of establishing GauAbhyaran to the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying or Haryana GauSewaAayog for a period of 20 years at the rate of Rs. 5100 per acre per year on certain terms and conditions.
Approval was also granted that Gram Panchayat would be able to prepare the Land Utilization Plan of the land up to 250 acres at its own level. Earlier this limit was up to 100 acres. In case the PanchayatSamiti or the ZilaParishad does not agree or approve the plan within a specified period, the Gram Panchayat may make an application before the State Government for appropriate decision.
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Cabinet approves Haryana Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Ordinance, 2025
164 provisions contained in 42 State Acts set to be decriminalised
Chandigarh, October 12 – The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today, approved the proposal to introduce the Haryana Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Ordinance, 2025. This initiative aligns with the Government of India’s vision of reducing compliance burdens and decriminalising minor offences across various sectors.
The Haryana Jan Vishwas Ordinance, 2025 seeks to decriminalise 164 provisions contained in 42 State Acts administered by 17 departments. The Ordinance replaces criminal penalties for minor technical and procedural lapses with civil penalties and administrative actions. It also removes obsolete and redundant clauses, ensuring that the legal framework is more transparent, efficient and facilitative.
This reform initiative follows the enactment of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 by the Government of India, which decriminalized 183 provisions across 42 Central Acts. In pursuance of the advisory issued by the Union Government, Haryana has undertaken a comprehensive review of its laws to adopt a similar approach at the State level.
The introduction of the Haryana Jan Vishwas Ordinance, 2025, was identified as a key action item during the 4th Chief Secretaries’ Conference and forms an important component of the ongoing Compliance Reduction and Deregulation (CRD) exercise being coordinated by the Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India. A series of meetings chaired by the Chief Secretary, Haryana, with the participation of Administrative Secretaries of all concerned departments, led to the finalisation of this landmark reform. This ordinance marked a major shift from enforcement-based to trust-based governance.
This Ordinance represents the most extensive decriminalization effort undertaken by any State Government to date, with the highest number of criminal provisions proposed for removal.
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Haryana Cabinet which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini approved the proposal regarding amendment in the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 by issuance of Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
Chandigarh, October 12 – Haryana Cabinet which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini approved the proposal regarding amendment in the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 by issuance of Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
As per the amendment in the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act by the issuance of an Ordinance, the quorum of a Gram Sabha meeting shall be 40 percent of members of Gram Sabha held for considering and approval of identified eligible beneficiaries of any Government scheme. However, in the first and second adjourned meetings, the quorum shall be 30 percent and 20 percent of Gram Sabha members respectively. This decision will not only bring transparency in the Panchayati raj system but will further improve their functioning as well.
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The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today, has approved the proposal for amendment in the Punjab Factories Rules, 1952
Chandigarh, October 12 - The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today, has approved the proposal for amendment in the Punjab Factories Rules, 1952 to permit the employment of women in certain processes in factories.
The proposed amendment will allow the online submission of fees applicable under the rules. The proposed amendment allows the employment of women in all categories of work subject to prescribed safety conditions. The amendment will eliminate gender disparity, expand employment opportunities for women, and promote inclusivity in industrial sectors such as engineering, chemicals, and manufacturing where women's participation was earlier restricted. It reflects Haryana's commitment to modern labour reforms, empowerment of women, and equal opportunity principles enshrined under Articles 14, 15 and 16 of the Constitution of India. The amendment ensures that pregnant women and lactating mothers are excluded from hazardous employment categories, thereby maintaining the required health and safety protection.
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*Applications for Prime Minister’s awards for excellence in public administration open till November 15*
*Awards to be given in three categories of excellence in public administration*
Chandigarh, October 12 – The Government of India has set the last date for registration and submission of applications for the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration is November 15, 2025. Those fulfilling the prescribed eligibility conditions and criteria can submit their applications until November 15th, 2025.
Sharing information in this regard an official spokesperson said that the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of India, had launched this award scheme in 2006 to acknowledge, recognize and reward the extraordinary and innovative work done by districts/organizations of the Central and State Governments.
The awards will be conferred under three categories —Category I- Holistic Development of Districts, Category II- Aspirational Blocks Programme, Category III- Innovations. For more information, applicants can visit the official portal (https://pmawards.gov.in) or contact at 011-23367966, the spokesperson added.
The awards focus not merely on achievement of targets but emphasize good governance, qualitative outcomes, and last-mile connectivity. Keeping this in view, the applications will be evaluated on three key parameters — governance, qualitative performance, and quantitative results.