Odisha Assembly Passes Jan Vishwas and Stamp Duty Reform Bills

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Event	Odisha Legislative Assembly passes Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026 and Indian Stamp (Odisha Amendment) Bill, 2026 during Monsoon Session.
Odisha Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026	•Aims to decriminalise minor and procedural offences and simplify approvals. •Part of Jan Vishwas 2.0 initiative, following the 2025 law that rationalised 16 State laws. •Seeks to reduce paperwork, compliance costs, and regulatory delays.
Indian Stamp (Odisha Amendment) Bill, 2026	•Simplifies stamp duty and registration for apartment transactions. •Introduces flat 5% stamp duty on apartment transfers, replacing slab-based rates (3% for ≤₹5L, 4% for ₹5-15L, 5% for >₹15L). •₹50,000 stamp duty for transfer of common areas to association of allottees (registration fee capped at ₹20,000). •90% stamp duty exemption for EWS housing under affordable schemes.
Expected Impact	•Aims to make apartment registration more transparent and easier. •Maintains safeguards for public interest and state revenue.