Bihar Assembly Passes 13 Bills for Urban Growth & Business Ease
By Business Desk
Bihar Assembly approves 13 key bills on July 22, 2026, focusing on urban development, business clearances, and economic growth, including 12 new satellite townships.
The Bihar state assembly successfully passed 13 Bills on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, marking a significant legislative push. These legislations aim to address urban development, streamline business processes, and enhance resource generation for the state.
- 13 Bills passed on July 22, 2026
- Bihar’s current urban population stands at approximately 11.5%
- Target: Clear business and industrial proposals within 30 days
- Plan includes creating 12 greenfield satellite townships
- Amendments align with the 16th Finance Commission’s recommendations
Among the key legislations was the Bihar Urban Development Authority (BUDA) Bill, 2026. This Bill mandates the establishment of BUDA to oversee comprehensive urban development initiatives across the state.
A core objective of the BUDA Bill is the creation of 12 greenfield satellite townships, designed to expand urbanisation in Bihar. Currently, the state’s urban population is approximately 11.5%, which is notably lower than national and global averages.
The assembly also cleared the Bihar Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, a crucial step for industrial growth. This legislation aims to facilitate faster investments by establishing a single-window system for all business and industrial proposals.
Under the new system, all proposals are expected to receive clearance within 30 days, involving all relevant government departments. Industries minister Shreyasi Singh highlighted that this measure would significantly accelerate investment processes within Bihar.
Empowering Local Governance and Modernising Laws
Amendments to several existing laws were also approved, including the Indian Stamp (Bihar Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Bihar Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026. These changes empower both the state government and local panchayats to generate additional resources.
The revised duties, taxes, and user charges are intended to bolster revenue streams. Ministers explained that stamp duty revisions are linked to changes in minimum land value rates, while panchayats will raise revenue through advertisement fees, holding tax, and user charges, aligning with the 16th Finance Commission’s recommendations.
Further legislative actions included Bills related to private universities, new universities, jail reforms, and crime control. The Private University Bill, for instance, sets minimum land and infrastructure norms for new institutions.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary noted that increasing the number of private universities would help reduce student migration from Bihar. Additionally, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary stated that the new Jail and Reforms Services Bill replaces outdated colonial-era laws, while the Crime Control Bill specifically targets organised and cyber crimes.
During the proceedings, amendments proposed by RJD MLA Rahul Kumar and AIMIM MLA Akhtarul Iman to all 13 Bills were ultimately rejected by voice vote. These legislative clearances underscore Bihar’s commitment to modernising its administrative and economic frameworks.