Parliament has passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025 to remove 71 outdated and colonial-era laws and update several others. The government said the move will reduce legal clutter and improve “ease of living” for citizens.
The Indian central government has replaced the Indian Post Office Act, 1898, with the new Post Office Act, 2023, effective June 18. The new legislation aims to streamline services, remove exclusive privileges, set standards, and create a penalty-free environment, promoting maximum governance and minimum government. This move seeks to modernize and enhance India’s postal system, benefitting citizens.
