Gujarat to launch Single Window Clearance Act - July 9, 2008

The state government has for the first time determined to formulate a Single Window Clearance Act to cutting down on redtapism in the state. While many states have made efforts in this direction, Gujarat claims to be the first state to come up with such an Act to promote single window clearance. Gujarat has appointed a state-level committee for Doing Business and district level committee comprising five collectors for ''Doing Business. The committees will develop a plan for standardising application forms, preparing checklists, time lines and clear flowcharts.

The previous investment summits have assisted the state mop up investments to the tune of over $ 100 billion. The main objective will be to carry out steps for reduction in time cost and procedures for the projects which are in the pipeline.