Chandigarh Administration Archives

23 Nov

Centre Rules Out Chandigarh-Related Bill for Winter Session, Says No Final Decision Taken

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabArticle 240, Chandigarh Administration, MHA clarification, Winter Session

New Delhi, November 23,2025: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday dismissed speculation surrounding changes to Chandigarh’s administrative structure, confirming that the Central government has no plan to introduce any bill on the issue in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament.In a detailed clarification, the ministry said that the ongoing proposal is limited to easing the process of law-making for the Union Territory. Officials noted that the proposal is still under scrutiny within the Central government and that “no final decision” has been reached so far.The statement comes amid heightened political activity in Punjab, where opposition leaders and state parties…

Centre Lists Constitutional Amendment Bill to Bring Chandigarh Under Article 240 Powers

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, PunjabArticle 240, Chandigarh Administration, Constitution 131st Amendment Bill 2025

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore)— The Union Government has proposed a significant constitutional change that would place Chandigarh under the direct rule-making powers of the President, bringing it in line with other Union Territories that function without their own legislatures. The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025, has been listed for introduction in the upcoming winter session of Parliament, starting December 1.The Bill seeks to include Chandigarh under Article 240, which allows the President to frame regulations for the administration, governance, and development of specific Union Territories such as Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, and…

High Court Questions Chandigarh’s Outsourcing of Municipal Services, Seeks Legal Justification

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabChandigarh Administration, Punjab and Haryana High Court, sanitation outsourcing

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore)— The Punjab and Haryana High Court has raised serious concerns over the Chandigarh Administration’s decision to outsource essential municipal duties such as sanitation and repair work. The court questioned whether such core responsibilities could legally be handed over to private agencies instead of being carried out by employees under direct government supervision.The observation came during the hearing of a suo motu case initiated after The Tribune reported on unhygienic conditions and encroachments at the Sector 26 mandi. Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, heading the Bench alongside Justice Sanjiv Berry, remarked, “Can you outsource a basic municipal service? Is…