Constitution 131st Amendment Bill 2025

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

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

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…
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