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Politics
Centre Reveals Acts Applicable in Chandigarh
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 10:48 AM
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The Centre has informed the Lok Sabha about the number of Punjab and Haryana Acts applicable in Chandigarh. A total of 238 Punjab Acts and 7 Haryana Acts are currently in effect in the city.
In a significant revelation, the Centre has disclosed the number of state-specific laws applicable in Chandigarh. As per the information shared with the Lok Sabha, a total of 238 Acts enacted by the Punjab state legislature are currently in effect in the city. Additionally, 7 Acts passed by the Haryana state legislature are also applicable in Chandigarh. This information highlights the unique legal framework governing the city, which is a union territory but also serves as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana. The applicability of these state-specific laws in Chandigarh underscores the city's complex administrative structure.