Chandigarh to Apply 238 Punjab and 7 Haryana Acts, Parliament Informed

The Union government has formally informed the Lok Sabha that a total of 238 Punjab state acts and 7 Haryana state acts will now be applicable within the Union Territory of Chandigarh. This move expands the legal framework governing the city, which already falls under the jurisdiction of both Punjab and Haryana for certain matters. The notification, issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice, clarifies that the cited acts will be enforced from the date of the notification. Legal experts say the change will streamline administrative processes and reduce overlapping legislation. The government has not yet released details on how the acts will be integrated into Chandigarh’s existing legal system.