Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Punjab & Haryana HC Seeks Clarity on Expansion Plan
The High Court in Chandigarh is dealing with a lot of issues, like not enough space and too much traffic.
The court wants the city government to come up with a better plan for the court's future.
They've asked for a new plan that considers the environment and historical sites.
They also said the government can use a new building for court business and will put more police on the roads.
The court wants to make sure everything works well for lawyers, people involved in cases, and everyone else.
Punjab and Haryana High Court directs Chandigarh Administration to address expansion, environmental, and heritage concerns.
The court ordered the immediate takeover of a building in Sector 17-A to house administrative branches.
Traffic police will be deployed to manage congestion near the High Court.
The court seeks a revised holistic expansion plan, including alternative site considerations.
A joint meeting is scheduled to discuss the expansion plan, with a report due before the next hearing on August 13.
- Who
- Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh Administration
- What
- Punjab and Haryana High Court is addressing expansion plans, traffic, and environmental concerns.
- When
- The court issued directions on August 1, with a hearing scheduled for August 13.
- Where
- Chandigarh High Court, India
- Why
- To address space shortage, traffic congestion, and explore expansion options.
High Court's Objectives
Chandigarh Administration's Concerns
Expansion Plan & Alternatives
High Court's Objectives
High Court aims to solve the lack of space and reduce traffic.
Chandigarh Administration's Concerns
The UT Administration is concerned with the environmental and heritage concerns
- Court Directives
- Address expansion plan, traffic, environmental and heritage concerns
- New Building
- SCO No 54-55-56, Sector 17-A, Chandigarh
- Traffic Control
- Deployment of traffic police (DSPs)
- Joint Meeting
- August 7 at Bar Association Hall
- Next Hearing
- August 13