Archive · 6 Jun 2025
HC Orders Verandah Construction in Chandigarh Court
Imagine the courthouse needs a new porch to keep the Chief Justice dry during the rainy season.
The High Court told the city to build it within a month.
This is because a previous order from the court, supported by the highest court, said the porch should be built.
The city has to also make a plan to improve the parking area.
The court wants the work done quickly, especially with the rainy season coming.
They will check on the progress again in early July.
Punjab and Haryana High Court directs Chandigarh administration to build a verandah.
The verandah is to be constructed in front of the Chief Justice's courtroom.
The construction is expected to be completed within four weeks.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order on May 28.
The UT administration is also directed to submit a proposal for landscaping in kutcha parking.
- Who
- Punjab and Haryana High Court and Chandigarh administration.
- What
- The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the Chandigarh administration to construct a verandah in front of the Chief Justice's courtroom.
- When
- Orders were passed on Thursday, June 6, 2024; Supreme Court upheld the HC order on May 28.
- Where
- Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.
- Why
- Due to the upcoming rainy season and in accordance with previous court orders.
- Verandah construction timeline
- Four weeks
- Location of verandah
- Courtroom No. 1
- Supreme Court upheld HC order
- May 28
- Next hearing date
- July 4