In response to the recent rulings of the Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court in CWP No. 1260-2024 and CWP No. 1350-2024, dated 24.01.2024, and in adherence to the specified directives
the recent judicial pronouncements have underscored the significance of Section 38 of the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, 1976, as extended to the Union Territory, Chandigarh. This section mandates the annual election of the Mayor of the Corporation at its first meeting each year.
In line with Section 60 (a) of the aforementioned Act and Regulations 6(1) of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (Procedure and Conduct of Business) Regulations 1996, the election meeting for the Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor, and Deputy Mayor is required to be convened by the Divisional Commissioner/Prescribed Authority. The Department of Local Government, Chandigarh Administration, has designated the Deputy Commissioner, Union Territory, Chandigarh, as the “Prescribed Authority” through Notification No. 5620-UTFI(4)/13157, dated 04.10.1994.
Sh. Vinay Pratap Singh, Deputy Commissioner, U.T. Chandigarh, acting as the Prescribed Authority has directed that election meeting in accordance with the provisions of Section 38 of the aforementioned Act will be held on 30.01.2024 at 10:00 AM at Assembly Hall of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation in the presence of the presiding authority, Sh. Anil Masih.
This directive ensures the fulfillment of legal obligations and a transparent conduct of the election process.
