Supreme Court of India

Chandigarh Administration v. Registrar General, High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh and Others

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Reported as [2025] 5 S.C.R. 1179
Bench Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta JJ.
Decided 28 May 2025

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What the Court ordered

In view of the above, we hereby uphold the orders dated 7th February, 2025 and 21st February, 2025 passed by the High Court for placing green paver blocks in the open area being used for parking.

Judgment, page 19

From the headnote

Issue for Consideration Whether the High Court of Punjab and Haryana was justified in directing the appellant-Administration for construction of verandah in front of Court Room No.1 and laying of green paver blocks in the kutcha parking, the open area used for parking. Headnotes† UNESCO World Heritage Site – Construction of verandah, not violation of UNESCO guidelines – High Court of Punjab and Haryana issued mandamus to the appellant to construct verandah in front of Court Room No.1 – Non-compliance, contempt issued – Plea of the appellant that the Chandigarh Capitol Complex which includes

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