GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Chandigarh Administration Gazette
Published by Authority
No. 016] CHANDIGARH, SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026 (MAGHA 11, 1947 SAKA)
CHANDIGARH ADMINISTRATION
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
(Personnel-II Branch)
Notification
The 30th January, 2026
No. HOME-B-28/3/2024-HOME-PandT-HOME/54327.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India read with the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Notification S.O. No. 3267, dated 1st November, 1966 and in supersession of all the previous Recruitment Rules for the post Driver/Staff Car Driver/Van Driver (LMV) notified by various Departments of Chandigarh Administration, except as respects, things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh is pleased to make the following rules, regulating the method of recruitment to Group 'C' post (Non-Ministerial) in the Chandigarh Admitration, namely.
1. Short title and commencement:- (i) These rules may be called the Chandigarh Administration Group 'C' (Driver/Staff Car Driver/Van Driver)(Common)(Non-Ministerial) Recruitment Rules, 2026.
(ii) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Application:
These rules shall apply to the posts specified in column No.1 of the Schedule annexed to these rules.
3. Number of posts, classification and scale of pay:-
The number of posts, their classification and the scales of pay shall be as specified in columns 2 to 4 of Schedule-I, besides the detail of Department wise posts also specified in Schedule-II.
4. Method of recruitment, age limit and qualification, etc:-
The method of recruitment to the said posts, age limit, qualifications and other matters connected therewith shall be as specified in columns 5 to 13 of the said Schedule.
138 CHD. ADMN GAZ. JAN. 31, 2026 (MAGHA. 11, 1947 SAKA)5. Disqualification: No person:
(a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; OR
(b) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage, with any person, shall be eligible for the appointment to the said posts:
Provided that the Administrator, Union Territory of Chandigarh may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal Law applicable to such person and other party to the marriage and there are other grounds for so doing, exempt, any person from the operation of this rule.
6. Power to relax:-
Where the Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, he may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these rules in respect of any class or category of persons.
7. Savings:-
Nothing in these rules shall affect reservations, relaxation of age limit and other concessions required to be provided for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-Servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by Central Government from time to time in this regard.
Administrator Union Territory, Chandigarh.
By Order and in the Name of the Administrator
(Sd.) . . .,
(AKHIL KUMAR, DANICS) Additional Secretary Personnel Chandigarh Administration.
CHD. ADMN GAZ. JAN. 31, 2026 (MAGHA. 11, 1947 SAKA) 139SCHEDULE-I
| (1) Name of Post | Driver / Staff Car Driver/Van Driver |
| (2) No. of Posts | *33(2025)(as per detail given in Schedule-II) *Subject to variation depending on workload |
| (3) Classification | General Central Service Group 'C', (Non-Gazetted, Non- Ministerial) |
| (4) Scale of Pay | Level 3 (21700-69100)of Pay Matrix of 7th CPC |
| (5) Selection or Non- Selection | Not Applicable |
| (6) Age Limit for direct recruitment | 19 - 25 years (Relaxable for Government servants upto 40 years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government.) N ote: The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura,Sikkim,Ladakh Division of J&K State, Lahaul&Spiti District and Pangi Sub Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Anadaman& Nicobar Islands of Lakshadweep). |
| (7) Educational and other qualifications for direct recruitment | Essential: i) Possession of a valid driving license for motor cars; ii) Knowledge of motor mechanism (The candidate should be able to remove minor-defects in vehicle); iii) Experience of driving a motor car for at least 1 year; and iv) Pass in 10th standard. N ote 1: The qualification regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes if at any stage of selection the competent authority is of the opinion that the sufficient number of candidates with requisite experience is not likely to be available to fill up the vacancy reserved for them. |
| (8) Whether educational qualifications and age limit prescribed for DR will apply to promotes | Not applicable |
| (9) Period of Probation, if any | Two years (Successful completion of mandatory induction training of atleast two weeks duration shall be the pre-requisite for completion of probation in case of Direct recruitment) |
| (10) Method of recruitment whether by DR or by promotion/deputation/absorption and percentage of the vacancy to be filled by various method | 100% by direct recruitment |
| (11) In case of recruitment by promotion/deputation/absorption grades from which promotion/deputation/absorption to be made | Not applicable |
| Column No.12 (If Departmental promotion committee exists what is its composition) | Group 'C' Departmental Confirmation Committee for considering confirmation cases. i) Concerned Head of the Department- Chairman ii) Representative of Personnel Department- Member iii) Representative of Social Welfare- Member iv) Representative of Regional Employment Officer- Member |
| Column No.13 (Circumstances in which UPSC is to be consulted in making recruitment). | Not applicable |
Schedule-II
| Sr. no | Name of the Department | Nomenclature of the post No. of posts | |
| 1. | Chandigarh Secretariat | Staff Car Driver | 04 |
| 2. | Deputy Commissioner | Driver | 03 |
| 3. | Education | Admin Staff Car Driver | 03 |
| College-I Driver (for Staff Car | 01 | ||
| 4. | Engineering | Staff Car Driver | 01 |
| 5. | Environment | Driver | 01 |
| 6. | Excise & Taxation | Driver | 02 |
| 7. | Food & Supplies and Legal Metrology & Weights and Measures | Staff Car Driver | 01 |
| Driver | 01 | ||
| 8. | Forest | Driver | 01 |
| 9. | Hospitality | Driver | 02 |
| 10. | Industries | Driver | 01 |
| 11. | Prisons | Driver | 01 |
| 12. | Public Relations | Staff Car Driver / Van Driver | 02 |
| 13. | Regional Employment Office | Driver (LTV) | 02 |
| 14. | Social Welfare | Driver | 01 |
| 15. | Sports | Driver | 02 |
| 16. | State Transport Authority | Driver | 01 |
| 17. | Urban Planning | Staff Car Driver | 03 |
| Total: | 33 |
CHANDIGARH ADMINISTRATION
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Notification
The 30th January, 2026
No. HOME-B-28/18/2025-HOME-PandT-HOME/54314.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India, read with the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi Gazette Notification S.O. No. 3267, dated 1st November, 1966 and in supersession of the Chandigarh Administration, Group 'C' (Clerk and Steno-Typist) (Common Cadre) Recruitment Rules, 2015 notified in the Chandigarh Administration Gazette vide No. 32/1/12/90-IH(7)/10896 dated 29.05.2015 further amended vide Notification dated 10.01.2017 and 14.11.2019, except as respects, things done or omitted to be done before supersession, the Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh is pleased to make the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the Group 'C' post(Ministerial)(Non Gazetted) in Chandigarh Administration, namely:
1. Short title and commencement.—(i) These rules may be called the Chandigarh Administration, Group 'C' (Clerk and Steno-Typist) (Common Cadre) (Ministerial) (Non Gazetted) Recruitment Rules, 2026.
(ii) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the official Gazette.
2. Application.—These rules shall apply to the posts specified in column No.1 of the Schedule annexed to these rules.
3. Number of posts, classification and scale of pay.—The number of posts, their classification and the scales of pay shall be as specified in columns 2 to 4 of the said Schedule annexed to these rules.
4. Method of recruitment, age limit and qualification, etc. .—The method of recruitment to the said posts, age limit, qualifications and other matters connected therewith shall be as specified in columns 5 to 13 of the said Schedule.
5. Disqualification.—No person,-
(a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with person having spouse living; or (b) who having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be eligible for the appointment to the said posts:
Provided that the Administrator, Union Territory of Chandigarh may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal Law applicable to such person and other party to the marriage and there are other grounds for so doing, exempt, any person from the operation of this rule.
6. Power to relax. — Where the Administrator, Union Territory of Chandigarh is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing and in consultation with Union Public Service Commission, relax any of the provisions of these rules in respect of any class or category of persons.
CHD. ADMN GAZ. JAN. 31, 2026 (MAGHA. 11, 1947 SAKA) 1437. Savings.—Nothing in these rules shall affect reservations, relaxation of age limit and other concessions required to be provided for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribe Other Backward Classes, Ex-Servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by Government of India, from time to time in this regard.
Note: The Special Secretary Personnel/Additional Secretary Personnel, Chandigarh Administration shall be the Appointing/Cadre Controlling/Transferring Authority.
Administrator Union Territory, Chandigarh.
By Order and in the Name of the Administrator
(Sd.) . . .,
(AKHIL KUMAR, DANICS) Additional Secretary Personnel Chandigarh Administration.
144 CHD. ADMN GAZ. JAN. 31, 2026 (MAGHA. 11, 1947 SAKA)SCHEDULE
Recruitment Rules for the post of Clerk
| 1 | Name of post | Clerk |
| 2 | No. of Post | * 623 (2024) Subject to variation dependent on workload and transfer of departmental posts to Common Cadre |
| 3 | Classification | General Central Services Group 'C' (Ministerial) (Non Gazetted) |
| 4 | Pay Band and Grade Pay/Pay Scale | Level 2 (Rs. 19900-63200) in the Pay Matrix of 7th CPC |
| 5 | Whether selection post or non- selection post | Not applicable in case Direct Recruitment Non-Selection in case of promotion |
| 6 | Age limit for direct recruits | Between 18 and 27 Years (The upper age is relaxable for Departmental Candidates up to 40 years in accordance with instructions or orders issued by Central Government) N ote: The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh, Lahaul & Spiti District and Pangi Sub-division of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep) |
| 7 | Educational and other qualifications required for Direct recruits | i) Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University. ii) Proficiency in Operation of Computer (Word Processing and Spread Sheets) and a Typing Speed of 35 w.p.m in English on Computer. iii) ICT Training Course as per instructions issued by the Chandigarh Administration from time to time. |
| 8 | Whether age and Educational Qualifications prescribed for Direct Recruitment will apply in case of promotees | Not applicable |
| 9 | Period of probation, if any | i) Two years for Direct Recruitment ii) 'Nil' for promotee (Successful completion of mandatory induction training of at least Two Weeks duration shall be a pre-requisite for completion of probation). |
| 10 Method of Recruitment whether by Direct Recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage of vacancies to be filled by various methods | i) 85% by Direct Recruitment ii) 10% of the vacancies shall be filled by Department of Personnel from amongst the Multi Tasking Staff (Group C) working in the Offices / Departments of Chandigarh Administration, on the basis of departmental qualifying examination, failing which by Direct Recruitment. iii) 5% of the vacancies shall be filled on Seniority-Cum- Fitness basis from Multi Tasking Staff (Group C) who have 3 years regular service in post. | |
| 11 | In case of recruitment by promotion / deputation / absorption grades from which promotion / deputation / absorption to be made | By Promotion i)10% of the vacancies shall be filled by the Department of Personnel from amongst the Multi Tasking Staff (Group C) working in the Offices / Departments of Chandigarh Administration, having:- a) Three years regular service in the grade b) possessing 10+2 Educational Qualification from a recognized Board / Institution c) a speed of 35 words per minutes in English Typewriting on Computer d) ICT Training Course as per instructions issued by the Chandigarh Administration from time to time. e) The maximum age limit for eligibility for examination is 45 years. (50 years of age for SC/ST). f) Having successfully completed the training of atleast two weeks as prescribed by the competent authority. Note:- If more of such employees than the number of vacancies available under Clause (ii) of Column No. 10 qualified at the examination, such excess number of employees shall be considered for filling the vacancies arising in the subsequent years so that the employees qualifying at an earlier examination are considered before those who qualify at a later examination. ii) 5% of the vacancies shall be filled on Seniority-Cum- Fitness basis from Multi Tasking Staff (Group-C) who have three years regular service as such and has successfully completed the ICT Training Course as per instructions issued by the Chandigarh Administration from time to time and having successfully completed the training of atleast two weeks as prescribed by the competent authority. N ote:- 1. Unless exempted by orders issued in this behalf by the Chandigarh Administration, a Clerk who has not qualified the prescribed Type Test on Computer will not be entitled to any increment or promotion by seniority or through any departmental examination. 2. The Seniority will be determined on the basis of their seniority in the Office / Department to which they belong and if they belong to different Offices / Departments / Cadres, the seniority inter-se of the members of the service shall be determined by the length of continuous service on a post in the service." |
| 12 | If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition? | Group 'C' (Departmental Promotion Committee) i) Special /Additional / Joint Secretary Personnel, Chandigarh Administration - Chairman ii) Representative of Personnel Department, Chandigarh Administration -Member iii) Representative of Director Social Welfare, UT, Chandigarh -Member iv) Representative of Regional Employment Officer, UT, Chandigarh – Member |
| Group 'C' (Departmental Confirmation Committee)(in case of Direct recruitment only) i) Under Secretary Home, Chandigarh Administration - Chairman ii) Superintendent Vigilance Chandigarh Administration - Member iii) Superintendent Personnel, Chandigarh Administration - Member iv) Superintendent Personnel-II, Chandigarh Administration -Member Convener | ||
| 13 | Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission to be consulted in making Recruitment | Not applicable |
Recruitment Rules for the post of Steno-Typist
| 1 | Name of post | Steno-Typist |
| 2 | No. of Post | * 67 (2024) Subject to variation dependent on workload and transfer of departmental posts to Common Cadre |
| 3 | Classification | General Central Services Group 'C' (Ministerial)(Non-Gazetted) |
| 4 | Pay Band and Grade Pay/Pay Scale | Pay Level -3 (Rs.21,700-69,100) in the Pay Matrix of 7th CPC |
| 5 | Whether selection post or non- selection post | Not applicable |
| 6 | Age limit for direct recruits | Between 18 and 27 Years ( The upper age is relaxable for departmental candidates up to 40 years in accordance with instructions or orders issued by Central Government) N ote: The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh , Lahaul & Spiti District and Pangi Sub-division of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep) |
| 7 | Educational and other qualifications required for Direct recruits | i) Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University. ii) Proficiency in Operation of Computer (Word Processing and Spread Sheets) iii) Skill test Norms :- Dictation: 10 minutes @ 80 w.p.m Transcription:- 50 minutes (on Computer) in English iv) ICT Training Course as per instructions issued by the Chandigarh Administration from time to time. |
| 8 | Whether age and Educational Qualifications prescribed for Direct Recruitment will apply in case of promotes | Not Applicable |
| 9 | Period of probation, if any | Two years (Successful completion of mandatory induction training of at least Two Weeks duration shall be a pre-requisite for completion of probation). |
| 10 Method of Recruitment whether by Direct Recruitment or by promotion or by deputation / absorption and percentage of vacancies to be filled by various methods | Direct Recruitment | |
| 11 | In case of recruitment by promotion / deputation / absorption grades from which promotion / deputation /absorption to be made | Not applicable |
| 12 | If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition? | Group 'C' DCC (for confirmation) i) Under Secretary Home, Chandigarh Administration - Chairman ii) Superintendent Vigilance Chandigarh Administration - Member iii) Superintendent Personnel, Chandigarh Administration -Member iv) Superintendent Personnel-II, Chandigarh Administration -Member Convener |
| 13 | Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission to be consulted in making Recruitment | Not applicable |
CHANDIGARH ADMINISTRATION HOME DEPARTMENT (POLICE BRANCH)
ORDER
The 30th January, 2026
No. E.604363-HIII(1)-2026/1078.—Smt. Harjit Kaur, Deputy Superintendent of Police (No.261/CHG), Police Department, Union Territory, Chandigarh shall retire and stand relieved from Government Service on 31.01.2026 (AN) on attaining the age of superannuation i.e 60 years. This however, is subject to any Vigilance/disciplinary case/audit objection pending/contemplated against her which may come to notice later on.
Chandigarh dated H RAJESH PRASAD, IAS the 30th January, 2026. Chief Secretary Union Territory, Chandigarh.
150 CHD. ADMN GAZ. JAN. 31, 2026 (MAGHA. 11, 1947 SAKA)CHANDIGARH ADMINISTRATION
BAR COUNCIL OF PUNJAB & HARYANA
(Notification No. 05/26)
The 30th January, 2026
BCPH/ELECTION/6581/2026
NOTICE FOR ELECTION
(As per the directions of the Hon'ble Supreme court of India , vide order dated 30.11.2025 in
Writ Petition (Civil ) No. 1319/2023 M. Vardhan Vs Union of India & Anr.
It is hereby notified for the information of all concerned that under Rules 4 and 6 of the Rules made by Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, under Section 15 of the Advocates Act, 1961, with the approval of the Bar Council of India, in view of the order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India the election of the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana has fixed for 17th March, 2026 at U.T. Chandigarh and 18th March 2026, in the States of Punjab and Haryana, as dates for the Election of twenty three Members to the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, for the States of Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory of Chandigarh. The said election shall be by secret personal ballot paper and by single transferable vote, at the Polling Stations which will be set up in all Districts, Tehsil/ Sub Divisional Headquarters where there are at least seventy-five duly enrolled voters. The Voters enrolled at other places less than 75 shall vote at the nearest polling Station.
The detailed programme of Election is as under;-
| (i) | Dates for filing of Nomination papers at Law Bhawan Sector 37-A, Chandigarh | Tuesday 10th February, 2026 & Wednesday 11th February, 2026 from 10.00 AM to 4.00 PM |
| (ii) | Scrutiny of nomination papers by the Returning Officer | Thursday 12th February, 2026 @ 12.00 Noon |
| (iii) | Dates of withdrawal of candidatures | Friday 13th February, 2026 and Saturday 14th February 2026 from 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM (except lunch break) |
| (iv) | Date of Polling Punjab and Haryana High Court and District Court Chandigarh | Tuesday 17th March, 2026 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM. |
| (v) | Date of Polling in the States of Punjab and Haryana all District, Sub Division and Tehsil Head Quarters | Wednesday 18th March, 2026 10.00 AM. to 5.00 PM. |
| (vi) | Counting of Votes at Chandigarh | Friday 20th March, 2026 onwards in the Hon'ble Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh |
| (vi) | (i) Total number of seats. (ii) Number of seats for which election is to be held. (iii) To be co-opted (iv) Minimums number of seats that have to be filled from amongst the advocates who have been on the State Roll for at least 10 years. (v) Minimum number of seats that have to filled from amongst the Women candidates. | 25 23 02 13 05 |
In view of the proviso to Section 3 (2)(b) of the Advocates Act,1961 and rule 4 (A) of the Bar Council of India Rules and 49 (ac) and (ae) of the said Act, the number of seats to be filled from amongst the candidates who have been on the Roll of the State Bar Council for less than ten years shall be twelve.
There shall, however, be no limit to the number of elected candidates who have been on the Roll of the State Bar Council for at least ten years who could be declared elected. In computing the said period of ten years in relation to any such person , there shall be included any period during which he/she has been an advocate enrolled under the Advocates Act, 1961 and / or on the Roll of any other State Bar Council, prior to transfer to the Roll of this Bar Council u/s 18 of the Advocates Act, 1961.
Every candidate for election as a Member of the Bar Council shall be proposed by one voter and seconded by another voter. The nomination paper shall be delivered to the Returning Officer either personally or through an agent duly authorized by the applicant in writing or be sent by registered post so as to reach to the Returning Officer between 10.00 AM. to 4.00 PM. on 10th February, 2026 and 11th February 2026. Such nomination paper shall further contain the acceptance by the candidate to serve on the Bar Council, if elected.
Each nomination shall specify the date of enrolment as an advocate of the candidate and the period for which his/her name has been on the Roll of State Bar Council under the Advocates Act, 1961 with full particulars thereof and serial number in the final Electoral Roll.
Nomination paper shall be available w.e.f. 01.02.2026, for sale for a sum of Rs.5000/- (Rupees five thousand only) maximum 4 (four) nomination papers will be issued per candidate.
Every nomination paper shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of Rs. 1,25,000/- (Rupees one lakh Twenty five thousand only) by way of Bank Draft in favour of "Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana" payable at Chandigarh or online.
Provided as per order dated 05.01.2026, passed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, in the matter of Pankaj Sinha Vs Bar Council of India & ors. in Writ Petition (s) (Civil) No. (s) 1261 /2025 , if any advocate belonging to the especially abled category, to contest the election of the Bar Council shall be required to pay symbolic nomination fee of Rs. 15,000/- by way of Bank Draft in favour of "Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana" payable at Chandigarh or online, instead of Rs. 1,25,000/-
Note ; As per order dated 16.1.2026 of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, there is no separate Ballot paper for the women advocates contesting the Election of Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh-2026. A common ballot paper will be there for all.
The nomination paper shall be in the following form.
152 CHD. ADMN GAZ. JAN. 31, 2026 (MAGHA. 11, 1947 SAKA)BAR COUNCIL OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA CHANDIGARH.
Form 'A' (Under Rule 8)
Specimen of Nomination paper for election 2026 to the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh
To
The Returning Officer,
Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana,
Law Bhawan, Sector 37-A, Chandigarh. Pin; 160036
We, nominate Sh./Ms. ______________________________________________________________ Advocate on the Roll of the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana enrolled on______________________ practising at_____________________ as a candidate for election to the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana to be held on 17th March, 2026 & 18th March 2026.
1. Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Address;_________________________________________________________________________ Sr. No. in the Electoral Roll_______________Enrolment No. P/PH_________/_______
Mobile No. __________________Email____________________
Dated___________________ Signature (Proposer)
Undertaking/Declaration:
1. That I am a regular practitioner and not a convict and has not been punished by any Disciplinary Committee (of Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana or Bar Council of India till the period before 9 months of the election). I have a valid certificate & degrees duly recognized by concerned Board/ University. That my enrollment, if procured based on an invalid certificate or degree shall not be treated to be valid for being a Member of Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, irrespective of inclusion of my name on the State-roll.
2. That no criminal case of serious nature (prescribing punishment for 7 years or more) pending against me prior to 9 months of the election.
3. That I am not doing any work of Handwriting Expert or appearing as a witness in support of any litigant.
4. That I confirm that I am qualified to be an Advocate of the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana and also to be a voter in the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana Elections to be held on 17th & 18th March, 2026.
5. That I also confirm that I suffer from no disqualification for being a member of Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana and also being a voter for Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana Elections to be held on 17th & 18th March, 2026, as provided for in Chapter-I of Bar Council of India Rules (for Qualification / Disqualification and produce for election and code of conduct for elections of S.B.C/ B.C.I.) 2023 issued vide Bar Council of India Notification No. F. No. BCI:D:3429/2023 dated 23.06.2023.
6. That any concealment shall attract appropriate disciplinary and criminal action, besides the cancellation of candidature of advocate being proposer by the hereunder and removal of my name from the rolls of Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh.
Signature Dated___________________ (Proposer) ___________________________AND____________________________ CHD. ADMN GAZ. JAN. 31, 2026 (MAGHA. 11, 1947 SAKA) 153 2. Name_________________________________________________________________________ Address;______________________________________________________________________ Sr. No. in the Electoral Roll_______________Enrolment No. P/PH_________/_______
Mobile No. __________________Email____________________
Signature Dated___________________ (Seconder) Undertaking/Declaration:
1. That I am a regular practitioner and not a convict and has not been punished by any Disciplinary Committee (of Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana or Bar Council of India till the period before 9 months of the election). I have a valid certificate & degrees duly recognized by concerned Board/ University. That my enrollment, if procured based on an invalid certificate or degree shall not be treated to be valid for being a Member of Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, irrespective of inclusion of my name on the State-roll.
2. That no criminal case of serious nature (prescribing punishment for 7 years or more) pending against me prior to 9 months of the election.
3. That I am not doing any work of Handwriting Expert or appearing as a witness in support of any litigant.
4. That I confirm that I am qualified to be an Advocate of the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana and also to be a voter in the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana Elections to be held on 17th & 18th March, 2026.
5. That I also confirm that I suffer from no disqualification for being a member of Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana and also being a voter for Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana Elections to be held on 17th & 18th March, 2026, as provided for in Chapter-I of Bar Council of India Rules (for Qualification / Disqualification and produce for election and code of conduct for elections of S.B.C/ B.C.I.) 2023 issued vide Bar Council of India Notification No. F. No. BCI:D:3429/2023 dated 23.06.2023.
6. That any concealment shall attract appropriate disciplinary and criminal action, besides the cancellation of candidature of advocate being seconder by the hereunder and removal of my name from the rolls of Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh.
Dated Signature (Seconder) I am willing to serve the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh, if elected.
Name and address of the Candidate_________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Mobile No._______________________ Email __________________
Sr. No. in the Electoral Roll______________ Enrolled on __________________________
Enrolment No. P/PH/___________/_______
Dated Signature of the Candidate Undertaking/Declaration:
154 CHD. ADMN GAZ. JAN. 31, 2026 (MAGHA. 11, 1947 SAKA)1. That I am a regular practitioner and not a convict and has not been punished by any Disciplinary Committee (of Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana or Bar Council of India till the period before 9 months of the election). I have a valid certificate & degrees duly recognized by concerned Board/ University. That my enrollment, if procured based on an invalid certificate or degree shall not be treated to be valid for being a Member of Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, irrespective of inclusion of my name on the State-roll.
2. That no criminal case of serious nature (prescribing punishment for 7 years or more) pending against me prior to 9 months of the election.
3. That I am not doing any work of Handwriting Expert or appearing as a witness in support of any litigant.
4. That I confirm that I am qualified to be an Advocate of the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana and also to be a voter in the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana Elections to be held on 17th & 18th March, 2026.
5. That I also confirm that I suffer from no disqualification for being a member of Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana and also being a voter for Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana Elections to be held on 17th & 18th March, 2026, as provided for in Chapter-I of Bar Council of India Rules (for Qualification / Disqualification and produce for election and code of conduct for elections of S.B.C/ B.C.I.) 2023 issued vide Bar Council of India Notification No. F. No. BCI:D:3429/2023 dated 23.06.2023.
6. That any concealment shall attract appropriate disciplinary and criminal action, besides the cancellation of my candidature by the Returning Office and also removal of my name from the rolls of Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh.
Dated Signature of the Candidate Any person having an individual grievance shall be at liberty to apply before the High-Powered Election Committee (Phase-III) for redressal of such grievance(s).
Any person aggrieved by the decision of the High-Powered Election Committee (Phase-III) shall be at liberty to approach the High-Powered Supervisory Committee. The decision taken by the Supervisory Committee shall be final and no Civil Court or High Court shall entertain any petition against such decision.
(Sd.) . . .,
Justice Jaishree Thakur (Retd.) Judge, Punjab and Haryana High Court
Returning Officer Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana Chandigarh
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Approved
Mr. Justice Ranjit Singh (Retd.) Judge, Punjab and Haryana High Court Chairperson High Powered Election Committee-Phase III-C CHD. ADMN GAZ. JAN. 31, 2026 (MAGHA. 11, 1947 SAKA) 155
CHANGE OF NAME
I, Rabindra S/o Chamak Singh R/o 1932, Sector 45, Burail Chandigarh, have changed the name of minor son from Rishabh to Rishab Sahoo.
[221-1]
I, Rabindra S/o Chamak Singh R/o 1932, Sector 45, Burail Chandigarh, have changed the name of minor son from Ayansh Kumar to Mannraj Ssahu.
[222-1]
I, Avinder Kumar S/o Sh Hem Raj R/o House No. 2494, Ground Floor, Sector 28-C, Chandigarh, have changed my minor son's name from Baby to Shivay.
[223-1]
I, Richa Sharma D./o Sh. Anil Kumar Sharma R/o H. No. 42 Ground Floor, Sector 51-A, Chandigarh, have changed my minor daughter's name from Aanya Yadav to Aanya Sharma.
[224-1]
I, Varsha Devi W/o Late Sh. Gagandeep R/o H. 1402, Sector 52-D, Chandigarh, have changed the name of my son from Nitin Morya to Nitin.
[225-1]
I, Rakesh Kumar S/o Sh. Inderjeet Yadav R/o House of 1512, NIC Manimajra Chandigarh, have changed my minor son name from Sameer to Krishna Yadav.
[226-1]
I, Mahesh Kumar S/o Kumer Singh H. No. 659B, RBI Colony, Sector 30-A, Chandigarh, have changed my minor son name from Chaitanya to Chaitanya Tanwar.
[227-1]
I, Yogesh Singla S/o Krishan Kumar Singla R/o House No. 1306, FF, Sector 37-B, Chandigarh, have changed my minor daughter's name from Saanvi to Saanvi Singla.
[228-1]
I, Mahesh Kumar S/o Ram Ji Lal Dhamija R/o Flat No. 2220, PEPSU Society, Sector 50-C, Chandigarh, have changed my name from Mahesh Kumar to Mahesh Kumar Dhamija.
[229-1]
I, Abhishek S/o Sh. Samdish Kumar R/o H. No. 957, HBC Dhanas, UT. Chnadigarh, have changed my name from Abhishek to Abhishek Rana. All Concerned note please.
[230-1]
I, Murugveil D/o Rama Shawami R/o 2, Bapu Dham Colony, Phase-3, Sector-26, Chandigarh, do have change my name from Murugavel to Murugveil.
[231-1]
I, Sonu Kumar S/o Shiv Kumar R/o # 2057A, R.H.C.S. Maloya, Chandigarh, have changed my name to Sonu Verma.
[232-1]
I, Major Chohan S/o Joginder Singh Chohan R/o # 1447/15, Sector 29-B, Chandigarh, have changed my name to Major Singh Chohan.
[233-1] 156 CHD. ADMN GAZ. JAN. 31, 2026 (MAGHA. 11, 1947 SAKA) I, Bhola S/o Sh. Sarfu Deen R/o House No. 3444, Maloya Colony, Chandigarh, have chnaged my name from Bhola to kamru Deen.
[234-1]
I, Surinder Singh S/o Soban Singh R/o House No. 4489, Maloya Chandigarh, have changed my name from Surinder Singh to Surinder Singh Bhandari,.
[235-1]
I, Kamalawati W/o Sudama Ram, R/o House No. 501/2, Small Flats, Maloya Colony Chandigarh, have changed my name from Kamalawati to Kamla Devi,.
[236-1]
I, Naresh W/o Davinder Kumar, H. No. 44, Dairy Complex, Maloya Chandigarh, have changed my name from Naresh to Naresh Rathore.
[237-1]
I, Ajay Kumar S/o Kishan Chand R/o 264, Small Flats, Mauli Jagran Part-2, Chandigarh-160102, have changed my minor son's name from Avinash to Abhi Kumar.
[238-1]
I, Bambam Mandal S/o Sh. Satyanarayan Mandal R/o House No. 1036, small Flats, Dhanas, Chandigarh, have changed my name from Bambam Mandal to Shyam Kumar.
[239-1]
I, Kalpna W/o Sh. Gautam # 1626, Mauli Jagran Complex UT Chandigarh, Declare that I have changed my name kalpna to Kalpana.
[240-1]
I, Sat Narain S/o Ram Singh R/o # 258, Sector 44-A, Chandigarh, have changed my name to Sat Narain Singh. All concerned please note.
[241-1]
I, Kindar W/o Sanjay Kumar R/o House No. 1328, Phase-1, Ramdarbar Chandigarh, have changed my name from Kindar to Kinder Devi.
[242-1]
I, Sanjay S/o Ram Chander R/o House No. 1328, Phase-1, Ramdarbar Chandigarh, have changed my name from Sanjay to Sanjay Kumar.
[243-1]
I, Jashandeep Singh Kang S/o Shri Baljeet Singh R/o H. No. 1009, Sector 18-C, Chandigarh, have changed my name from Jashandeep Singh Kang to Jashandeep Singh.
[244-1]
I, Mohd Sakib S/o Shakeel Ahmad R/o House No. 1119, Govindpura Sector 13 Manimajra, Chandigarh, have changed my name from Mohd Sakib to Mohd Shaqib.
[245-1]
I, Wasi S/o Mustafa R/o House No. 382/8, Shastri Nagar, Sector 13, Manimajra Chandigarh, have changed my name from Wasi to Mohd. Wasi.
[246-1] CHD. ADMN GAZ. JAN. 31, 2026 (MAGHA. 11, 1947 SAKA) 157 I, Rabindra S/o Chamak Sah R/o 1932, Sector 45, Burail Chandigarh, have changed the name of minor daughter from Shivaniya to Shivanya.
[247-1]
I, Rehana D/o Khur Sheeda R/o H. No. 1005/C, Small Flats Dhanas, Chandigarh, have changed my name to Rizwana.
[248-1]
I, Genda Devi W/o Dhuruv Raj Yadav R/o House No. 1648-B, Small Flats Dhanas Chandigarh, have changed my name from Genda Devi to Sita Devi.
[249-1]
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