Chandigarh, March 28

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has slammed the Centre’s recent decision about the rules governing the Chandigarh administration employees.

According to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement, Chandigarh administration’s employees, who are currently working under the Punjab service rules, will now come under the central civil services rules.

Central Govt has been stepwise imposing officers and personnel from other states and services in Chandigarh administration. This goes against the letter and spirit of Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966. Punjab will fight strongly for its rightful claim over Chandigarhhellip;

— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) March 28, 2022

Reacting to this, Mann put out a tweet saying, “Central Govt has been stepwise imposing officers and personnel from other states and services in Chandigarh administration. This goes against the letter and spirit of Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966. Punjab will fight strongly for its rightful claim over Chandigarhhellip;”

Bhagwant Mann slams Centre’s move on rules governing UT staff; says Punjab will fight for its claim over Chandigarh
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