(a) whether the Government propose to transfer Chandigarh to Punjab as per the Rajiv-Longowal Accord signed in 1985;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government propose to transfer Chandigarh to Punjab as per the Rajiv-Longowal Accord signed in 1985;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)
(a),(b)&(c): At present there is no proposal before the Govt. to change the constitutional position of Chandigarh. Government of India would like the States concerned to sort out their differences over the matter amicably and would be willing to help in the matter.