The Chandigarh (Delegation of Powers) Act, 1987

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The Chandigarh (Delegation of Powers) Act, 1987, manages how legal authority is distributed within the Union territory of Chandigarh. It primarily applies to the Administrator—typically the Governor of Punjab—and appointed officials. This law is vital because the Administrator’s heavy workload previously caused significant delays in handling appeals and complex judicial cases. By allowing the Central Government or Administrator to delegate specific duties to other officers, the Act ensures faster, more efficient governance. It also protects the public by legally validating past actions taken by subordinates, preventing lawsuits based on technicalities regarding who originally signed off on important administrative orders.

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1. Short title and extent.
2. Definition.
3. Delegation of powers, etc., vested in Administrator.
4. Validation.

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