A controversy of sorts has erupted before the Punjab and Haryana High Court over the issuance of a press note on carrying out relaxation in need-based changes in the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) dwelling units.
Appearing before the Bench, counsel for the petitioner-dwellers submitted that a press note was issued on July 12 and the time limit was extended till December 31, 2020, “whereby relaxation for need-based changes has been given”. Counsel for the respondent-CHB, on the other hand, submitted that “no such publication or notification has been issued by the housing board”.a