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Punjab and Haryana High Court Allows Beant Singh Family to Retain Government House
Nyaya Prep • Published • Updated • 3 min read
The Punjab and Haryana High Court allowed former Chief Minister Beant Singh’s family to continue occupying a government house in Chandigarh on security grounds.
The family may retain the accommodation under the existing security arrangement, subject to lawful administrative action and further proceedings.
Background
The accommodation was allotted after his assassination in 1995. The Chandigarh administration cited an intelligence assessment of continuing threats and said the premises remained suitable for the family’s protection.
Legal issue and reasoning
The Bench distinguished the situation from the general rule against former public functionaries retaining official accommodation. It rejected an intervention challenging continued occupation, while the Union’s consideration of a formal allotment request remained pending.
Outcome and next step
The family may retain the accommodation under the existing security arrangement, subject to lawful administrative action and further proceedings.
- Government Accommodation and Security
- HC
- 9 October 2026