The Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966

Section 36. Principal seat and other places of sitting of the common High Court

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

36. Principal seat and other places of sitting of the common High Court .—(1) The principal seat of the common High Court shall, unless otherwise determined by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of that High Court and the Governors of Punjab and Haryana, be at the same place as the principal seat of the High Court of Punjab immediately before the appointed day. (2) The President may, after consultation with the Chief Justice of the common High Court and the Governors of the States of Punjab and Haryana, by notified order, provide for the establishment of a permanent bench or benches of that High Court at one or more places within the territories to which the jurisdiction of the High Court extends, other than the principal seat of the High Court, and for any matters connected therewith. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), the Judges and division courts of the common High Court may also sit at such other place or places in the States of Punjab and Haryana as the Chief Justice may, with the approval of the Governors of the States of Punjab and Haryana, appoint. (3) After Part IV, the following Part shall be inserted:— PART V 36. Sirkiband.". (3) After Part IV, the following Part shall be inserted:— PART V.— Chandigarh 1. Ad Dharmi 2. Bangali 3. Barar, Burar or Berar 4. Batwal 5. Bauria or Bawaria 6. Bazigar 7. Balmiki, Chura or Bhangi 8. Bhanjra 9. Chamar, jatia Chamar, Rehgar, Raigar, Ramdasi or Ravidasi 10. Chanal 11. Dagi 12. Darain 13. Dhanak 14. Dhogri, Dhangri or Siggi 15. Dumna, Mahasha or Doom 16. Gagra 17. Gandhila or Gandil Gondola 18. Kabirpanthi or Julaha 19. Khatik 20. Kori or Koli 21. Marija or Marecha 22. Mazhabi

Source: India Code