The Indian central government has officially extended the provisions of five state legislations—three from Punjab and two from Haryana—to Chandigarh, the Union Territory that lacks its own legislative assembly. This decision, made through notifications under Section 87 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, is part of a broader initiative to modernize legal frameworks, enhance transparency, and improve the ease of living and doing business in Chandigarh. Key legislations include the Indian Stamp Acts of 2001 and 2003, which provide a clearer framework for property valuation and stamp duty collection, thereby reducing evasion in property transactions. The Punjab Abadi Deh Act, 2021 aims to clarify ownership rights in previously unrecorded habitation areas, while the Punjab Prevention of Human Smuggling Act establishes regulations for travel agents to protect citizens from fraudulent practices. Additionally, the Haryana Fire and Emergency Services Act, 2022 introduces a risk-based fire safety regime, and the Assam Tenancy Act, 2021 modernizes rental agreements and dispute resolution processes, replacing the outdated East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949. These reforms collectively aim to strengthen governance and citizen protection in Chandigarh.