Who runs what
| Chandigarh | Mohali (SAS Nagar) | Panchkula | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State | Union Territory (capital of both Punjab and Haryana) | Punjab | Haryana |
| Planning and property | Estate Office, Chandigarh Housing Board | GMADA | HSVP |
| Electricity | CPDL | PSPCL | UHBVN |
| Police | Chandigarh Police | Punjab Police | Haryana Police |
| Vehicle registration | Chandigarh RLA | Punjab transport department | Haryana transport department |
Zirakpur, Kharar and New Chandigarh are in Punjab; Pinjore and Kalka are in Haryana.
What it means in daily life
- Moving between them means new utility connections, a new address on your documents and, after a while, re-registering your vehicle.
- Property prices and taxes differ: each has its own stamp duty and rules.
- School admissions follow different boards and rules in each place.
- Liquor and fuel prices differ because taxes differ.
Where to go next
- Living in Chandigarh: sectors
- For Panchkula, see panchkula4u.com.
