Chandigarh: The Punjab government has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court over the reported denial of permission for Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s proposed visit to France. According to a report by Dainik Bhaskar, the state government challenged the decision of the Ministry of External Affairs.
The dispute centres on the status of the Chief Minister’s travel application on the Ministry of External Affairs’ online portal, where it reportedly appeared as “rejected.” The Punjab government has alleged that the application was denied despite the completion of the required formalities.
The state government has challenged the decision in court, seeking consideration of the matter concerning Mann’s proposed overseas visit. The issue has brought the respective roles of the state government and the Centre in approving official foreign travel into focus.
According to the report, the Centre has been asked to respond to the matter. Further details about the court proceedings, the grounds for the reported rejection and the government’s response were not included in the available information.
The proposed France visit remains subject to the outcome of the approval process and any further developments in court. The Punjab government’s challenge means the matter will now be examined through legal proceedings.
No final judicial decision or revised travel approval has been reported in the information provided. The next developments will depend on the court’s consideration of the state government’s arguments and the response submitted by the Centre.
