Can Chandigarh government intercept my WhatsApp messages under Chandigarh law?

Interception of WhatsApp messages by Chandigarh authorities requires authorization under the Chandigarh Rent Control Act 1973 and the central telegraph rules, with judicial oversight. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that interception must be necessary and proportionate, failing which it violates Article 21. Unauthorized interception in Chandigarh can be challenged before the Punjab and Haryana High Court through a writ petition. The Chandigarh Rent Control Act 1973 prescribes procedural safeguards including review by a competent authority in Chandigarh. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Chandigarh police to obtain proper authorization before seeking data from intermediaries. Victims of illegal interception can seek damages and direction for destruction of unlawfully obtained records. The Chandigarh Rent Control Act 1973 provides for periodic review of ongoing interception orders in Chandigarh.