Can Gandhinagar government intercept my WhatsApp messages under Gujarat law?

Interception of WhatsApp messages by Gandhinagar authorities requires authorization under the Gujarat Rent Control Act 1999 and the central telegraph rules, with judicial oversight. The Gujarat High Court has held that interception must be necessary and proportionate, failing which it violates Article 21. Unauthorized interception in Gandhinagar can be challenged before the Gujarat High Court through a writ petition. The Gujarat Rent Control Act 1999 prescribes procedural safeguards including review by a competent authority in Gujarat. The Gujarat High Court has directed Gandhinagar 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 Gujarat Rent Control Act 1999 provides for periodic review of ongoing interception orders in Gandhinagar.