Chandigarh, Jan. 28 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court has sought personal affidavit of the principal secretary, finance, Punjab, over failure to submit details of government spending on advertisements and social welfare schemes; and also detail the reasons for the same.

It was on September 23, 2024, that a high court bench had sought details of expenses on advertisements in print and audio-video media, including break-up about the states and languages. Further details of expenditure on social welfare schemes such as free electricity, Atta Dal scheme etc. were also to be supplied. These details were to be supplied for the period between December 2021 and September 2024.

The details were sought during hearing of a petition from the Ind...