Punjab and Haryana High Court Sets 5-Month Deadline for Nayagaon Sewer Network Completion
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a strict five-month deadline for the completion of the sewer network in Nayagaon, warning that failure to comply will result in contempt proceedings against the Chief Executive Officer of the Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board. The directive stems from a petition highlighting the lack of functional sewer connections for residents despite the installation of an 18.5 MLD sewage treatment plant and most of the main trunk line. The court observed that while infrastructure was partially in place, essential branch lines connecting households remained unfinished, rendering the system useless for end users. Rejecting arguments regarding administrative delays between the Municipal Council and the State Board, the Bench emphasized that the State remains accountable for municipal functions and citizens should not be burdened by bureaucratic inefficiencies. The court ordered the full operationalization of the network, including branch lines, within the stipulated period. Affected residents retain the right to approach the court again if the directions are not implemented, underscoring the judiciary's commitment to ensuring timely civic infrastructure delivery and accountability in public service governance.
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Punjab and Haryana High Court Sets 5-Month Deadline for Nayagaon Sewer Network Completion
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a strict five-month deadline for the completion of the sewer network in Nayagaon, warning that failure to comply will result in contempt proceedings against the Chief Executive Officer of the Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board. The directive stems from a petition highlighting the lack of functional sewer connections for residents despite the installation of an 18.5 MLD sewage treatment plant and most of the main trunk line. The court observed that while infrastructure was partially in place, essential branch lines connecting households remained unfinished, rendering the system useless for end users. Rejecting arguments regarding administrative delays between the Municipal Council and the State Board, the Bench emphasized that the State remains accountable for municipal functions and citizens should not be burdened by bureaucratic inefficiencies. The court ordered the full operationalization of the network, including branch lines, within the stipulated period. Affected residents retain the right to approach the court again if the directions are not implemented, underscoring the judiciary's commitment to ensuring timely civic infrastructure delivery and accountability in public service governance.
The Indian Express