IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 111 CWP-PIL-135-2025 (O&M) DATE OF DECISION : 29th May, 2025 Kuldeep Kumar …. Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others …. Respondents CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL * * * Present : Mr.Vaibhav Vats, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr.Salil Sabhlok, Senior Deputy Advocate General, Punjab. * * * SHEEL NAGU, CJ. (Oral) The petitioner, who claims himself to be owner of one of the flats in Sunny Enclave, Zirakpur, submits that despite occupation of the flats since 2020, no tap water supply is being provided by the Municipal Authorities though the flats fall within the territorial jurisdiction of the Municipal Council, Zirakpur, which is presently headed by the Administrator i.e. Deputy Commissioner, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar – respondent No.2. It would be appropriate that the Municipal Authorities decide the issue first, before this Court embarks upon the process of adjudication qua the same. Therefore, the representations made by the petitioner (Annexure P-2 to P-5 and P-8) are directed to be decided by the Gianender Kumar 2025.05.30 13:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-pil-135-2025 -2- Administrator of the Municipal Council, Zirakpur by passing a speaking order and communicating the same to the petitioner within a period of three weeks from today. The Administrator is well-advised that in case the grievance of the petitioner is found to be genuine, the remedial steps be also taken. Disposed of. ( SHEEL NAGU ) CHIEF JUSTICE 29th May, 2025 ‘gian’ ( SUMEET GOEL ) JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes No Whether Reportable: Yes No Gianender Kumar 2025.05.30 13:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document