CWP-20597-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 103 CWP-20597-2026 Date of Decision: 03.09.2026 Surjit Singh and others …Petitioner(s) Versus State of Punjab and others …Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA Present:- Mr. Angad Parmar, Advocate for the petitioners Mr. Eklavya Darshi, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab Mr. Abhilaksh Gaind, Standing Counsel, Punjab Mandi Board, assisted by Mr. Rakesh Roy, Advocate, and Ms. Priya Jarial, Advocate, for respondent no.3 TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA, J. (Oral) The petition has been filed inter alia seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to design, construct and provide effective drainage/water disposal system including culverts, cross-drainage works, pipelines, side drains etc., as may be required to ensure free and uninterrupted flow of rainwater and surface water, without causing damage to agricultural lands, standing crops and residential properties along the road connecting village Beguwala to village Golewala, District Faridkot. 2. An affidavit dated 14.08.2026 has been filed by the third respondent/Executive Engineer (Civil), Punjab Mandi Board, stating that the Board has initiated repair works of the said road. And to avoid water PAYAL 2026.09.08 10:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-20597-2026 -2- accumulation on one side of the road during rainy season, there is a proposal to construct a culvert. The relevant paragraphs of the affidavit are as under: 6. That, as per the position on the site, during the rainy season, the water accumulates on the one side of the road. 7. That, to prevent accumulation of rain water, Mandi Board had proposed to construct a culvert being 9400 RD so as to drain the rain water from one side of the road to the other so as to fall in the Saim Nallah. A copy of the said road, showing the proposed culvert, is attached herewith as ANNEXURE R-3/1. 8. That, however, due to the resistance from the residents on the other side of the road, the said culvert could not be constructed. 3. In view of the said affidavit, learned counsel for the petitioners has no objection to the petition being disposed of with a direction to the second respondent/Deputy Commissioner, Faridkot, to provide necessary assistance for carrying out the work of constructing the culvert, as and when asked by the Board. 4. Ordered accordingly. The Board is also directed to execute the work expeditiously. 5. The petition stands disposed of with these directions. (TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA) JUDGE 03.09.2026 Payal Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No PAYAL 2026.09.08 10:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment