SANJEEV KUMAR CHAUHAN AND OTHERS vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

114 CWP-PIL-135-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-PIL-135-2026 Date of decision: 20.05.2026 Sanjeev Kumar Chauhan and ors ….Petitioners. Versus State of Punjab and others ....Respondents. CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV BERRY, JUDGE Present:- Ms. Varuna Singh, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. Salil Sabhlok, Senior DAG, Punjab. Mr. D.S. Randhawa, Advocate, for respondent No. 3. ..… SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE (Oral) 1. By way of this petition, petitioners seek a writ of mandamus for directing the respondents to install permanent and sturdy fencing or covers over the sewerage drain in question to prevent untoward accident and ensure public safety and further to conduct a thorough desilting and cleaning of sewerage drain prior to monsoon season to ensure public safety and hygiene. 2. In this regard, petitioners have already made representation dated 16.04.2026 (Annexure P-3) to respondent No. 3/Municipal Council, Zirakpur, which appears to have not yet been decided. PREETI 2026.05.21 17:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 114 CWP-PIL-135-2026 -2- 3. Mr. D.S. Randhawa, Advocate, on adv