Background: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the Chandigarh administration to take steps to prevent water pollution. Parties: The petitioners were environmental activists and the respondents were the Chandigarh administration and the pollution control board. Legal issues: The main issue was whether the administration had taken sufficient steps to prevent water pollution. Court observations: The court observed that the administration had not taken effective steps to prevent water pollution and directed them to take immediate action. The court also directed the administration to file a report on the steps taken. Significance: The order is significant as it highlights the need for the administration to take effective steps to prevent water pollution. The court's direction will have a bearing on the conservation of water bodies and the protection of the environment. The case highlights the importance of taking proactive measures to prevent pollution and the need for a coordinated approach to address the issue. The court's observation that the administration had not taken effective steps will provide a wake-up call to take immediate action. The case may also have implications for other cities, which may face similar challenges in preventing water pollution.