The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Zirakpur municipal council (MC) to provide the names of officers who failed to act against illegal hoardings in the area. This decision follows a public interest litigation (PIL) that highlighted the presence of illegal billboards and unipoles along national highways in Zirakpur. The court clarified that the responsibility to ensure police support for the removal of these structures lies with the municipal council. During a previous hearing on April 18, the court had ordered the MC's executive officer to ensure the removal of all unlawful advertising devices and to submit a compliance report by May 8. However, the executive officer indicated partial compliance, citing traffic congestion and the presence of hoardings on private property as obstacles. The court's latest order requires the MC to file an affidavit detailing the names of officers accountable for preventing illegal installations and any actions taken against them, aiming to prevent future violations. The PIL also referenced a past incident where two unipoles fell during a dust storm, damaging vehicles, underscoring the urgency for remedial action.