Residents of the Sushma Valencia housing complex in Zirakpur, Punjab, India, are facing a crisis as nearly 300 out of 700 residential units have been vacated due to severe power outages and neglect from developers. Since mid-March, the developers have ceased maintenance, leading to skyrocketing electricity costs, which have surged to ₹45 per unit from nearly ₹7 per unit. The complex relies on diesel generators, with daily operational costs ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh, expected to rise further due to unpaid rental dues. Residents have been forced to collect an emergency fund to maintain essential services, as the complex lacks direct municipal water connections and has seen a drastic reduction in security personnel. A delegation of residents met with Punjab's chief minister's office, seeking intervention. The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has stated that permanent electricity connections cannot be granted until developers comply with regulatory requirements, which remain unfulfilled. The situation has prompted discussions about the potential for the project to be classified as 'abandoned' if no resolution is reached within three months.