The Punjab and Haryana High Court has called upon the Chandigarh administration to respond to concerns regarding the veterinary infrastructure in the city. This request follows a plea from the Megafauna Welfare Foundation, which argues that Chandigarh has not established a statutory veterinary council or the necessary infrastructure as required by the Indian Veterinary Council Act of 1984. The NGO claims that the lack of such a council has resulted in inadequate regulation of veterinary practitioners, leading to a shortage of qualified professionals. Furthermore, Chandigarh does not have any recognized veterinary colleges, compelling aspiring veterinarians to pursue their education outside the city. The plea emphasizes that the current veterinary infrastructure is grossly inadequate compared to the livestock population, with existing veterinary hospitals and sub-centres being overburdened. The absence of mobile veterinary units, despite government initiatives promoting such services, further exacerbates the issue. The court has scheduled the next hearing for May 19, directing the UT administration's advocate to clarify whether Chandigarh has an independent veterinary council or shares one with another territory.