Background: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Chandigarh administration to implement a directive to control traffic congestion in the city. Parties: The petition was filed by a group of residents, who argued that the administration had failed to take steps to control traffic congestion in the city. The respondents included the administration and the traffic police. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the administration had failed to take steps to control traffic congestion in the city. The court examined the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and the rules framed under it. Court observations: The court observed that the administration had failed to take steps to control traffic congestion in the city and that it was the duty of the administration to ensure that the city's roads were safe and congestion-free. The court noted that traffic congestion was a major problem in the city and that it was affecting the quality of life of residents. Significance: The order is significant as it highlights the importance of controlling traffic congestion in cities. The case emphasizes the need for the administration to take concrete steps to control traffic congestion and to ensure that the city's roads are safe and congestion-free. The court's decision is also a reminder of the importance of urban planning and the need for the administration to take a holistic approach to address the problem of traffic congestion.