Unique Home Division Between Punjab and Haryana Causes Family Distress

Home Split Across State Borders

A house straddling the border of two states has been divided, resulting in one half located in Punjab and the other in Haryana. This unusual situation has created significant challenges for the family residing there. Reports indicate that the Haryana Power Corporation mandated this division, instructing the construction of a wall to separate the two sections of the home.

The property belongs to Jagvanti Devi, who expanded her home into Haryana. Approximately three months ago, she applied for an electricity connection, but the power company raised concerns about the house being split between two states. They stated that the connection would only be granted once a brick wall was erected along the Punjab boundary to segregate that portion of the house.

Jagvanti Devi's residence is located in the city of Dabwali, at the far end of Haryana. The house is literally divided, with one half in Haryana and the other in Punjab. When Haryana was formed in 1966, the border with Punjab was established, leading to many homes along the boundary being split. Jagvanti Devi's daughter-in-law, Rita, shared that Jagvanti was married to Raunak Ram and had constructed the part of the house that lies in Punjab.

According to Rita, they have been using electricity and water connections from Punjab. Recently, they built an extension in the Haryana section of the house and began paying property taxes to the Dabwali municipal council. The Public Health Department issued a water connection, but the Southern Haryana Power Distribution Corporation objected to the electricity connection. Surendra Monga, their son, mentioned that they have faced security issues twice and had to remove the wall to address the power company's objections.

When approached for comments, Yugaank Jain, an official from the power corporation, stated that he was not fully aware of the situation. He mentioned that he would seek a report from JE Ravindra Pal regarding the matter on Thursday. He assured that he would investigate the facts, emphasizing that it is unlikely for the power company to force anyone to remove a wall within their home.