The roots of the eviction order trace back to the PIL filed by the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), which highlighted issues ranging from animal welfare to the unhygienic conditions created by these dairies. Over the decades, municipal authorities in Amritsar have made multiple attempts to enforce the court’s rulings, but without success. This latest action, which includes the issuance of eviction notices, marks a new and decisive phase, with the court monitoring the process closely to ensure its completion.

This ongoing legal saga has been a central point of contention in local dairy economics. The dairy owners, many of whom have been operating in the city for generations, have repeatedly challenged the court’s orders. Their resistance has often been tied to the costs and logistical complexities of relocating. However, the court’s latest directive provides a clear pathway forward, including the availability of a new, designated dairy complex at Chheharta to facilitate the transition.

The municipal corporation of Amritsar has now been empowered to dismantle any illegal structures belonging to the dairies. This decisive action is a clear signal that the era of urban dairy farming within the city’s limits is drawing to a close. For the local agribusiness sector, this means a fundamental shift in operations, moving from a scattered, urban model to a more consolidated and regulated approach in a purpose-built facility designed to better manage waste and uphold sanitation standards.