Key Takeaways
- The Lahore Development Authority has sealed 43 non-compliant commercial properties.
- Sealing operations targeted private schools, grocery stores, and other commercial establishments.
- Actions were supervised by Chief Town Planner-I Asad-uz-Zaman.
The Lahore Development Authority has intensified its efforts to curb unauthorised construction and non-compliant commercial activities, sealing 43 non-conforming properties in the city.
According to the LDA, the properties included a variety of commercial establishments such as private schools, grocery stores, beauty salons, cafes, restaurants, food outlets, clinics, pharmacies, shops, showrooms, and auto workshops.
The sealing operations were carried out under the supervision of Chief Town Planner-I Asad-uz-Zaman and targeted areas such as GT Road, Allama Iqbal Town, and Gulberg.
Specifically, 10 properties were sealed in Allama Iqbal Town, 15 in Gulberg, and 18 on GT Road. The LDA Town Planning Wing also sealed 43 commercial properties in these areas.
The LDA has been using strict digital monitoring and aggressive revenue-recovery targets to curb unauthorised construction and ensure compliance with urban planning regulations.
Meanwhile, the LDA Director General Tahir Farooq chaired a revenue generation meeting, where he reviewed revenue targets for town planning and auctions.
Farooq directed the Director of Auction to speed up activities according to the auction calendar and instructed the Director of Finance to regularly share updates on revenue progress.
The LDA is continuing its decisive action against illegal housing schemes, illegal commercial buildings, and properties with outstanding fee dues.
