Lahore: In a major effort to tackle illegal constructions and encroachments, the district administration and Lahore Development Authority (LDA) conducted coordinated operations across the city on Tuesday. Under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza, the Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL) and LDA teams focused on removing illegal structures, sealing properties, and clearing encroached areas.
During the operation, MCL teams demolished two unauthorized buildings in the Data Ganj Bakhsh and Ravi Zones, areas notorious for violating building regulations. These demolitions were overseen by MCL Chief Officer Shahid Abbas Kathia, who supervised the entire operation to ensure that illegal structures were effectively dismantled.
The teams sealed 170 properties and confiscated 20 truckloads of materials used in unauthorized constructions. Significant progress was made in clearing encroachments along key roads such as Wahdat Road, Jubilee Town, and Niazi Chowk. Additionally, illegal occupations in the Yakki Gate, Delhi Gate, and Basti Saiden Shah areas were removed. As a result of these actions, the district administration registered four FIRs against offenders for major violations, while numerous warning notices were also issued to other property owners.
Meanwhile, on the directives of LDA Director General Tahir Farooq, LDA teams sealed 126 properties across various schemes and LDA-controlled areas. Among the sealed properties, 36 were located in Gulberg and New Garden, while 58 were in Gujjarpura, Samanabad, Shadman, Shah Jamal, and Gulshan Ravi. These properties were sealed for non-payment of commercial fees and illegal commercial usage.
The drive is part of the ongoing efforts by Lahore authorities to restore public spaces, regulate the construction sector, and ensure adherence to zoning laws. With these actions, authorities aim to send a strong message against encroachments and illegal constructions, which have long been a challenge for the city’s infrastructure and development.
The district administration and LDA have vowed to continue with such operations in the future to curb unlawful activities and promote sustainable urban growth.
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