Lahore: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has issued a stern warning to all property owners and developers involved in illegal constructions across the city. The directive comes from DG LDA Tahir Farooq, who expressed strong displeasure over recent complaints regarding unauthorized building activity and cutting of plots in violation of approved plans.
DG Tahir Farooq has instructed the Town Planning Wing to accelerate action against violators and strictly implement building bylaws. He also warned that field officers failing to act on complaints of illegal construction would face consequences. The DG said he personally plans to visit areas flagged for illegal development to ensure compliance.
The announcement followed a high-level meeting reviewing the performance of the LDA Revenue Generation and Town Planning Wing. During the session, DG Farooq also directed officials to ensure timely processing of applications on the EBiz portal and to regularly monitor its performance.
Additionally, the DG emphasized accelerating the recovery campaign in the last quarter of the financial year, ensuring collection of penalties from violators and from newly designated commercial roads. The Director of Auction briefed the DG on the schedule of upcoming auctions as part of revenue generation efforts.
The LDA’s renewed focus on enforcement underscores its commitment to regulating urban development, safeguarding city planning standards, and curbing illegal construction in Lahore.
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