The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on Wednesday launched a crackdown against illegal land subdivisions/residential schemes in the provincial capital and demolished structures. According to a spokesman for the authority, teams conducted operation against Hidayat Homes, Central Square and Daman City, resulting in partial demolition of structures.
LDA teams demolished sewage system, structures, and roads during the operation. Under the directives of Director-General Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Taher Farooq, teams initiated action against illegal housing schemes without any discrimination.
Moreover, the district authorities conducted raids and arrest 24 profiteers in various locations of the provincial capital. The checking operations across 1,945 sites revealed violations at 132 locations, a total of 44 cases have been registered with penalties exceeding Rs 200,000. Deputy Commissioner Rafia Haider disclosed that all assistant commissioners were actively conducting surprise visits to field areas to enforce compliance. DC Rafia Haider emphasized the gravity of the situation, underlining the need for measures to ensure fair pricing practices. The stabilizing essential commodity prices would remain a top priority, the DC reiterated the administration’s commitment to continuous monitoring of markets and bazaars to ensure compliance.
