LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has sealed 65 properties during a crackdown on illegal commercial buildings and defaulters of commercial fees.
The operations were carried out by the LDA Town Planning Wing in various schemes and LDA-controlled areas, including Gulberg, Faisal Town, Gulshan Ravi, Wahdat Road, and Sabzazar.
According to LDA officials, 26 properties in Gulberg and Faisal Town and 10 properties in Gulshan Ravi were sealed for illegal commercial use and non-payment of fees. During a recovery drive, 29 properties in Wahdat Road and Sabzazar were also sealed.
The sealed properties included private schools, clinics, salons, workshops, restaurants, shops, and offices. The operation was supervised by Chief Town Planner Asad-uz-Zaman.
Meanwhile, LDA Director General Tahir Farooq inspected ongoing development works in different parts of the Gulberg Scheme on Monday. He visited Hali Road, Zahoor Elahi Road, Ghalib Road, Fashion Avenue, Mini Market, and other key locations.
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Chief Engineer Israr Saeed briefed the DG about the progress. He informed that development works on Sir Syed Road and Fashion Avenue had been completed, while work near Mini Market was still underway. He added that the pace of development would increase after the monsoon season.
The LDA DG checked the quality and finishing of the projects, saying that work in Gulberg was being carried out under the Sustainable Development Model, which aims to improve both the beauty and sustainability of Lahore.
He announced plans to expand the model citywide in phases, including the installation of decorative gates on both sides of Fashion Avenue and the creation of a dedicated walking street for visitors.
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