Educational institutions: LDA imposes ban on political activities

Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has imposed a complete ban on political activities in the educational institutions being run by LDA, under Clause 3(H) of The Punjab Industrial Relations Act 2010.
According to a LDA's spokesperson on Friday that all the academic as well as the administrative staff has been directed to refrain from participating in any such activity that pertains to formation of union or any other action related to it, including becoming an office bearer, casting a vote in the referendum, holding meetings or bringing out processions.
This step has been taken to ensure uninterrupted educational activities in the educational institutions besides promoting an environment conducive for this purpose. Every staff member could, however, contact the Director Administration, Director Education or Deputy Director Education, LDA, through proper channel of the head of respective institution, for seeking remedy for any genuine problem faced by him or her.
Failing to comply with these instructions will invoke action against the official concerned under Punjab Employees Efficiency and Discipline Act 2006 and stern action will be taken against those involve in guilty of indiscipline.