LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on Saturday sealed 81 properties across the city during a crackdown against illegal commercial buildings and non-payment of commercial fees.
According to LDA, following directives from LDA DG Tahir Farooq, the LDA Town Planning Wing teams conducted operations in LDA-controlled areas such as Gulberg, Canal Road, Gulshan Ravi, Shadbagh, Shah Jamal, Poonch Road, and Allama Iqbal Town, sealing properties. The operation was overseen by Chief Town Planner Asad-uz-Zaman.
During the operations, LDA teams sealed 30 properties in Gulberg for illegal commercial use. Additionally, 40 properties on Canal Road, Gulshan Ravi, Shadbagh, Shah Jamal, Poonch Road, and 11 properties in Allama Iqbal Town were sealed for illegal commercial use and non-payment of commercial fees. The sealed properties included private schools, grocery stores, beauty salons, cafes, restaurants, food points, clinics, pharmacies, shops, showrooms, auto workshops, offices, and other establishments.
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