LDA demolishes four illegal structures

Many of the structures end up creating massive roadblocks in the path of development

LAHORE: Staff of the town planning wing of the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) demolished four illegal structures in different housing schemes on Friday.



LDA officials said two illegally constructed rooms in a marble factory on Defence Road and three rooms in another marble and tiles factory opposite Lahore Avenue were demolished. Besides, shutters of a service station opposite Gaffar Chowk in Iqbal Avenue-I were also razed. Similarly, constructions on plots No 51, 52 and 53 in B Block of Mohlanwal Housing Scheme, on plot No 6-E and 615-A of Jubilee Town and 62-E/1 in Wapda Town were sealed on account of illegal commercial activity.

Illegal construction has proven to be a major headache for the city. Many of them end up creating massive roadblocks in the path of development which is continuing at a rapid pace.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 12^th, 2017.