CCB warning: 261 educational institutions issued final notices

Notices call an end to illegal commercial activities going on in residential areas

RAWALPINDI: Chaklala Cantonment Board (CCB) has issued final notices to nearly 261 educational institutions to end illegal commercial activities in residential areas.

According to an official, CCB on the directives of Cantonment Executive Officer Malik Ishaq had issued notices to the educational institutions directing them to shift from residential areas till December 31, 2021.

He said, the notices were issued on the directives of Supreme Court of Pakistan.

He informed that the board was making efforts to end commercial activities in Cantonment residential areas. Responding to a query he said, those who would not comply with orders would be dealt with iron hands.

The administration of the schools and colleges being run illegally in residential areas were informed that they would not be allowed to start new academic year after 2021, he added.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 29^th, 2018.