LDA gives go-ahead for 48 business ventures
The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has given a go-ahead for starting 48 new business ventures for giving a boost to commercial activities and generating new employment opportunities in the provincial capital.
A meeting of the Planning and Design Committee, chaired by LDA Director General Ahmed Aziz Tarar, allowed change of land use for starting these businesses in different areas of Lahore division on Saturday.
The meeting allowed setting up of 28 petrol pumps, five LPG storage sites, three oil storage sites, six schools, two medical institutions, two hospitals and a powerhouse within the limits of Lahore division.
The authority has started approving – in line with the provisions of recently approved Land Use Regulations – applications seeking permission for commercial use of land which had been pending for the past one and a half year.
Meanwhile, taking note of complaints received through social media from residents of LDA Avenue-I, LDA Vice Chairman SM Imran visited the scheme on Saturday to review the state of basic amenities being provided there.
LDA governing body member Engineer Amir Riaz Qureshi accompanied the vice chairman, while LDA Additional Director General Rana Tika Khan and Director Fahad Anis briefed them about various steps being taken for improving amenities.
The LDA vice chairman directed officers concerned for improving sanitation in the scheme besides ensuring the supply of electricity and water to the residents as well as the builders of new houses according to their requirements. He asked for tree plantation in the parks of LDA Avenue-I and improving conditions of green belts in the area.
Speaking to the media, Imran said the present government was solving long-standing issues of the LDA Avenue-I. Plots have been allotted to 727 allottees of the scheme through balloting held thrice. Necessary steps were also being taken to give possession of plots to another 613 allottees, he added.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 11th, 2020.