Action ordered against illegal constructions

Commissioner Dr Irshad Ahmed ordered to launch crackdown against illegal constructions on Saturday.

While presiding over a meeting, he said nobody would be allowed to make construction without prior approval of district government.

He also directed to initiate a drive against stray dogs on emergency basis and warned for strict action against the officer concerned in case of any negligence with regard to the drive.

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Dr Ahmed asked the authorities concerned to launch anti-encroachment operation as well and remove encroachments from cemeteries.

He further said he would himself monitor anti-encroachment operation. He asked the authorities concerned to improve tax recovery system as per the directions of the PM.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 5^th, 2021.