The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) lodged 550 FIRs during the past month against individuals and housing societies over multiple offences during its ongoing anti-smog drive.
In a monthly performance report issued by the LWMC’s media department on Thursday, it was revealed that LWMC's Enforcement Wing took stringent action against individuals and societies who were found contributing in smog through different offences.
The report highlighted that for burning waste, over 1,200 fines exceeding a total of Rs2.2 million were imposed.
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CEO Babar Sahib Din stated that actions are being taken under the Local Government Act and Section 188 for smog prevention.
Over 1,453 warning notices have also been issued for minor violations, he added. Babar Sahib Din emphasized that LWMC Enforcement teams are active round the clock, urging citizens to cooperate by refraining from burning waste.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 1st, 2023.
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