LDA seals 53 properties in crackdown on illegal commercial buildings

Lahore Development Authority has launched operations against illegal commercial buildings in LDA-controlled areas.

Under the instructions of Tahir Farooq, the civic agency's Town Planning Wing conducted operations in various areas, sealing 53 properties in total. The operations were carried out in New Garden Town, Faisal Town, Gulshan Ravi, Samanabad, and Allama Iqbal Town.

In New Garden Town and Faisal Town, 18 properties were sealed due to illegal commercial use and non-payment of commercial fees. In Gulshan Ravi and Samanabad, 15 properties were sealed for illegal commercial use. During a recovery operation in Allama Iqbal Town, 20 properties were sealed.

The sealed properties include a wide variety of establishments, such as private schools, food points, pharmacies, clinics, showrooms, grocery stores, workshops, shops, offices, and others.

The operation was carried out under the supervision of Chief Town Planner Asad Uz Zaman, ensuring proper coordination and effective enforcement.

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DG LDA stated that operations against illegal commercial buildings and defaulters of commercial fees are ongoing without discrimination, highlighting the administration’s commitment to enforcing regulations uniformly across all areas.

DG LDA and the Town Planning Wing have pledged to continue these operations across all regions under LDA jurisdiction. Property owners and commercial operators are being urged to comply with legal requirements to avoid enforcement action. The administration has emphasized that all enforcement actions are carried out impartially, targeting both large and small violators alike.

Through these efforts, authorities are sending a clear message that illegal commercial operations will not be tolerated, and adherence to rules and regulations is mandatory for all property owners. The ongoing operations are part of a broader initiative to regularize commercial activities and address non-compliance in Lahore’s urban areas.

The LDA confirmed that monitoring and follow-up measures will continue to ensure compliance and prevent any recurrence of illegal commercial activity in the city.