‘Illegal’ Construction: City govt, WCLA replies sought
Asif Ali Mirza, a resident of Kashmiri Gate, filed the petition.
LAHORE:
The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought replies from the Punjab government, the city government and the Walled City of Lahore Authority on a petition challenging the construction of multi-storey buildings inside the Walled City.
Asif Ali Mirza, a resident of Kashmiri Gate, filed the petition, saying the construction of high-rise buildings violated several laws. He said the unregulated construction and commercial activities in the Walled City were illegal. Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh heard the initial arguments and directed the authorities to submit their reply by March 20.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 13th, 2014.
The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought replies from the Punjab government, the city government and the Walled City of Lahore Authority on a petition challenging the construction of multi-storey buildings inside the Walled City.
Asif Ali Mirza, a resident of Kashmiri Gate, filed the petition, saying the construction of high-rise buildings violated several laws. He said the unregulated construction and commercial activities in the Walled City were illegal. Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh heard the initial arguments and directed the authorities to submit their reply by March 20.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 13th, 2014.