MCL’s crackdown on illegal constructions

LAHORE: The Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL) has ramped up its efforts against illegal constructions, following directives from Deputy Commissioner and Administrator Syed Musa Raza.

The latest operation targeted illegal structures on Raiwind Road, resulting in the demolition of 56 shops near Adda Plot.

Over the past four days, in collaboration with the Lahore Development Authority (LDA), the Metropolitan Corporation has focused on enforcing building regulations.

The Planning Wing, led by Chief Officer Ali Abbas Bukhari, has played a key role in addressing violations related to building lines.

This crackdown has successfully reclaimed government land intended for parking. Administrator Syed Musa Raza emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards encroachments and illegal construction activities, reaffirming that actions against the land mafia and construction mafias will be relentless.

To address public concerns, the Planning Wing has been instructed to process building plans promptly.

All Municipal Corporation departments are also mandated to operate with integrity and efficiency.

DC reviews arrangements

The district administration has completed preparations for Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and Urs of Data Ganj Bakhsh.

Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza conducted a review of the preparations at the newly-established control room in the DC office here on Saturday.

Musa Raza said that the Chehlum and Urs ceremonies would continue from August 24 to August 26. The control room will remain operational for monitoring the procession route and Urs activities. The events will be monitored through 230 CCTV cameras.

For security of visitors, 45 lady search cabins and 150 walk-through gates have been installed. Additionally, the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) will ensure cleanliness in three shifts while the Water And Sanitation Agency (WASA) will also perform duties in three shifts. The health department has been instructed to stay alert for any emergencies. Rescue 1122 ambulances will be present in the field, and the Lahore Electric Supply Company will ensure an uninterrupted power supply.