Lahore: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on Thursday launched an operation against the illegal housing societies located in the Sheikhupura district; as part of the authority’s recent drive against unapproved constructions in the city, a news source reported.
Under the supervision of Director Bushra Naseer, the
officials of the Estate Management Directorate of private housing schemes
carried out the raids. Illegal structures demolished under this initiative also
included certain roads in the area, as well as office buildings, sewerage
systems, greenbelts, and boundary walls of various housing projects situated
near the district.
LDA has stated it has intensified its action against illegal housing societies to protect the interest of the general public and investors. In this regard, the authority recently also collaborated with the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) for the prevention of deceptive marketing campaigns by private property developers.
According to a letter issued by the LDA, there are 88
housing schemes in Lahore, along with those in adjoin districts of Nankana
Sahib, Kasur, and Sheikhupura, luring the general public and investors through
TV advertisements and print media. These projects are doing so without meeting
the legal requirements set out by the development authority.
