PHA for increasing public park fees for gatherings, photography

Lahore: The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) has proposed a 30% increase in the fee charged for organising private functions and other events in public parks, a news source reported. A document detailing this change has been prepared for the PHA board of director’s review and potential approval during the body’s next scheduled meeting.

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If the proposal is sanctioned, holding a marriage ceremony or any other event in an A-category park could cost PKR 34,000 (including tax); while the same could amount to PKR 24,720 and PKR 9,000 in category B and C parks, respectively.

The proposal further proposes the following – raised – fees schedule:

• PKR 30,250 for commercial photography
• PKR 25,210 for talk shows
• PKR 60,500 for non-commercial photography
• PKR 36,300 for bridal shows

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An official from the PHA has said that these fee increases comprise a departmental necessity, due to the increasing maintenance costs of public parks.