Gujranwala: The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) has decided to collect rent from factory and nursery owners using greenbelts on the GT Road as their access route, reported a news source. This decision was taken during the PHA’s 13th Board of Directors Meeting; with the PHA chairman presiding over the session.
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The board meeting also approved the installation of electronic advertisement boards. This project is expected to help the PHA earn decently in terms of revenue.
As per reports, the PHA is struggling to manage the funds required for administering its own office work. The authority’s financial crises surfaced after the Supreme Court of Pakistan issued an order against billboard marketing. The decision to impose rent on greenbelts has been slated as an attempt to help the PHA arrange for the required funds.
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The PHA will charge PKR 5 per square feet from the factory and nursery owners using greenbelts as their access routes on the GT Road.