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LAHORE, Jun 21 (APP): Lahore Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza has expressed serious dissatisfaction over poor sanitation and inadequate sewerage arrangements in various parts of Tehsil City during an extensive field visit on Saturday.
Accompanied by Chief Officer Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL) Shahid Abbas Kathia, Assistant Commissioner City Saadia, and other senior officials, the Deputy Commissioner visited various areas including Bedian Road, Babu Mehar Town, and surrounding neighborhoods. The visit was aimed at assessing the on-ground situation regarding cleanliness and the performance of civic agencies responsible for sanitation and drainage.
During the visit, Assistant Commissioner City Saadia gave a detailed briefing to the Deputy Commissioner on the ongoing efforts and challenges related to sanitation and administrative affairs in Tehsil City.
The DC took serious note of the unsatisfactory state of cleanliness and sewerage in the area and issued strict instructions to Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) and Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA). He directed LWMC to ensure consistent and comprehensive cleaning operations across the district and instructed WASA to urgently improve the condition of sewerage and drainage systems, especially in low-lying and densely populated areas.
He further stressed that sewerage and drainage problems must be resolved immediately to provide relief to residents. The DC warned that strict legal action would be taken against individuals or organizations found involved in setting garbage on fire, which contributes to environmental pollution and public health hazards.
DC Syed Musa Raza directed the removal of makeshift huts and the relocation of livestock from residential areas, highlighting that such encroachments not only obstruct urban development but also create public hygiene concerns.
He said that the ongoing anti-encroachment and sanitation drives would continue with full force, and that all departments must work in close coordination to achieve visible and sustainable improvements in municipal services.