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LAHORE, Aug 05 (APP):In a move to tackle overpricing in vegetable markets, the district administration, following directives from the Chief Minister of Punjab, conducted price reviews at 230 locations, while twelve sellers were arrested for overcharging.
Lahore Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rafia Haider told media on Monday that fines were imposed on 16 individuals for failing to display price lists clearly and on 14 others for overpricing. The auction of vegetables at the Badami Bagh market was monitored closely.
Meanwhile, amid ongoing monsoon rains, the district administration’s anti-dengue efforts remain in full force. In the last 24 hours, dengue larvae were discovered at four locations, prompting four notices. Year-to-date, 44,605 notices have been issued and 2,105 cases registered, with 23,368 hotspots addressed.
The DC highlighted the activation of dengue field teams due to persistent rainfall and urged residents to help by preventing water accumulation on their properties.
Moreover, the Lahore district administration has intensified actions against the land mafia. Under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner Anam Fatima, one kanal of land valued over Rs 16.5 million rupees was recovered in Harbanspura. Five under-construction buildings were demolished, three owners were charged, and searches are underway for two more.
The DC affirmed that illegal land occupation will not be tolerated and assured continued, stringent actions against encroachments.