Huge Fines On Late Night Cafes In Lahore By LHC

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has mandated that authorities take stringent measures against restaurants that violate anti-smog protocols. The court has instructed the imposition of a Rs. 50,000 fine on restaurants failing to adhere to the government’s anti-smog regulations, as stated during the proceedings of petitions related to environmental issues.

Justice Shahid Karim of the LHC also decreed the closure of all cafes in Lahore’s Johar Town that do not shut down by 10 pm. Previously, Justice Karim had ordered the cessation of all commercial activities in the provincial capital by 10 pm.

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In the course of the hearing, the Lahore Development Authority’s (LDA) attorney informed the court that the construction and renovation of underpasses in Lahore would be finished by December 25. Responding to this, Justice Karim emphasized the need for completion before the specified date, expressing concern that the ongoing construction of underpasses is causing traffic congestion in the city.

Furthermore, the judge inquired about the duration required by the LDA to complete the underpasses if construction were allowed to proceed during daylight hours.