LAHORE (Muhammad Ashfaq) - The Lahore High Court (LHC) has sought a compliance report from the Environment Department regarding the installation of suction boards for barbecue activities at restaurants, aimed at controlling environmental pollution.
Justice Shahid Karim issued a four-page written order while hearing petitions filed by citizen Haroon Farooq and others. In the order, the court also directed the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) to inform members of the Judicial Commission before initiating any construction work in public parks.
During the proceedings, the PHA submitted a report stating that water filtration plants have been made functional at 38 mosques. The court was further informed that several industrial units have been sealed due to the absence of water treatment plants. Justice Shahid Karim ordered that these units will remain sealed until proper treatment plants are installed.
The court specifically instructed the Environment Department to submit a detailed report on the implementation of orders related to the installation of suction boards at restaurants using barbecue facilities.
In its ruling, the LHC made it clear that the PHA will not carry out any construction work in parks without prior approval. It also directed that before starting any work in any park, the PHA must inform the Judicial Commission member concerned.
Further hearing on the petitions has been adjourned till January 23.