Overview
Lahore High Court has taken a step forward for the alarming smog situation. The court has considered the factors that cause high smog levels and announced the bold decision. Justice Shahid Karim led the hearing and imposed new fines on home car wash which led to the high smog level.
During the hearing, the court expressed its dissatisfaction with the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) regarding the delay in proactive measures. Furthermore, he questioned the late timing of the development project and said the measurement should have commenced six months earlier.
Moreover, authorities should consider the concerns of smog earlier to start proactive measures of control. It’s necessary for health issues to rise during the smog period.
New Fines
Justice Shahid Karim imposed a Rs 3000 fine on the car wash at home and a Rs 5000 fine for improper parking. The collected fines will be earmarked to the fund of the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA). Because the agency is working to align punitive measures with environmental action.
لاہور ہائیکورٹ نے لاہور میں غلط جگہ گاڑیاں پارک کرنے والوں کو 5000 روپے جرمانہ کرنے کا حکم دے دیا . #lahore #PunjabPolicePakistan #wrongparking #awareness pic.twitter.com/IEWMKE5i6s
— Lahore Traffic Police (@ctplahore) October 5, 2023
Lahore High Court took different strict steps to align the traffic system in a proper way. The step taken in regard to smog control is to ensure the safety of citizens. It’s necessary to count these measures for health assurance. Meanwhile, the question of delay of these proactive measures would not come next time.
Conclusion
Punjab traffic system improved very well. The authorities have been taking strict actions against rule violations and got good results. Smog is a big issue in the coming season. The step for improvement has been taken lately but the strict fine would help the authorities to provide a clean environment.
