KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) warned against encroachment and illegal parking in green belts and open spaces in city. Court while taking up hearing of case against illegal parking at Sohrab Goth said that there will be no tolerance against encroachment on any green belt, footpath and service road in city.

Justice Nadeem Akhtar inquired who has permitted bus stands in city adding that when terminal has been built outside city then why vehicles have been entering city?

Petitioner’s lawyer said cabins and kiosks were removed on court order but re-established immediately. He also said that despite acceptance by Secretary Transport that this parking is illegal, vehicles keep on entering city. Deputy Commissioner East said that operation against encroachments at Sohrab Goth will continue and DIG Traffic was also contacted for smooth flow of traffic.

Court after hearing arguments ordered to ensure elimination of encroachment and said that detailed order will be issued in this regard today.

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 20 2022

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