The Lahore High Court (LHC) has allowed markets to remain open till 12:00 midnight to facilitate Christians preparing to celebrate Christmas, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Conducting the hearing regarding smog case on Friday, the court directed the environment department to review pending NOCs for Central Business District (CBD) minor projects.
The court also directed environment department to review NOCs for CBD water treatment plant and infrastructure.
Justice Shahid Karim heard the case related to smog remediation.
Deputy Attorney General Asad Ali Bajwa appeared on behalf of the federal government.
Environmental Commission member Syed Kamal Haider, Henna Hafeezullah Ishaq and others appeared in the court.
Rice Industries Unit has been sealed without notice, counsel petitioner told the court. Justice Shahid Karim remarked that the court has not yet ordered the sealing of rice units. The court directed the Environment Commission to review the matter.
Advocate CBD informed the court that water treatment plant and infrastructure work has been stopped. “I did not stop,” Justice Shahid Karim remarked.
They are imagining that maybe this court has stopped, lawyer CBD said.
Member Environment Commission told the court that PDMA was told to hold a meeting, they did not make any contact.
Such work will not work, if you show your performance, it will work, Justice Shahid Karim remarked.
It seems that PDMA has turned the tide on all that has been done, said the member of the Environment Commission.
Everyone was upset about the science app, but PDMA didn't do anything about it, says member Environment Commission.
Yes, this is a report on Science App, Director PDMA told the court.
It may not be possible for PDMA to do it for some time, it will have to take up this responsibility by next year, the court remarked.
As bad as this work has become, it will not be finished in a couple of days, Director PDMA took plea.
We started this work, other institutions are also taking their responsibility now, Justice Shahid Karim remarked.
During hearing Member Environmental Commission submitted a report on the implementation of court orders
You have to complete the work with industry units, Justice Shahid Karim's dialogue with Member Environment Commission
The Environment Department had deteriorated, now it has improved, Justice Shahid Karim remarked.
Member Commission informed the court that plants have been planted on the roofs of five colleges, other measures have also been taken.
The member Environment Commission also informed the court about the U-turn
Colleges are installing solar panels, which will improve the environment and reduce electricity bills, said member Environment Commission.
The court adjourned further hearing of the case till next week.