By Amjad Yousaf Zai
Wah Cantt;:The Wah Cantonment Board(WCB) enforcement team launched a crackdown on the utilization of residential buildings for commercial activities.
According to the sources, WCB officials took action in acquiescence with the order of the Supreme Court action had been taken against illegitimate shops and other commercial properties in residential areas. “Such buildings would be sealed in the first phase while their lease would be canceled in the second phase”, the official sources said.
According to official sources, as many as 423 residential premises are identified that are illegally utilized for commercial purposes evading taxes and loss to national kitty. The sources said that 203 premises were identified in Lalarukh only while 220 other premises were identified in Gulistan Colony, 9-F market, Officer Colony, Liaq Ali Chowk, 15-G market, and Anwar Chowk. The sources said these premises leased for residential purposes were being used as private enterprises such as beauty parlors, hair salons, shops, clinics, display centers, medical labs, cafes, mobile shops, sanitary shops, and academies.
and other commercial activities. Cantonment executive officer Ms Maria Jabeen Khan has informed the media that residential properties are being illegally used for commercial purposes including schools, colleges, academies, and shops. Markets, hospitals, and beauty parlors are established while the trade unions are encouraging people to break the law instead of fulfilling their responsibilities. Responding to a question, she said that the board has already issued notices to all properties falling under categories of non-confirming users to end business activities from residential buildings.
