Islamabad: Suthra Punjab Lahore has launched an e-challan system against littering in the provincial capital as part of efforts to maintain cleanliness and make the city waste-free. An awareness event in this regard was held at Liberty Chowk, Lahore today, which was attended by Deputy Commissioner Lahore Captain, Retired, Ali Ejaz and Chief Executive Officer Suthra Punjab Lahore, Sheryar Arif Khan.
According to Radio Pakistan, CEO Sheryar Arif Khan stated that e-challan warnings for littering have been introduced from today. He explained that teams of the Suthra Punjab Lahore anti-littering squad have been deployed to patrol roads, markets, and commercial areas across the city to ensure cleanliness. The aim of this initiative is to transform Lahore into a waste-free city. Additionally, awareness activities are being conducted to educate citizens about safe waste disposal and relevant cleanliness laws.
Under the cleanliness arrangements, individuals caught littering will initially receive warnings and education about cleanliness laws instead of immediate punitive action. However, repeated violations will lead to strict legal consequences. Heavy fines will be levied on individuals found throwing or burning waste on roads.
The Suthra Punjab Lahore anti-littering squad has been instructed to enforce the Punjab Local Government Act 2025 and the Suthra Punjab Authority Act 2026. These provisions include fines ranging from one thousand to ten thousand rupees for littering in public spaces. Negligence in maintaining cleanliness outside residences, shops, or factories could incur fines between one thousand and fifty thousand rupees. Furthermore, using prohibited plastic bags at commercial establishments will result in fines of one thousand to two thousand rupees. Burning waste can lead to fines ranging from one hundred thousand to five hundred thousand rupees and imprisonment of up to two years. Tyre burning by factories or individuals could result in a fine of up to five hundred thousand rupees and imprisonment for up to seven years.
To ensure transparency, all fines will be collected exclusively through banking or digital channels, and officials are strictly prohibited from accepting cash payments.
Source: Radio Pakistan