LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has extended the stay order on the Lahore Master Plan 2050 until March 28.
According to sources, the decision was made by Justice Shahid Karim on Thursday after hearing the pleas filed by Mian Abdur Rehman and others.
However, the lawyer representing the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) could not appear before the court due to illness.
Earlier, the LHC had ordered the LDA to stop the plan until Jan 25 as the appellant argued that the plan violated rules and ignored public concerns about potential environmental degradation.
It is worth noting that the Master Plan 2050 aims to provide a blueprint for the city’s development over the next three decades, but it has faced opposition from various quarters who argue that it is flawed and does not take into account the concerns of citizens.
The LHC has asked the LDA to respond to the allegations and show how the plan is in line with environmental laws and regulations, adjourning the hearing till March 28.
