Commissioner Lahore Division Jawad Rafiq Malik has reviewed the arrangements of Thokar Niaz Baig general bus stand on Tuesday. The Commissioner informed the meeting that the Punjab Chief Minister will inaugurate the Thokar Naiz Baig general bus stand after it is completely operational.
He directed the DCO Lahore to shift small vans and coasters by providing route permit to them, so that problems faced by the small transporters could be solved and best facilities be provided to the commuters. He directed the LDA Chief Engineer to construct an underpass or ramp for the smooth flow of traffic in the new bus stand. He also directed the Lessco officers to make advance arrangements of generators in case of electricity failure. He further directed the Administrator Larri Adda to ensure provision of portable water and other facilities for the commuters in the new bus stands.
He ordered the WASA authority to improve the sewerage system of the new bus stand within two days. The meeting was attended by the DCO Lahore, CTO Lahore, EDO (W&S), AC (City), Larri Adda Administrator, Secretary DRTA, Deputy Manager Lessco and officers of other departments concerned. Meanwhile, in a separate meeting the Commissioner Lahore ordered removal of dangerous hoardings, electric wires, cables and hurdles for making the Mall Road more beautiful. He directed the DCO Lahore to hold a meeting with the Mall building owners and traders and their suggestions should be sought for improving the looks of road.
He also directed the TMO DGBT to identify such a model building that could be presented as a model before the building owners. Earlier TMO DGBT gave a briefing to the Commissioner regarding Mall road on which the Commissioner directed the TMO to make arrangements for keeping the front and courtyard of all the buildings of road neat and clean.