Lahore (Umar Hayat CH) Suthra Punjab Lahore has launched an e-challan system against littering in the city as part of efforts to maintain cleanliness and make Lahore waste-free. An awareness event was held at Liberty Chowk in this regard, which was attended by Deputy Commissioner Lahore Capt (retd) Ali Ejaz and Suthra Punjab Lahore Chief Executive Officer Sheryar Arif Khan. CEO Sheryar Arif Khan said e-challan warnings for people found littering in the city had been introduced from Sept 1, 2026. He said teams of the Suthra Punjab Lahore anti-littering squad had been deployed to patrol roads, markets and commercial areas across the city. Under the cleanliness arrangements, people found throwing waste would initially be given warnings and educated about cleanliness laws instead of facing immediate action. However, strict legal action would be taken against those repeatedly violating the laws. Heavy fines would be imposed on people found throwing or burning waste on roads. The Suthra Punjab Lahore anti-littering squad has been tasked with taking action under the Punjab Local Government Act 2025 and the Suthra Punjab Authority Act 2026. Under the provisions, a fine inflict from Rs1,000 to Rs10,000 would be imposed for littering at public places. Failure to maintain cleanliness outside a house, shop or factory could inflict a fine from Rs1,000 to Rs50,000. A fine of Rs1,000 to Rs2,000 would be imposed for prohibited plastic bags at shops and shopping malls. Burning waste could result in a fine charge from Rs100,000 to Rs500,000 and imprisonment for up to two years. Moreover, burning tyres by a factory or an individual could attract a fine of up to Rs500,000 and imprisonment for up to 7 years. To ensure transparency, all fines would be deposited only through banking or digital channels. Officials have been completely barred from accepting cash payments. CEO Sheryar Arif Khan said the objective of the anti-littering squad was to make Lahore waste-free. He added that awareness activities were also being carried out to educate citizens about the safe disposal of waste and relevant cleanliness laws.
