Lahore: Deputy Commissioner Captain (Retd.) Muhammad Ali Ijaz has directed officials to accelerate transparent compensation payments to landowners affected by the acquisition of land for the proposed Medical City in Mouza Toor Warraich, during a field visit to Tehsil Nishtar.
The deputy commissioner was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue Karim Dad Chughtai, Metropolitan Corporation Lahore Chief Officer Kaleem Yousaf, Assistant Commissioner Nishtar Muhammad Saleem Asi and officials from relevant departments.
During the visit, the deputy commissioner inspected sanitation arrangements and municipal services in Dolu and Khaliq Nagar. Assistant Commissioner Nishtar briefed him on cleanliness operations and the delivery of local services. The DC directed field staff to remain active and maintain satisfactory sanitation standards.
He later visited Mouza Toor Warraich, where land acquisition matters relating to the proposed Medical City were reviewed. ADC Revenue Karim Dad Chughtai briefed the deputy commissioner on acquired land, legal clearances and the process of compensation payments to affected property owners.
The deputy commissioner instructed officials to protect landowners’ rights, ensure transparency and complete outstanding compensation payments without unnecessary delays. He also warned that negligence in administrative matters would not be tolerated.
The update concerns land acquisition and compensation procedures. It does not confirm that Medical City building construction has commenced or that all affected landowners have received payment.
