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.

Speaking on the occasion, CEO Sheryar Arif Khan said e-challan warnings for littering have been introduced from today. He said 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.

He said the objective of the anti-littering squad is to make Lahore a waste-free city. He said awareness activities are also being carried out to educate citizens about safe disposal of waste and relevant cleanliness laws.

Under the cleanliness arrangements, people found throwing waste will initially be given warnings and educated about cleanliness laws instead of facing immediate action. However, strict legal action will be taken against repeated violations.

Heavy fines will be imposed on people found throwing or burning waste on roads.

According to Suthra Punjab Lahore, the anti-littering squad has been tasked to take action under the Punjab Local Government Act 2025 and the Suthra Punjab Authority Act 2026. Under the provisions, a fine ranging from one thousand to ten thousand rupees will be imposed for littering at public places. Failure to maintain cleanliness outside a house, shop or factory could attract a fine from one thousand to fifty thousand rupees.

Similarly, a fine of one thousand to two thousand rupees will be imposed for use of prohibited plastic bags at shops and shopping malls. Burning of waste could result in a fine ranging from one hundred thousand to five hundred thousand rupees and imprisonment for up to two years. Moreover, burning of tyres by a factory or an individual could attract a fine of up to five hundred thousand rupees and imprisonment for up to seven years.

To ensure transparency, all fines will be deposited only through banking or digital channels and officials have been completely barred from accepting cash payments.