Punjab Assembly body summons Gymkhana Club management over land lease controversy
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly Special Committee No 6 has summoned the entire Committee of Management of the Gymkhana Club – including senior members like Kamran Lashari and Salman Siddique – to appear personally on Oct 21 to answer questions regarding land use, lease compliance, building approvals, and public grants. According to notices issued by Assembly Secretary General Chaudhry Amer Habib, the…
The Punjab Assembly Special Committee No 6 has summoned the Gymkhana Club management, including senior members, to appear before the committee on October 21 to address various issues related to land lease, building approvals, and public grants. The committee is intensifying its investigation into controversies surrounding the club's occupation of government land, specifically focusing on the 50-year lease term, building approvals, and adherence to prior approval conditions.
The Lahore Gymkhana Club, which holds approximately 1,090 kanals (112 acres) on the Mall, has been instructed to provide authenticated documents and records to support its claims. The inquiry aims to scrutinize the club's lease agreement, revenue records, and expenditure, as well as to assess the club's compliance with public interests and regulatory guidelines.
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