India, April 19 -- LUCKNOW A team of the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) on Friday morning ordered closure of three shops operating in violation of norms at the Gautam Buddha Park 1, a part of the agency's Kanpur Road residential scheme near Ashiana, and launched a probe into the issue. But one shop was found operational in the evening despite orders by authorities.

Hindustan Times, in its edition dated April 18, had reported that commercial shops continued to operate despite the expiry of a private lease and shutdown of sports activities at the park.

Taking note of the issue, LDA vice-chairperson Prathamesh Kumar issued strict instructions to investigate how the shops continued operations for nearly 18 days without official authori...