Ludhiana, July 4 -- The licence of Lake Street Commercial Colony, located in Mullanpur Dakha, has been cancelled by additional deputy commissioner (urban development) Rupinder Pal Singh. The move is aimed at enforcing urban development norms, officials said. The cancellation process was carried out under the provisions of the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation Act (PAPRA), 1995, citing violations of licensing conditions.

According to the ADC's orders, the coloniser failed to deposit the fifth installment of external development charges (EDC) within the jurisdiction of the Mullanpur Dakha Municipal Council. The payment, which was due on October 31, 2024, remained unpaid despite several reminders and formal communications from the de...