India, April 17 -- LUCKNOW Even after the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) shut down sports activities at Gautam Buddha Park 1, following the expiry of a private lease, at least three commercial shops allegedly continue to operate from the premises in violation of norms.

The park, a part of LDA's Kanpur Road residential scheme close to Ashiana, was earlier used for sports and recreational activities. But now it remains closed for sports activities. But the shops originally set up to support the previous operator financially continue to function in the evening till 10pm, despite expiry of their lease, found Team HT during its visit to the place.

LDA executive engineer Ajay Goyal confirmed that the park's lease ended recently, followin...