The Lusaka City Council (LCC) says it will continue demolishing illegal structures in the city.
Council Assistant Public Relations Manager Habeenzu Mulunda says this is because of the rampant proliferation of such structures in Lusaka.
Mr. Mulunda told ZANIS in an interview in Lusaka today that it is unfortunate that some people have continued to perpetuate the act knowing fully well that it is against the law.
The Council Assistant Public Relations Manager said Lusaka City had continued looking untidy most because of some of the illegal structures.
Mr. Mulunda said the Council would ensure that only legal structures remain to avoid situations where people put up buildings on top of water service pipe lines and electricity cables.
Meanwhile, Mr. Mulunda has called on members of the general public to report any suspected illegal structures in the city.
He said once the Council receives reports of any illegal structure the local authority would not hesitate to swing into action to demolish.
He said members of the general public have not been helpful in reporting such matters and appealed to them to be proactive.
Mr. Mulunda said this is important because it is not possible for the council alone to monitor the activities of people around the city.
He appealed to all Lusaka residents to consult the council and follow the right channel of obtaining land to avoid inconveniences.
Mr. Mulunda warned that said the council would not compensate owners of illegal structure once they are demolished.
[ZANIS]
Prevention is better and cheaper. Please stop these things before they even go up. Also arrest builders and owners of illegal structure so that we can have sanity. If the penalties are not prohibitive enough, these people will continue building these structures even if you demolish them. Lets stop this lawlessness for the sake of sanity.
This whole thing is caused by LCCofficals who are corrupt from toe to head. Its unfortunate that Mr. Lulunda is taking pride in demolishing what he terms illigal structures. The council should normalise some structures of cause not those built on top water and sewer pipes or directly under powerlines. What is the council doing about those structures in Kamwala right next to railwaylines. Does any one think of the future in terms of having another rail track? Rains are just around the corner what is LCC doing about drainage. Roads in most residentail areas need attention what is LCC doing. LCC has a huge mountain to climb. Leopards Hill cemetry is filled up and officially closed but corrupt officials still find space at a fee. When is council finding alternative our final resting place.
Charge those that break the law. Its the only way to send the message.