KARACHI, May 19: Chief Controller of the Karachi Building Control Authority (KBCA) Manzoor Qadir has expressed his dissatisfaction over the effectiveness of the demolition squad, and said that its members must improve their efficiency.

He was presiding over a meeting of the officers and other employees of the departments concerned to review the performance of the demolition squad.

Mr Qadir said that the Authority could resolve the problem of illegal constructions if the demolition staff discharged their duties with honesty.

He held out the assurance that the demolition squad would be equipped with the required heavy machinery and vehicles soon. However, he warned that dishonesty on the part of the KBCA staff would not be tolerated.

He said that a strict check against illegal construction and demolition of such structures already raised was his top priority, and asked the participants of the meeting to pay special attention to it.

He said he would take stock of the situation on a monthly basis with regard to the action taken by the demolition squad.—PPI