Home dept opposes plea for province-wide Basant celebration

Home dept opposes plea for province-wide Basant celebration

The Punjab Home Department has requested the Lahore High Court (LHC) to dismiss a petition seeking permission to celebrate Basant across the province, stating that a comprehensive legal framework already governs the festival. In a report submitted to the court, the department maintained that under existing laws, a deputy commissioner may grant permission for Basant celebrations on specific days, subject to prior government approval and strict co…