Punjab Announces Safety Rules for Basant 2027
A 3.5-foot boundary wall on rooftops is mandatory by December 31 for hosting kite-flying during the March 12-14 festival.
Punjab Home Secretary announces safe Basant on March 12-14, 2027, with a mandatory 3.5-foot rooftop boundary wall by December 31 and roof safety inspections.
The Punjab government has decided to implement safety measures to ensure a secure Basant festival, including a mandatory 3.5-foot boundary wall on rooftops by December 31. Home Secretary Punjab Dr Ahmed Javed Qazi chaired a meeting to review arrangements and announced that a safe Basant will be celebrated from March 12 to 14, 2027.
Safety Measures
Kite flying will not be allowed on unsafe or structurally unsound roofs.
Property owners must build the 3.5-foot boundary wall by December 31, 2026, as a strict condition for hosting Basant activities. Residents must also complete repairs to designated roofs, ladders and balconies before the deadline.
The Lahore Deputy Commissioner has been told to carry out safety inspections of old buildings and residential rooftops.
Kite flying remains strictly prohibited on all days except the official festival from March 12 to 14. Violators face heavy penalties, including fines of up to Rs2 million and a five-year prison sentence.
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