Engineer Ashraf Fathy Mahmoud, Head of the New Damietta City Development Authority, announced that 24 closure and sealing decisions have been implemented for shops operating without licenses in the central and industrial zones. These establishments violated organizational lines and regulations, prompting the disconnection of utilities from the offending premises.
Enforcement of Decisions with Coordination
The Head of the New Damietta City Authority explained that the decisions were executed by the Permanent Committee for the Implementation of Removal and Encroachment Decisions in coordination with the Construction Police Department and the New Damietta Electricity Engineering Authority. This action aligns with the directives of Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, to firmly confront encroachments and violations in new cities while preserving their urban aesthetics.
Violations and Legal Infractions
The closures were due to breaches of laws and regulations, with some citizens conducting activities in areas not authorized for professional or commercial purposes without obtaining the necessary approvals beforehand.
Warning to Violators
The Head of the Authority warned violators against reopening these shops without consulting the relevant departments to regularize their status. He emphasized a zero-tolerance policy toward violations and encroachments to safeguard the city’s urban image.
Commitment to Ongoing Campaigns
The Head of the Authority reaffirmed that these campaigns will continue regularly to prevent the spread of disorder and to maintain the city’s civilized and aesthetic standards.