LUCKNOW, June 27 -- In a significant move to strengthen its enforcement wing amid an intensified drive against illegal constructions, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has decided to recruit 50 junior engineers through outsourcing. The engineers will be deployed across all seven enforcement zones to improve monitoring, inspections and action against unauthorized buildings.

LDA vice-chairman Prathamesh Kumar issued directions on Saturday to prepare a formal proposal for the recruitment at the earliest, stating that the authority requires additional technical manpower to keep pace with the city's rapid expansion and rising construction activity.

The recruitment is expected to significantly enhance LDA's ability to detect and stop il...