Govt to audit housing schemes across Pakistan

LAHORE: In a meeting held to prepare a revised master plan for the provincial capital and the implementation of the Local Government Act 2019, Punjab Local Government and Community Development (LGCD) Department Secretary Ahmad Javed Qazi announced an audit of all housing schemes across Punjab as an initiative against illegal development and protecting rights of the citizens.

invest with imarat

Islamabad’s emerging city centre

Learn More

Briefing about the audit, Qazi said that the housing societies have been asked to submit their sale/purchase and building rules as per the law as the government has taken this action to cater to thousands of complaints against illegal housing societies and make commercialisation accessible but safe. Furthermore, strict action will be taken against violators of building plan and regulations.

Prior to this, the housing societies were notified to display the rules, maps and plan of the housing society in their offices to curb illegal construction.

Moreover, a revised version of the master plan will be presented for both, urban and rural areas to implement the Punjab Local Government Act 2019.

In different acts of enrichment, under the directives of the government, Lahore Development Authority (LDA) initiated action against encroachment and illegal construction in various localities of the provincial capital. The action included demolishing and retrieving illegally possessed land and buildings.

For news and blogs, visit Graana.com. 

Maham Tahir

Recent Posts

Jalalpur Pirwala: A Historical City In Punjab

About 90 kilometers south of Multan, Jalalpur Pirwala is a city and tehsil capital housing…

43 mins ago

Exploring Keti Bunder

Keti Bunder was formerly a bustling port city and is currently a taluka in the…

3 hours ago

Exploring Millat Chowk: A Vibrant Hub in Faisalabad

Located in a buzzing part of lively Faisalabad, Millat Chowk is more than just a…

4 hours ago

Exploring the District of Matiari

Matiari, a district in Sindh province rich in history and culture, is well-known for its…

1 day ago

Journey Along the Indus Highway: Exploring Pakistan’s Lifeline

The Indus Highway, officially called National Highway 55 (N-55), is a 1264 km two—to four-lane…

1 day ago

Exploring Kairpur Tamewali

Khairpur Tamewali is a town located in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Known initially as Tanori, named after…

1 day ago