Lahore: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has announced new standard operating procedures (SOPs) for building control in an effort to align the city with the master plan, as reported on September 8.
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The notification to this effect has already been issued. Under the new developments, the Town Planning Director will no longer be responsible for operations against unauthorised constructions in the city. Instead, the Assistant Director and Deputy Director will be tasked with curbing and taking action against illegal constructions in the city.
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The building control SOPs have defined the scope of the responsibilities of the Town Planning Assistant Director. This official will be responsible for conducting daily visits to the city’s road arteries and compiling lists of legal and illegal properties.