Lahore: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on Thursday (August 31) unveiled a mobile app in a significant move aimed at improving public services and fostering transparency, according to news sources. The announcement came during a press briefing attended by Lahore Commissioner and LDA Director General of LDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa.
The newly introduced LDA mobile app is poised to become a game-changer for residents of Lahore, offering a wide range of services and vital information at their fingertips. Lahore Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa emphasized that the mobile app would enable citizens to access all LDA services conveniently.
One of the key features of the application is its capacity to provide information about the status of various private housing societies. This functionality empowers potential investors to make informed decisions by checking the legitimacy of housing societies before making financial commitments. The app includes comprehensive lists of approved housing societies and highlights illegal ones, safeguarding residents from potential scams and fraudulent schemes.
To ensure that the application caters to the needs of the citizens effectively, a delegation of journalists accompanied Commissioner Lahore and the LDA Director-General on a visit to the One Window Cell. During this visit, feedback was actively gathered from citizens present at the location, in the presence of the media representatives.
Commissioner Randhawa shared insights into the comprehensive revamping of the One Window Cell and the measures undertaken as per the directives of the Chief Minister. He also revealed that LDA had initiated a program called ‘Dastak LDA at Doorstep,’ which offers free home services to senior citizens aged 75 and above. Additionally, a premier service is available for citizens willing to pay a fee.
Highlighting the achievements in improving service efficiency, the commissioner mentioned that the number of pending applications at the window sale had significantly decreased from 1,300 to just 200. The LDA is also vigorously pursuing actions against illegal constructions and encroachments to ensure orderly development.
Furthermore, the commissioner underscored the commitment to continuous improvement, indicating that the LDA would actively seek suggestions and opinions from the public. He affirmed that the series of briefings with journalists would persist, reinforcing the organization’s dedication to enhancing public services and maintaining transparency.
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