Lahore: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has taken a significant step towards modernisation by launching an online system for the submission and approval of residential building plans, as reported on August 16.
As per details, this new initiative is part of LDA’s ongoing efforts to enhance citizen services and streamline urban development processes. The LDA Citizen Facilitation Centre, also known as the One Window Cell, is now accepting residential building plans through its online portal. In its initial phase, the LDA E-Khidmat Centre has already received 12 plans from private housing schemes, and the respective challans have been issued digitally. The entire processing of these plans, from submission to approval, will be conducted online. During a review at the E-Khidmat Centre, LDA Director General Tahir Farooq praised the online process and emphasised the authority’s commitment to reducing the time required for the approval of residential building plans. He also highlighted the LDA’s intention to phase out the traditional physical submission and approval system in favor of this more efficient digital approach.
Chief Town Planners Azhar Ali and Asad Uz Zaman briefed the LDA DG on the progress and potential benefits of the new system. The LDA’s shift to an online platform marks a significant advancement in making urban planning more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly for Lahore’s residents. This digital transformation is expected to not only expedite the approval process but also contribute to greater transparency and convenience for citizens, reinforcing LDA’s mission to provide top-notch services to the public.
