Karachi: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has banned the sale and purchase activity in illegal projects across the province; further announcing its decision to demolish all illegal constructions, a new source reported.
To this effect, SBCA has stated that it took this measure in
order to protect the public interest; adding that it has commenced with an
operation to protect the masses from the possible harm of such constructions in
Sindh.
Moreover, it asked the citizens to report:
Sale and purchase in illegal projects
Promotion of projects found operating without
SBCA’s approval
Use of low-quality material on small plots
Construction of commercial buildings on
residential buildings
Illegal activities by portion mafia
Continuation of residence in illegal projects
despite several notices
Construction of additional floors without
required approvals
Demolition and construction of additional
structures in old buildings
In a related development, the authority has directed the departments concerned against providing utility services to illegal projects. Further, it has ordered property registrars against issuing lease or sale deeds without approvals of completion plans of the projects.
In its notification, the SBCA has reminded the public that it has completely banned the sale and purchase in illegally-constructed projects; declaring the construction of projects without approval or renting out such spaces to be illegal.
The authority has advised that in order to protect
themselves against fraudulent elements, the public should verify completion
plans from the SBCA before making investments in any residential schemes.
