Sindh govt launches survey to identify illegal high-rises in kachi abadis

Karachi: The Sindh government has launched a survey to identify illegal vertical constructions in the city’s kachi abadi (slum) areas, a news source reported. Minister for Human Settlement Ghulam Murtaza Baloch expressed his views on the matter during a meeting with officials of the Sindh Kachi Abadi Authority on Wednesday.

According to officials, these building had been constructed in violation of the building bylaws determined for the high-rise structures in the city.

Once the surveys have been completed, the Ministry of Human Settlement, the Karachi Development Authority, the Sindh Building Control Authority and the police will launch a joint operation against these buildings.

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Further, the minister emphasised on the need to regularise unauthorised buildings in the city and instructed the relevant regional directors to make all possible efforts for achieving the recovery targets.

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He also discussed issues of the staff with them and issued directions where necessary to help resolve their concerns.