Punjab Government to Launch Special Planning Authority to Regulate Housing and Curb Illegal Societies
- Abeera Marium Siddiqui
- January 30, 2025
- 9:30 am
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- Current Affairs
Special Planning Authority: Punjab government is expected to launch Special Planning Authority to regulate land use and put an end to illegal housing societies across the province. The government aims to introduce strict zoning laws and improve urban planning for sustainable development. This move will help prevent unregulated expansion and ensure that new housing projects follow proper regulations.
Government’s Plan for Urban Development
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz chaired a high-level meeting to finalize land-use regulations. The government will now enforce strict measures to stop unauthorized housing projects. Officials will closely monitor land use and take action against violations.
The new authority will work with local governments to improve planning policies. This will help ensure that all residential and commercial projects follow zoning laws, making cities more organized and livable.
Key Functions of the Punjab Special Planning Authority (PSPA)
The Punjab Special Planning Authority (PSPA) will focus on urban planning, zoning, and land-use regulations. The authority will:
- Regulate zoning for residential, commercial, and agricultural land.
- Update district land-use plans every four years.
- Use digital tracking to stop illegal construction.
- Introduce a Violation Tracking Mechanism for quick action.
- Implement a District Digital Wall to detect unauthorized development.
- Fast-track approvals using digital data for efficiency.
- District-Level Oversight for Better Enforcement
Each district will have a special land-use committee led by the deputy commissioner. These committees will include representatives from:
- WAPDA
- Sui Gas
- WASA
- Other service providers
They will oversee urban planning and handle zoning disputes. This will improve coordination among different departments.
Lahore Development Plan and Cost Savings
Officials also discussed the Lahore Development Plan during the meeting. The e-tendering process has helped save significant funds. In Phase One, 414 development projects are in progress.
The Chief Minister instructed authorities to:
- Speed up housing approvals to meet demand.
- Ensure transparency in the approval process.
- Follow structured urban planning to control rapid expansion.
A Sustainable Future for Punjab
The government aims to make housing societies environmentally friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and aligned with modern urban standards. Authorities will submit daily progress reports to track improvements in Punjab’s housing sector.
This initiative will streamline housing regulations and help curb unauthorized development, ensuring sustainable urban growth for the future.
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