RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has decided to set up a Special Planning Authority to control illegal housing societies across the province.
According to a government spokesperson, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz chaired a meeting where proposals for standard colors and designs for commercial and residential areas were reviewed, the meeting also discussed making housing societies environment-friendly, walkable, and aligned with modern requirements.
The chief minister requested daily progress reports on the Lahore Development Plan. During a briefing, officials shared that e-tendering had saved millions of rupees. Progress reports for 414 schemes under Phase One were also presented.
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The Special Planning Authority will handle zoning for commercial, residential, and agricultural lands. The district land use plan will be reviewed every four years.
The deputy commissioner will lead the district special committee. Representatives from service providers like WAPDA, Sui Gas, and WASA will also be part of the committee. A violation tracking mechanism will be introduced to prevent illegal land use.
A district digital wall will help identify land misuse, and applications will be processed quickly based on digital data.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz instructed authorities to promptly resolve pending housing sector applications. She emphasized that proper town planning is essential for a stable future. Poor planning, she noted, has led to unregulated and illegal housing societies in urban areas.
