Construction sector: Punjab government introduces 'one window system'

LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced 'one window system' for issuance of permits related to the construction sector. In this connection Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Saturday said that e-Khidmat Centres would now approve maps and issue construction-related 'no objection certificates' (NOCs). "Necessary NOCs can be easily obtained from e-Khidmat Centres without bribing anyone or visiting public office repeatedly," he added.

According to him, the government has fixed a time frame for the issuance of NOCs for the services related to the construction industry. It will be bound to issue NOCs and permits to the applicants within the stipulated time frame. Building drawings for residential or commercial building will be approved within 30 whereas, NOC of commercialization conversion will be provided to the applicant in just 45 days. New housing schemes will be approved by development authorities in 75 days by concerned TMS.

"These revolutionary reforms in the construction industry will completely curb corruption and delaying tactics practised by the mafia. The people of Punjab are being facilitated through e-governance. The one window operation has been formally launched in the e-service centres set up at the divisional headquarters. A total of 78 services, including 32 services related to the construction sector, can be availed from these centres," he said. He said those measures that would give a boost to the construction sector and ultimately accelerated economic activities in the province.

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