Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has given formal approval to reorganisation of Lahore Development Authority (LDA) and preparation of the master plan of Lahore Division. He directed that urban planning be made in accordance with the needs of the modern age and a master plan be evolved for transportation, traffic, water supply, sanitation and drainage.
He also directed that a strict accountability system be devised to root out corruption from the authority and stern action be taken without any discrimination against corrupt officers and staff and cases against them be sent to Anti-Corruption Department.
He was presiding over a meeting of Lahore Development Authority as its chairman, here Sunday. Chairman Planning & Development, Secretary Local Government, Secretary Housing, Special Secretary Finance, Commissioner Lahore Division, Director General LDA, Managing Director WASA, MD TEPA and other members of the governing body were present. The Chief Minster said that there was a need for institutional reforms for making LDA a public service-oriented institution in the real sense.
He directed that modern training be arranged for the capacity-building of town planners. The Chief Minister also directed to ensure early implementation of the agreement signed with Iski of Istanbul for improving water supply, sanitation and drainage system. The Chief Minister granted approval to setting up of separate commissions for speedy disposal of disputes between the authority and the citizens and dealing with the matters regarding illegal buildings and housing schemes and directed that the committee headed by Chairman Planning & Development should submit its recommendations regarding constitution of the commissions within seven days. Shahbaz Sharif directed that LDA be operated on the pattern of Istanbul municipality and full benefit be taken of its experience in various sectors. He also directed Chairman Planning & Development to submit final proposals regarding establishment of Building Control Authority and preparation of Master Plan 2013-2035. He said that development authorities throughout the world generate their own resources for civic amenities and LDA should also evolve a comprehensive strategy for increasing its resources so that maximum facilities could be provided to the citizens.
The meeting also gave approval to the appointment of Khwaja Ahmad Hasaan as the Vice Chairman of LDA.
Earlier, Director General LDA Ahad Cheema gave a detailed briefing regarding the authority relating to its future projects, implementation of bylaws, capacity-building of officials and other matters.
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