The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has resumed operation of its One Window Cell after 46 days of closure on Thursday.

"The LDA has started receiving applications for sanction of new building plans, permission for addition and alteration in existing buildings as well as authorization for commercialization of properties," said an LDA's spokesperson.

LDA vice chairman S M Imran visited the One Window Cell and reviewed its functioning accompanied by LDA DG Ahmad Aziz Tarar and governing body member Engr Amir Riaz Qureshi. The vice chairman directed the relevant officers for further improving the arrangements and ensuring cleanliness of the premises after regular intervals. He also directed for providing sanitizer at every counter of One Window Cell. A total of 48 applicants visited the One Window Cell on the first day.

It may be mentioned here that in the view of ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the LDA has made special arrangements for avoiding crowd. Applicants have been asked to get an online appointment before coming to the One Window Cell and a web portal has been specially launched for that purpose. Applicants were being informed through SMS about the time being given to them and they need to show this SMS on arrival at the One Widow Cell.