LAHORE: The LDA has introduced a digital monitoring system to enforce against illegal construction, unauthorised commercial use of properties, land-use violations, and non-payment of dues.
Under revised standard operating procedures, the authority will process notices, sealing, and demolition proceedings through a digital file-management system. Enforcement notices will carry QR codes, while geo-tagged photographs and supporting records will be uploaded for online monitoring.
Properties facing action will be classified into three categories: illegal construction, unauthorised change in building use and non-payment of dues.
A committee headed by the chief town planner will review cases involving alleged illegal commercialisation. The committee will examine building plans, commercialisation status, legal records, court orders, previous approvals, outstanding dues and other relevant information before deciding on enforcement measures.
The committee will record decisions and supporting documents digitally, and track subsequent changes through an electronic audit trail.
Under the revised procedures, property owners will be given 15 days to address unauthorised commercial use and five days to respond in cases involving illegal construction before enforcement action is initiated.
The authority has also digitised de-sealing proceedings. Sealed properties may be reopened following payment of applicable fines, restoration to lawful status or approval from the competent authority.
LDA has warned that officials failing to comply with the new procedures may face departmental action.
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