Land records automation to be completed by April 2015

[Salman]

LAHORE - Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Chief Town Planner Chaudhry Muhammad Akram has said that land records are being computerised and will be completed by April 2015.
He was addressing at a meeting at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Chief Town Planner LDA said that computerisation of land records will bring transparency in the system. He said that a proposal has been forwarded to Chief Minister Punjab that 50pc rebate may be given to the educational & health institutions on their commercialisation fees.
He said that all segments of society should follow the rules and regulations as violation of bylaws creating problems. He said that people of Western world strictly follow the rules and regulations but situation in our country is quite different. He said that we also need to promote such culture to come at par with the developed countries.
He said that Lahore Development Authority is in the process of launching various schemes and trying to execute all projects in a best manner. He said that LDA is strictly controlling violation of building laws.
He informed the participants that LDA one window operation is working efficiently and playing role of a facilitation centre. He also informed that LDA is trying to approve building maps within 15 days.
Speaking on the occasion, President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry Engineer Sohail Lashari said that Lahore Development Authority is an important department. It has carried out various developmental projects and is being seen making efforts for the uplift of the city. Business community appreciates the efforts of this department for trying to facilitate the people for better services.
LCCI President said that none of the members of the business community are unwilling to pay taxes. In fact we are the ones who believe that the tax bracket should be broadened but unfortunately the utilisation and implementation of policies is not well implemented.
He said that at present the commercialisation fee is to be paid in four installments. He suggested extending it to 12 installments as this would minimise the financial burden on the business community which is already under great deal of stress due to un-desirable business conditions prevailing in the country.
Engineer Sohail Lashari said that at present the temporary commercialisation fee is being paid in installments for a certain time period. In case of default the already paid amount is forfeited and the incumbent is asked to pay the total mount of commercialisation fee.
He suggested changing the existing clause by only charging the remaining amount of commercialisation fee instead of forfeiting the amount already paid.
LCCI President said that the commercialisation fee on one kanal building has been increased to Rs. 500,000/- from Rs. 110,000/-. Raise should be withdrawn charged the previous amount of Rs 110,000/- to provide relief to the business community which is already confronting worst energy crisis, bad law and order condition and political unrest.