Zubair Qureshi
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved establishment of a new directorate for quick processing of building plans to facilitate the construction industry in line with the government policy in the matter.
The decision was taken during a meeting of the CDA Board held at CDA Headquarters on Wednesday.
The CDA has also principally approved establishment of Directorate of Urban Infrastructure Development for liaison with relevant directorates of Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad.
The authority has also considered the request of private buildings but has decided not to accede to the same and has advised the building owners to adhere to the new building regulations and payment of dues accordingly.
The Capital Development Authority has also approved a policy for bus stations; however this will be subject to approval of Islamabad transport authority. In the spirit of Government policy to encourage the construction sector, CDA has decided to provide facilitation of insurance guarantee or mortgage of scalable area in place of bank guarantee.
