Divisional Commissioner Mussarat Jabeen has directed that all departmental hurdles delaying the completion of files for private housing schemes under the approval process of the Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) should be removed through a coordinated strategy. She instructed all concerned departments to ensure the timely issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs), permits, and the fulfillment of all other official requirements on a priority basis so that housing schemes can be approved without delay and citizens’ problems can be resolved.
High-Level Meeting at Commissioner Office
She issued these directives while presiding over a high-level meeting held at the Commissioner Office to review the approval process of private housing schemes and the issues hindering their progress. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Muhammad Nauman Siddique also attended the meeting.
FDA Director General Briefs Participants
Briefing the participants, Director General FDA Muhammad Asif Chaudhary informed the meeting that the approval of several private housing schemes remained pending due to the non-issuance of NOCs and the incomplete fulfillment of other legal requirements by various concerned departments. He explained the approval procedure for housing schemes and said that if the relevant institutions ensured close coordination and timely action, the approval process could be significantly expedited.
Attendance of Key Officials
The meeting was attended by senior officials from Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), FESCO, WASA, the Revenue Department, the Irrigation Department, the Environment Protection Department, the Horticulture Agency, and other relevant institutions. Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Shareena Junaijo, Additional Commissioner (Coordination) Tanveer Murtaza, Additional Director General FDA Qaiser Abbas Rind, Director Local Government Muhammad Sarwar, Assistant Commissioner (General) Atiya Inayat, Directors Asma Mohsin, Junaid Hassan Manj, Sohail Maqsood Pannu, Yasir Ejaz Chattha, Afnan Saeed Sandhu, and other concerned officers were also present.
Impact on Citizens and Housing Sector
The commissioner's directives aim to expedite the approval of private housing schemes, which is expected to resolve citizens' issues and boost the housing sector in Faisalabad. By ensuring timely issuance of NOCs and permits, the process is likely to become more efficient, reducing delays that have plagued many projects.
