Amendments in Building by-laws in Sindh to Fix Specific Timeline for Approval of Maps/Layout Plans, and Quick Issuance of Construction Permits
Reform IDS207
Reform Description
Amendments in Building by-laws in Sindh to Fix Specific Timeline for Approval of Maps/Layout Plans, and Quick Issuance of Construction Permits

Before: No timelines were provided in the by-laws for approval of maps/ layout plans, resulting in uncertainty and delays.

After: Now, the approval of map/ layouts is time bound, and businesses can plan for construction with certainty.

SectorAll Sectors
BeneficiariesAll Businesses
Jurisdiction/ LocationSindh
DepartmentSindh Building Control Authority - SBCA
Date of Implementation24-01-2020
DetailsDifficulty● There was no timeline for the approval of Map/layout plans and construction permits due to which approvals took a long while.
● This delay translated into additional financial cost for the businesses awaiting approval of maps/layout plans and issuance of construction permits.
AnalysisAfter Consultation with stakeholders, it was felt that there is a dire need to speed up the approval process of maps/layout plans as well as issuance of the construction permits.
SolutionSwift timelines have been notified in the building by-laws to ensure the efficient and timely approval of maps/layout plans and the issuance of construction permits.
Evidence