LDA’s New Rule Ends High Penalty Charges in Property Transfers

The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has introduced a new policy aimed at providing relief to property owners in cases related to access area penalties.

Under the revised policy, penalties will now be calculated based on the property rate at the time of plot allotment, instead of the current District Collector (DC) rates.

The decision was taken after special working sessions conducted by the LDA Director General Tahir Farooq and the Additional Director General (Housing), resulting in the preparation of a new policy framework.

Previously, plot owners applying for No Objection Certificates (NOCs) or property transfers were being charged heavy penalties. These penalties were calculated by including access area adjustments and applying current rates, which significantly increased the financial burden on applicants.

Citizens had raised concerns, stating that they were facing unnecessary difficulties and additional charges in NOC and transfer cases, even when they were not at fault.

According to the new policy, in cases where the access area is either increased or decreased, the applicable rate will now be based on the year the plot was originally allotted, rather than the current rate.

The policy has been approved by the LDA Governing Body, and official minutes have been issued to implement the decision.