Key Takeaways
- The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has restored a town-level administrative system in Karachi.
- The new structure aims to curb illegal construction and improve enforcement of building regulations.
- The system covers 25 towns across Karachi, including Saddar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, and North Nazimabad.
The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has reintroduced a town-level administrative system in Karachi, replacing the district-based structure that had been in place since 2010. This move is part of a broader effort to address illegal construction and enhance the enforcement of building regulations.
According to the SBCA, the new system will help in resolving public complaints more promptly and ensure that building control is managed at a more granular level. The authority has appointed directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, and senior building inspectors to oversee operations in each of the 25 towns.
The town-based system will cover areas such as Saddar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, North Nazimabad, Korangi, Malir, Lyari, Orangi, and Gadap. This arrangement is designed to align with the current town setup in Karachi, which was previously managed during the tenures of former Karachi nazims Naimatullah Khan and Mustafa Kamal.
The previous town-level system was discontinued in 2010 following Manzoor Qadir’s appointment as SBCA director general, who shifted the authority to a district-level administrative model. The latest reorganization is seen as a step towards greater transparency and efficiency in the enforcement of building regulations.
The SBCA claims that the new structure will help in curbing illegal construction and making administrative matters more transparent. The authority aims to ensure that building control is managed more effectively at the local level, thereby improving the overall quality of construction in the city.
The move is expected to bring about significant changes in the way building control is managed in Karachi. With officials assigned to manage affairs within individual towns, the hope is that the new system will lead to better compliance with building regulations and a reduction in illegal construction activities.
The SBCA has stated that the revised structure will help in resolving public complaints promptly, with officials dedicated to managing affairs within individual towns. This is seen as a positive step towards improving the quality of life in Karachi and ensuring that the city’s infrastructure is developed in a regulated and sustainable manner.
