{"id":23573,"date":"2026-07-30T15:31:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T15:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?p=23573"},"modified":"2026-07-30T15:32:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T15:32:45","slug":"zero-tolerance-against-illegal-constructions-sbca-expands-one-window-operation-from-c-1-to-c-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?p=23573","title":{"rendered":"Zero Tolerance Against Illegal Constructions: SBCA Expands One Window Operation from C-1 to C-4"},"content":{"rendered":"

Karachi (HRNW)<\/strong> \u2013 On the special directives of Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari<\/strong>, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA)<\/strong> has decided to expand the scope of its One Window Operation from C-1 to C-4<\/strong>, under which all building plan approvals will now be processed through the modernized system.<\/p>\n

The decision was taken during an important meeting of SBCA chaired by Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah<\/strong>. The meeting was attended by SBCA Director General Dr. Wasim Shamshad<\/strong>, Additional Director Generals, District Directors, and other senior officials.<\/p>\n

The meeting approved several major measures aimed at eliminating illegal constructions across Karachi, improving the administrative structure, and providing relief to citizens.<\/p>\n

Addressing the meeting, Sindh Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah made it clear that there would be zero tolerance against illegal constructions<\/strong> and no leniency would be shown towards violations.<\/p>\n

He directed all officers to submit detailed reports within 15 days<\/strong> regarding illegal constructions in their respective areas and take effective steps to prevent further violations.<\/p>\n

The minister stated that after the given deadline, strict action would be taken without discrimination against any area where complaints of illegal construction are received.<\/p>\n

The meeting also decided to establish a special \u201cVigilance Team\u201d<\/strong> at the provincial minister\u2019s level to monitor the situation and submit daily progress reports. Special teams will also be deployed for the immediate demolition of illegal structures.<\/p>\n

To facilitate citizens, the SBCA One Window Operation will now cover C-1 to C-4 categories<\/strong>, allowing all building plans to be approved through the updated system. SBCA officers will also be appointed at the town level to resolve citizens\u2019 issues at their local level.<\/p>\n

The minister directed officials to adopt a cooperative and respectful attitude towards citizens visiting SBCA offices.<\/p>\n

The meeting also approved the following administrative measures:<\/p>\n