{"id":18205,"date":"2023-07-25T10:35:43","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T05:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/?p=18205"},"modified":"2023-07-25T10:36:01","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T05:36:01","slug":"lda-faces-criticism-over-organizational-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/lda-faces-criticism-over-organizational-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"LDA Faces Criticism Over Organizational Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has been facing criticism over its recent decision to restructure the authority by merging the Metropolitan and Town Planning wings, thereby compromising their independence.<\/p>\n<p>According to sources, this move allegedly aims to favor certain Additional Director Generals (ADGs) who will now oversee directorates unrelated to their job descriptions.<\/p>\n<p>The decision has raised concerns about the efficiency of the authority and its impact on citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Under the new notification issued by LDA&#8217;s Administration department, ADGs have been assigned to head various directorates, leading to the amalgamation of wings with different functions.<\/p>\n<p>The move has sparked questions about the practicality and implications of such a decision, with some senior officers expressing their reservations about the reorganization.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/commissioner-dg-lda-inspects-development-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u0a4853698147025aa000319e79ede5e8\"><style> .u0a4853698147025aa000319e79ede5e8 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#2C3E50; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #F1C40F!important; text-decoration:none; } .u0a4853698147025aa000319e79ede5e8:active, .u0a4853698147025aa000319e79ede5e8:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u0a4853698147025aa000319e79ede5e8 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u0a4853698147025aa000319e79ede5e8 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#F1C40F; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u0a4853698147025aa000319e79ede5e8 .postTitle { color:#eaeaea; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u0a4853698147025aa000319e79ede5e8:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">ALSO READ<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Commissioner &amp; DG LDA Inspects Development Projects<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The details suggest that the LDA Act 1975 designates the Director General as the Chief Executive of the Authority, raising concerns about the decision-making process involving the Commissioner, who is performing the DG&#8217;s duties in addition to his current role.<\/p>\n<p>However, Commissioner Lahore and DG LDA, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, defended the decision, stating that it was intended to address existing issues faced by the public.<\/p>\n<p>He clarified that the independence of wings would be restored after reviewing the LDA laws.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, he also emphasized that the reorganization was not intended to favor any specific individuals but was solely based on performance.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: The News<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has been facing criticism over its recent decision to restructure the authority by merging the Metropolitan and Town Planning wings, thereby compromising their independence. According to sources, this move allegedly aims to favor certain Additional Director Generals (ADGs) who will now oversee directorates unrelated to their job descriptions. 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