SBCA mulls ways to enhance institution’s image

An important meeting of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) was convened at the SBCA Headquarters to brainstorm ways and means to improve the institution’s image and address operational challenges.

The meeting, presided over by SBCA Director General Abdul Rasheed Solangi, was attended by additional directors general, all district directors, and deputy and assistant directors.

DG Solangi stressed the imperative of curbing construction illegality, assigning field staff with the responsibility to enforce regulations rigorously, disregarding any external pressure or threats.

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He underscored the role of directors and deputy directors in conducting surveys to identify illegal constructions, warning of strict departmental proceedings against non-compliance.

Furthermore, Solangi emphasised the expeditious compliance with court orders and urged the vigilance section to monitor constructions closely. He ordered legal action based on vigilance reports and stressed his intent to conduct surprise visits to sites of illegal constructions, signaling a zero-tolerance approach towards irregularities.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 27^th, 2024.