| Author | Sualehi, Naushaba A. |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. HS-88-03 |
| Subject(s) | Land use, Urban--Pakistan--Lahore
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. HS-88-03 |
| Abstract | This study investigates the land development system used
by the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) in Lahore , Pakistan.
LDA is a comprehensive urban development authority and is the
government agency mainly responsible for land development in
the city. But it has been able to meet only a minor part of the
large and growing demand for serviced buildings plots.
LDA acquires the private land it requires for its land
development projects by a form of "l and exchange" authorized by
the Punjab Land (Housing) Acquisition Act, 1973. Under this
system the LDA takes possession of the designated land and
plans, services and subdivides it into streets, open spaces and
building plots for the planned urban land uses. The land owners
are then entitled to take back a stipulated proportion of their
original land area on payment of a stipulated charge per square
meter to cover the cost of servicing and subdividing the land.
This technique of government land development enables the LDA
to acquire the land it requires without an initial outlay on
compensation .
The present study outlines and reviews this technique as
it was applied to the development of AllamaIqbal Town in
metropolitan Lahore. A number of limitations and shortcomings
are noted, particularly the long time taken to prepare and
implement these projects and the incomplete provision of social
infrastructure due to financial shortages. Recommendations are
made to expedite the preparation and implementation of the
LDA's land development projects. |
| Year | 1988 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. HS-88-03 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Archer, Raymon W. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Sheng, Yap Kioe ;Amin, A.T.M. Nurul |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of France ; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1988 |