Jurisdiction dispute over Galiyat tax notices referred to KP government

ABBOTTABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Jul, 2026) Commissioner Hazara Division Fayyaz Ali Shah chaired a meeting to review concerns raised by the Galiyat Hotel Association over the issuance of signboard and billboard tax notices by the Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) Abbottabad in areas notified under the jurisdiction of the Galiyat Development Authority (GDA).

The meeting was attended by GDA Director General Muhammad Fawad, Deputy Commissioner Abbottabad Sarmad Saleem Akram, the Assistant Commissioner, the Tehsil Municipal Officer (TMO) Abbottabad and other relevant officials. Representatives of the TMA and GDA presented their respective legal positions regarding the matter.

After hearing both sides, the meeting agreed that any legal ambiguity or jurisdictional dispute between the two institutions would be resolved in accordance with the applicable laws and the relevant legal framework to ensure that the business community, particularly the Galiyat Hotel Association, does not face unnecessary difficulties.

The meeting decided that a formal communication would be sent to the provincial government seeking a permanent legal solution. It was agreed to request the government to obtain a legal opinion from the Law Department to settle the matter, prevent similar disputes in the future and provide clear guidance regarding the jurisdiction and powers of the concerned institutions.