GDA was established in 1989 vide Govt of the Punjab notification No.SO(I&C)-HP&EP-2-12/89 dated 2nd July 1989 under the Punjab Development of Cities Act, 1976. GDA Gujranwala is working under the provisions of the Punjab Development of Cities Act, 1976 (Amended 2014).Basic functions are including, but not limited to:
- Building Control of Model Town Gujranwala
- Landuse Control of Model Town Gujranwala
- Preparation of Master Plan of District Gujranwala
- Approval of Private Housing Schemes/Land Sub-Divisions in District Gujranwala
- Actions against illegal Housing Schemes/Land Sub-Division in District Gujranwala
- Sale of vacant Residential, Commercial plots and Constructed units in GDA Schemes, through Open Auction
- Allotment of plots earmarked for utility sites in GDA Schemes, to applicant, Organization and Government Departments on reserve price as per policy
- Protection of GDA’s immovable properties and removal of encroachment on vacant plots / GDA unsold constructed Units / Road in the Schemes of GDA
- Execution of Development Works in Housing Schemes
- Maintenance of GDA Buildings