A legal framework refers to the system of laws, regulations, rules, and principles that govern how activities, organizations, or individuals are regulated and operate within a specific area, such as a country, industry, or organization. It provides the structure for ensuring order, enforcing rights, resolving disputes, and promoting accountability .As far as GDA is concerned, its legal framework revolves around Punjab Development of Cities Act, 1976.This act plays a central role in all legal proceedings.
The Punjab Development Cities Act 1976
The Gujranwala Development Authority (GDA) was established in 1989 under the Punjab Development of Cities Act, 1976. This act provides the legal framework for development authorities in Punjab, including GDA, to manage urban planning, development, and regulation within their jurisdiction.