Functions & Powers

Functions & Powers

Under the Punjab Horticulture Authority Act 2025, HA Bahawalpur is vested with broad functions and powers to manage, develop, and regulate horticulture and park-related activities across the city. Key functions include:

Parks & Green Spaces Development

• Set the foundation stone of new public parks, green belts, playgrounds, and open spaces in Bahawalpur to promote an environment that is both healthy and happy.
• Landscaping, face-lifting, illumination, and beautification of targeted areas around the city.
• Development and maintenance of roadside plantations, median strips, and roundabout gardens.
• Renovation and upgrading of existing public parks to modern standards with improved facilities for citizens.

Horticulture & Nursery Management

• Establishment and operation of commercial nurseries for the cultivation and supply of plants, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Promotion of indigenous tree species and native flora to restore the natural biodiversity of Bahawalpur.
• Production and distribution of seasonal flowers and ornamental plants for public parks and civic beautification.

Outdoor Advertisement Regulation

• Regulation, licensing, and monitoring of outdoor advertisement structures within the city limits of Bahawalpur.
• Ensuring compliance with advertisement policies and aesthetic standards to maintain the visual quality of the city.
• Revenue generated from advertisement licensing is reinvested in parks development and maintenance activities.

Events & Exhibitions

• Organization and management of public festivals, flower shows, and cultural exhibitions including Spring Festivals and Chrysanthemum Shows.
• Arrangement of tent pegging competitions, horse shows, and other traditional recreational events.
• Cooperation with government departments, NGOs, and civil society organizations for environmental awareness campaigns.

Administrative & Financial Powers

• The Authority may acquire, hold, and dispose of property in accordance with the applicable laws.
• HA Bahawalpur may charge and collect fees for the use of parks, nursery products, and advertisement spaces.
• Appointment and management of staff required for carrying out the functions of the Authority.
• Power to enter into contracts, agreements, and arrangements for the purpose of fulfilling its mandate.