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The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City has adopted a new set of procedures for taking over land plots and issuing building construction audit certificates against the approved boundaries and dimensions of the land. 
The procedure, implemented on July 1, is part of the municipality’s efforts to upgrade the level of services, ensure sound construction and safeguard the rights and properties as part of an overall plan adopted to achieve customer satisfaction, reported Gulf News.
"The new course of action basically targets engineering consultancy offices and contractors in an effort to streamline the building processes and curb the infringements and violations of construction across Abu Dhabi. The new procedure protects contractors from any damages that might crop up in the event of wrongful or accidental construction errors that can be avoided early on without having to deal with their aggravated consequences," said engineer Salah Al Sarraj, acting executive director of the Town Planning Sector at the municipality.
The municipality held a workshop on the eve of implementing the new procedures that saw noted consultants and contractors in attendance. Engineer Yousuf Al Marzouqi, director of spatial data, Town Planning Sector, presented an explanation of the new procedures and highlighted the roles and responsibilities of the municipality’s various departments.