Rawalpindi: The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) have officially joined forces to enhance property transfer processes through biometric verification services, according to news published on November 08. In a meeting presided over by Rawalpindi Division Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chatha, the RDA’s governing body approved this pivotal agreement.
Additionally, the meeting gave the green light to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the RDA and the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB). This MoU aims to implement the e-filing and office automation system (EFOAS), making biometric verifications mandatory for all property buyers and sellers.
Key attendees at the meeting included DG RDA, Mohammad Saif Anwar Jappa, the WASA chief, officials from the Finance Department, the deputy commissioner’s office, and various other officials.
Liaquat Ali Chatha expressed his optimism about the NADRA-RDA agreement, emphasizing its role in ensuring the transparent transfer of properties. He also commended the RDA’s strategic move towards implementing EFOAS.
EFOAS was lauded for its ability to efficiently manage daily official tasks and facilitate the transition to a paperless office environment in the public sector. Moreover, it promises 24/7 digital access to all official correspondence.
In a bid to boost revenue generation, the meeting approved the reserve prices of billboards and the RDA parking plaza, as assessed by the price assessment committee. The civic body anticipates a substantial 100% increase in its revenue as a result.
Furthermore, the meeting expressed no objections to a recent decision by the Capital Development Authority (CDA), which transfers the processing of housing schemes and commercial buildings within Islamabad’s boundaries, as determined by the Survey of Pakistan, to the federal authority. As a positive step, the RDA will provide refunds for building plan fees that are currently under review.
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