Rawalpindi: The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has declared 157 housing schemes illegal and has formally requested the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Revenue to impose a ban on the sale and purchase of plots within these projects.
According to a letter issued by RDA’s Director of Metropolitan Planning and Traffic Engineering, Tahir Mayo, the schemes in question had initially applied for approval from RDA and the Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) but later withdrew their applications and proceeded with development unlawfully.
As a result, these projects have been officially categorized as illegal, prompting the RDA to take strict action. The authority has also initiated legal proceedings under the Punjab Development of Cities Act 1976 and the Punjab Development Authorities Private Housing Scheme Rules 2021. Complaints against these schemes have been lodged at relevant police stations.
The affected housing projects are located in various areas, including Rawalpindi, Kallar Syedan, Gujar Khan, Kahuta, Tahlian Rawat, Chakri, Mandra, Taxila, Wah Cantt, Chontra, Nasirabad, Kalyam, Fateh Jang, and Dhamaial.
Authorities have warned citizens to exercise caution and avoid investing in these schemes to prevent financial losses. The RDA has also highlighted that many of these projects have been using deceptive marketing tactics to attract buyers.
For further verification, the RDA has advised prospective buyers to check the legal status of housing projects on its official website before making any property transactions.
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