RDA’s Enforcement Squad Conducts Operations Against 4 Illegal Housing Schemes in Rawalpindi
Efforts to Combat Illegal Housing Societies Will Continue.: DG RDA Kinza Murtaza
RAWALPINDI: Following directives from the Divisional Intelligence Committee, the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) Task Force is ramping up its operations against illegal housing schemes. The RDA Enforcement Squad has executed a significant operation targeting four illegal housing schemes: Top View City (D-17) Project of Orbit International, Al-Baraqa Garden, Kohsar Extension (F-Block) and Nabeel Block (Near Kohsar Extension). These schemes are located in Mouzas Wnni, Paswal, Chokar, Pind Gondal and Chongian, Tehsil and District Rawalpindi.
The operation team demolished road infrastructure, security office, sewerage line, container, removed advertisement boards, and panaflexes of above mentioned illegal housing schemes, an RDA spokesperson informed.
The operation was supervised by Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Muhammad Abdul Aamer Khattak Engineer, along with the Director General (DG) RDA, the Additional DG RDA, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rawalpindi, and the Chief Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi.
DG RDA Kinza Murtaza stated that, under the Commissioner’s guidance, the crackdown on illegal housing societies will continue vigorously to prevent fraud and protect citizens from exploitation. She emphasized that public complaints regarding illegal land occupation by housing scheme owners are being taken seriously, and strict actions will be taken against those involved in forceful land grabs.
The RDA consistently issues press releases to inform the public and advises citizens to avoid investing in illegal housing schemes. The public is encouraged to visit the RDA website (www.rda.gop.pk) and only engage with approved housing schemes.
Despite previous warnings to cease illegal advertisements, bookings, and development activities, the owners of the mentioned housing schemes continued to operate booking offices in violation of regulations.
The joint operation team comprised officials from the RDA and Police Station Wahdat Colony Rawalpindi. Key members of the team included RDA Scheme/Building Inspectors and other supporting staff.
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