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Express Tribune
19-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Several illegal commercial units sealed
The Enforcement Squad of the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) launched a robust operation against illegal constructions, sealing 17 unauthorised commercial properties located at Mid City Apartments, Service Road, Mouza Gangal. The operation was carried out with the support of the Old Airport police and led by the RDA Enforcement Squad. The team comprised the Assistant Director of Building Control, building inspectors, and other relevant officials. Among the sealed properties were 10 offices, two apartments, one restaurant, and four hotels. Noteworthy establishments included the Overseas Recruitment Agency, Ghauri Town offices, WB Centres, JD Aviation, and others. According to an RDA spokesperson, the owners had constructed commercial buildings without securing the required No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and in violation of approved building plansactions that contravene the Punjab Development of Cities Act, 1976, and the RDA Building and Zoning Regulations, 2020. RDA director-general Kinza Murtaza has also directed the Building Control Wing to conduct a detailed survey of all unauthorised residential and commercial structures. This includes reviewing approvals, commercialisation status, completion plans, and associated fees and charges. The directive further emphasises that all illegal constructions within the RDA-controlled area must be regularised in accordance with existing regulations.
Express Tribune
21-04-2025
- Express Tribune
Housing scheme's head office sealed
The Enforcement Squad of Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA), in collaboration with the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration, sealed the head office of the University Town Housing Scheme located in G-11 Markaz, Islamabad. A spokesperson said, the sealing operation was carried out considering the multiple violations of Punjab Development Authorities Private Housing Schemes Rules, 2021, including unlawful sale of plots, illegal development activities, fraudulent practices, deceptive marketing, multiple complaints by allottees through various forums such as Ombudsman Punjab, CM Portal and PM Portal. The Director General emphasised that RDA was committed to ensuring that all housing schemes comply with the laws to protect the public's interests and uphold the city's development standards. "We will not tolerate any violations that compromise the safety and well-being of residents or the integrity of urban development."
