The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has announced a significant step to curb illegal plot sales and enhance transparency in private housing schemes by introducing QR-coded allotment letters for all approved projects. The innovative system is designed to ensure that only legally sanctioned plots are sold, with each QR code uniquely generated for the exact number of plots available in a given scheme. This initiative is expected to eliminate fraudulent sales and provide a reliable verification mechanism for buyers and regulators alike.
During a high-level meeting chaired by RDA Director-General Kinza Murtaza, officials were briefed on the new responsibilities assigned to various departments to improve performance, monitoring, and overall service delivery. The DG emphasized that the QR-coded system is a critical tool to prevent unauthorized sales and ensure that all developments adhere strictly to their approved layouts. “No housing scheme will be able to sell plots beyond the sanctioned number,” she said, highlighting the authority’s commitment to transparency and consumer protection.
The Director-General also issued directives to the Estate Management wing to maintain essential amenities across all thirteen RDA-approved housing schemes under the Suthra Punjab initiative. Officials were instructed to ensure cleanliness, proper lighting, water supply, and well-maintained access routes. These steps are aimed at creating livable, sustainable communities that meet approved planning standards and provide quality public infrastructure.
Kinza Murtaza underscored the importance of on-site verification. She announced that she would personally inspect each private housing scheme to confirm the accuracy of cemetery land allocations, boundary measurements, and the existence of required public-use facilities. Key infrastructure such as parks, commercial zones, dispensaries, playgrounds, and roads must be physically present and meet approved specifications. This hands-on approach is expected to reinforce accountability among developers and prevent deviations from approved plans.
Addressing ongoing concerns regarding irregularities, the DG reaffirmed the RDA’s commitment to pursuing cases related to non-compliance, including issues at the University Town Housing Scheme. She stressed that the RDA must function as a strong and effective development authority capable of enforcing regulations while remaining open to constructive media scrutiny. By combining technological innovation with proactive oversight, the authority aims to create a robust system of checks and balances for housing developments.
The implementation of QR-coded allotment letters is also expected to enhance public confidence in the real estate market by providing buyers with an easy and verifiable method to confirm plot legitimacy. Developers will now be required to integrate these QR codes into their sales processes, ensuring that transactions are transparent and traceable.
This move aligns with broader efforts to regulate the housing sector, safeguard citizens’ investments, and promote orderly urban development. As private housing schemes continue to expand in Rawalpindi and surrounding areas, the RDA’s initiative sets a precedent for the integration of technology in real estate governance and demonstrates the authority’s proactive approach to addressing illegal practices.
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