On the directions of the Director General RDA KinzaMurtaza, the Enforcement Squad RDA has demolished billboards, temporary structures, marina IT tower hoardings and sewer holes of Bahria Town Pvt Ltd for illegal conversion of green belts and roads into commercial plots in Bahria Businesst District in violation of approved layout plan (LOP) of Bahria Town Phase VIII in Mouza Gali and Mouza Shahpur Rawalpindi, RDA spokesperson said.
He said RDA’s operation against illegal development and illegal housingschemes is in full swing on the directives of the Director General RDA.He said that the owners of above mentioned housing scheme were doingillegal development without approval of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) in violation of Punjab Development of Cities Act 1976 and Punjab Private Housing schemes and Land Subdivision Rules 2021. The Bahria Town housing scheme was illegally displaying advertisements along Soan River by Capital Estate Icon marketing company.
The Enforcement Squad RDA including Assistant Director Building Control/Incharge Enforcement Squad, Assistant Director Planning, Superintendent Scheme, Scheme Inspector and others with the assistance of the police from the concerned police station Rawat carried out operation against above mentioned housing scheme.
He said that the DG RDA KinzaMurtaza has directed the MP&TE Directorate RDA to take strict actions against encroachments, illegal / unauthorized constructions and commercial activities without any fear and favour.
He said the general public should also show moral responsibility and
remove every type of encroachment as much as they can, so that they
could avoid any further losses. RDA suggests the citizens to consult
with RDA before investing in such projects, he added. NNI
