RDA Issues Show Cause Notices to 2 Housing Schemes

The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has summoned the owners of two housing developments, Taj Residencia and Saffron City, to explain alleged breaches of permitted plans and regulations governing private residential projects. This action follows the RDA's stepped-up scrutiny of unauthorized housing projects and extensions within its jurisdiction.

Taj Residencia was informed about the unauthorized sale and allocation of plots in Lotus, Cosmos, and Blue Bell blocks, which the RDA contends do not align with its sanctioned layout blueprint. The unauthorized expansion reportedly extends into Mouza Kak and Sikihpur regions of Rawalpindi. Likewise, Saffron City management was warned over unauthorized advertising, marketing, and plot sales without the necessary permission or authorization from the authority.

The RDA has sanctioned a total of 2,424 kanals for Taj Residencia and 882.85 kanals for Saffron City.

The RDA has instructed the Taj Residencia owners to cease the suspect activities, rectify the scheme according to the approved layout, and provide a response within seven days. Non-compliance could trigger additional legal proceedings under applicable laws. The authority has also alerted NAB Rawalpindi, IESCO, SNGPL, PTCL, the District Collector, and the Environmental Protection Agency over reportedly illicit advertisements for private housing schemes on social media platforms.

Some private owners and developers have reportedly asserted that their schemes have obtained RDA clearances. The authority cautioned citizens to confirm the approval status of housing projects via the official RDA website prior to investing or acquiring plots.