Rawalpindi (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – March 31, 2026) Rawalpindi The Development Authority (RDA) has intensified its action against illegal housing schemes after the commissioner directed strict legal action against developers and issued a public advisory to protect investors.
According to an RDA spokesperson, on the directions of Commissioner Rawalpindi and Director General of RDA, Engr. Aamer Khattak, Directorate of Urban Planning and Traffic Engineering (MP&TE) of the authority, has intensified the enforcement operation against unauthorized schemes operating within areas under its control.
The Commissioner ordered strict action against owners, sponsors and developers involved in illegal housing projects across the jurisdictions of Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation, as well as tehsil and district councils of Rawalpindi, Taxila, Gujar Khan, Kalar Sidan and Kahuta.
The spokesperson said multiple violations of the Punjab Development Authority’s Special Housing Schemes Rules 2021 have been identified, including launching schemes without prior approval, unauthorized development and sale of plots, non-submission of mandatory documents, and significant deviations from approved layout plans.
He added that violations were detected through inspections, public complaints, and monitoring advertisements across print and electronic media platforms and social media sites.
In line with the Commissioner’s directives, enforcement actions have been expedited, including issuance of notices, registration of FIRs, closure of offices and project sites, demolition of illegal structures, blocking of real estate transactions, and referral of cases to the Public Prosecution. Federalism The Cybercrime Wing of the Investigation Agency and other relevant authorities.
The Land Development Authority warned all sponsors and developers of illegal schemes to immediately cease illegal activities, including development, marketing, advertising, reservation and sale of plots of land, or face further legal action without warning.
The authority also advised the public, including overseas Pakistanis, investors and property dealers, to avoid investing in unapproved schemes and to check the status of the project with the RDA before making any transaction. She explained that terms such as “submitted file,” “in process,” or “under review” do not constitute approval.
Citizens were encouraged to consult the official website of the RDA to check and obtain more information.