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RAWALPINDI, Sep 08 (APP):Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has accelerated its ongoing operation against illegal construction and encroachments, said RDA spokesman here on Sunday.
He informed that the authority taking a significant step to curb illegal construction and enhancing the monitoring of private housing schemes had appointed two new superintendents and four surveyors.
The appointments are part of the RDA’s ongoing efforts to ensure strict compliance with building regulations and to protect the urban environment.
The newly appointed officials would play a critical role for field surveillance, ensuring that all construction activities within the RDA’s jurisdiction adhere to approved plans and legal requirements.
The two new superintendents, known for their extensive experience in urban development, would lead the teams responsible for overseeing field operations.
Their expertise would be crucial in identifying and taking immediate action against unauthorised construction activities, the spokesman said.
He said that the four surveyors, equipped with modern tools and techniques, were conducting regular inspections of private housing schemes and their task would be to ensure that these schemes comply with the RDA’s regulations, helping to prevent any illegal expansions or alterations that could compromise the city’s infrastructure and planning.
The spokesman said, by enhancing the field surveillance capabilities, the Authority aims to provide a safer and more regulated environment for the residents of our city.
He informed that RDA had urged all the developers and residents to cooperate with RDA officials and ensure that all construction activities are conducted within the legal framework.
The Authority would continue to take all necessary measures to prevent illegal construction practices, he added.
The spokesman further informed that the enforcement squad of RDA taking action in accordance with the law was also removing encroachments from different areas.
In an operation, encroachments were removed from Dhamyal, Kalyal Road, Girja Road and other areas, he informed.
He said, RDA had taken solid steps to clear encroachments from city areas on the special directives of the Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
A special enforcement squad was formed which was conducting raids and removing encroachments in different areas, the spokesperson informed.
On the special instructions of the Director General, RDA, Kinza Murtaza, the Enforcement Squad members were provided new uniform, equipment and machinery.
The DG had directed the authorities concerned to take strict action against encroachments in all city areas including the banks of nullahs.
RDA had urged the citizens to remove encroachments on their own to avoid legal action, he added.