RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) on Saturday issued notice to the owner of illegal housing scheme near M1 Motorway Islamabad, RDA spokesman said.

Moreover, sponsors are warned to stop marketing of their unapproved housing scheme and should contact RDA for getting NOC/approval of the scheme as per law, otherwise strict legal action will be taken.

He said on the directions of the DG RDA Mohammad Saif Anwar Jappa, the public is advised to avoid making any investment in illegal housing schemes.

He said that the public is also advised to check from RDA before investing in housing schemes. It can also be checked on the RDA websitewww.rda.gop.pk.

He said owners and sponsors of illegal schemes are misleading the public through advertisements. In this regard, the Planning Wing RDA has requested the Cyber Crime Wing, FIA to take legal action in this regard.

Published in Dawn, May 28th, 2023

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