Commissioner directs strict implementation of amended housing scheme rules

RAWALPINDI, Jul 23 (APP):Commissioner Rawalpindi Division and Director General Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) Salman Ghani has directed the Chief Planner RDA to ensure the strict implementation of the newly notified amendments to the Punjab Development Authorities Private Housing Schemes Rules in accordance with the regulatory framework approved by the Punjab government's Law and Parliamentary Affairs Department. According to an RDA spokesman, the amendments have been introduced to streamline the approval …

RAWALPINDI, Jul 23 (APP):Commissioner Rawalpindi Division and Director General Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) Salman Ghani has directed the Chief Planner RDA to ensure the strict implementation of the newly notified amendments to the Punjab Development Authorities Private Housing Schemes Rules in accordance with the regulatory framework approved by the Punjab government’s Law and Parliamentary Affairs Department.
According to an RDA spokesman, the amendments have been introduced to streamline the approval process, enhance transparency and improve efficiency in the regulation of private housing schemes within the authority’s jurisdiction.
Following the notification, all promoters, developers and applicants seeking approval, extension, renewal or any other permission relating to private housing schemes have been directed to submit their applications exclusively through the Housing Scheme Management System (HSMS).
The spokesman said the online submission mechanism had been introduced to facilitate applicants through efficient processing, greater transparency and the timely disposal of cases. Applicants have been advised to upload complete and accurate documents to avoid unnecessary delays.
Salman Ghani directed all stakeholders to comply with the amended rules and use the HSMS portal for all future submissions concerning private housing schemes.
He also instructed the officers concerned to extend maximum facilitation to applicants and ensure the prompt processing of online applications in accordance with the revised rules.
The commissioner said the RDA remained committed to promoting digital governance, transparency, accountability and ease of doing business through technology-driven public services.
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