The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) lodged First Information Reports (FIRs) on Monday against officials of two illegal housing schemes on GT Road, Gujar Khan.
The FIRs were filed against team members of Mega City/Iqbal City for unauthorized advertising through Ms GK Mega City Developers, and New Metro City for unauthorized advertising through Ms. BSM Developers.
An RDA spokesperson stated that legal actions are being taken against illegal advertisements and marketing of unauthorized housing schemes. Notices are issued to the owners of these schemes to cease their advertisements before FIRs are lodged, but they fail to comply.
The spokesperson emphasized that advertising, marketing, and development of illegal housing projects without the requisite NOC is prohibited. The RDA advises the general public not to invest in illegal housing schemes. Sponsors are also warned to stop marketing their unapproved schemes immediately and to contact the RDA for NOC/approval, or face strict legal action.
The RDA has also sent letters to the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Rawalpindi, FIA Cyber Crime Islamabad, Overseas Pakistanis Foundation, SNGPL, District Collector, District Council Rawalpindi, PEMRA, and the Commissioner Islamabad regarding the illegal advertisements of private housing schemes on social media.
RDA Director General Kinza Murtaza has ordered strict action against illegal housing schemes, constructions, and commercial activities.