RDA and NADRA Collaborate to Streamline Property Transfers
RDA and NADRA Collaborate to Streamline Property Transfers
Rawalpindi: The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) have officially partnered to streamline property transfer processes by introducing biometric verification services. This development, reported on November 8, was approved in a meeting chaired by Rawalpindi Division Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chatha, where the RDA's governing body endorsed this significant agreement. Additionally, the meeting gave its approval for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked between the RDA and the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB). The primary objective of this MoU is to implement the e-filing and office automation system (EFOAS), which mandates biometric verifications for all property transactions involving buyers and sellers. Key participants in the meeting included DG RDA, Mohammad Saif Anwar Jappa, the WASA chief, officials from the Finance Department, the deputy commissioner’s office, and various other officials. Liaquat Ali Chatha expressed optimism about the NADRA-RDA agreement, highlighting its role in ensuring the transparent transfer of properties. He also commended the RDA's strategic decision to implement EFOAS. EFOAS received praise for its efficiency in managing daily official tasks and facilitating the shift towards a paperless office environment in the public sector. Additionally, it promises 24/7 digital access to all official correspondence. In a move to enhance revenue generation, the meeting approved the reserve prices of billboards and the RDA parking plaza, as assessed by the price assessment committee. The civic body anticipates a substantial 100% increase in revenue as a result. Furthermore, the meeting voiced no objections to a recent decision by the Capital Development Authority (CDA), which transfers the processing of housing schemes and commercial buildings within Islamabad’s boundaries, as determined by the Survey of Pakistan, to the federal authority. As a positive step, the RDA will provide refunds for building plan fees that are currently under review.