Rawalpindi to introduce QR code property transfer system

Digital mechanism will ensure secure, traceable documentation, and minimise fraud and unapproved transfers
An undated image showing labourers working at a construction site in Rawalpindi. — AFP
An undated image showing labourers working at a construction site in Rawalpindi. — AFP

In an effort to completely transform the real estate industry, the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) is preparing to introduce a thorough digital overhaul of its property management system on Friday.

This strategic initiative aims to enhance urban development efficiency, combat malpractice, and promote transparency.

Key proposals to update the property management system were discussed at a high-level meeting presided over by RDA Director General Kinza Murtaza.

The meeting's main objectives were to expedite the transfer of units in RDA-approved multi-storey projects and implement a QR-coded allocation and transfer system for plots in private housing societies that have received RDA approval.

By guaranteeing safe, traceable, and impenetrable documentation for real estate transactions, the suggested digital mechanism greatly lowers the possibility of fraud and unapproved transfers.

The reforms will "streamline procedures, promote transparency, and strengthen public confidence in the real estate sector," according to Murtaza.

The concerned departments have been instructed by the RDA to start implementing the approved proposals right away.

This programme demonstrates the authority's dedication to creating an open and citizen-centred framework for urban development throughout the Rawalpindi district.

In addition, the Director General recognised the outstanding work and commitment of Assistant Director Planning Mahwish Naseem, Deputy Director Finance Muhammad Shoaib Khan, Deputy Director Planning Ali Raza, and Deputy Director IT Dawood Khalid in furthering RDA's modernisation agenda.

Through these programmes, the authority hopes to advance efficiency, openness, and public trust in the real estate industry, which will ultimately support the expansion and development of the city.