However, the restriction has been upheld for the sponsors of unapproved private housing schemes. However, unapproved housing schemes would still require RDA’s NOC for acquiring a new connection. Moreover, RDA has advised the citizens to stop making investments in illegal housing schemes. The alleged connivance or criminal negligence of the RMC building control department is proving to be heavy on the exchequer too, officials said. An official of the RMC building department said that notices are taken initially against illegal structures, however, the establishments are later regularised.

Source: The Express Tribune November 13, 2020 06:45 UTC