RDA Seals 601 Under-Construction Buildings for Dengue Violations
RAWALPINDI The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has made significant strides in its anti-dengue operations. In this regard a meeting chaired by former MNA Haji Pervez and Tayyab Qureshi, Coordinator Anti-Dengue, was held at RDA conference room.
According to an RDA spokesperson, Haji Pervez emphasized the necessity for RDA and housing schemes to ensure 100% compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for anti-dengue initiatives. He stressed that there should be no inactive users and that all anti-dengue SOPs must be fully implemented. Any negligence in these measures will not be tolerated, he warned.
During the meeting, Assistant Director of Building Control and Dengue Focal Person, Muhammad Dawood given detailed briefing on anti-dengue efforts. He reported that under the guidance of Director General Kinza Murtaza, strict enforcement of dengue SOPs is underway, with decisive actions being taken against those demonstrating negligence.
As part of these efforts, the RDA has sealed 601 under-construction buildings from September 1 to October 10, in areas including Dhok Munshi, Jalal Deen, and Kotha Kalan, due to violations of dengue.
Haji Pervez noted that the current weather conditions are conducive to the breeding of dengue larvae, underscoring the importance of strictly adhering to anti-dengue SOPs. He highlighted the critical role of private housing societies during the peak dengue season in collaborating with health department authorities to ensure compliance with the necessary SOPs.
Director Admin and Finance RDA Asif Mahmood Janjua, Deputy Director Finance Muhammad Junaid Taj Bhatti, Deputy Director Building Control Atif Mehmood, Deputy Director Public Relations Hafiz Muhammad Irfan, Assistant Director Finance Arshad Javed, Assistant Director Planning Mehwish Naseem, Assistant Director BC Rimsha, along with registered users in dengue-related activities of approved private housing schemes attended the meeting.