Around 69% of housing societies in Pakistan are illegal. Either they have acquired partial authorization or they are completely un-registered. A Webinar “The Paradox of Housing Societies in Pakistan (Published 2022)” organized by PIDE, uncovered that out of total housing societies only 10% are approved. While the CDA has issued only 22 NOCs in the past 30 years and 99% housing societies are incomplete.
On the other hand, there is a demand of 7-10 million houses in Pakistan, but the supply is poor and not enough. Unfortunately, there is no verification/qualification required to become a developer. That’s why 80% of the developers failed to deliver.
Keeping this aspect in view, the Punjab Government has promulgated an ordinance “The Punjab Commission on Irregular Housing Schemes Ordinance 2021.” This is aimed to regularize housing schemes in Punjab. RDA (Rawalpindi Development Authority) also took solid actions to eliminate this issue.
If you’re thinking of investing in a housing society in Rawalpindi, it’s crucial to have a list of legal ones. We’ve carefully chosen some options from government websites to help you make a safe investment.
List of Legal housing Scheme in Rawalpindi
Below are some housing societies in Rawalpindi that are officially approved. This list of legal housing schemes in Rawalpindi is taken from the Official RDA Website. You can also find complete details there. However, for your convenience, we have listed them more clearly below.
Society Name | Location | Current Status | Allotted Area |
Mumtaz City | Pind Nasrala Gharbal | Approved | 3328.79 Kanal (Town Planning of extension is approved on 1502.58 Kanal) |
Top City – 1 | Binjial, Pind | Approved | 9681 Kanal |
Airport Green Garden | Bajnial | Approved | 4083.6 Kanal |
Gandhara City | Pind Nasrala | Approved | 393 Kanal |
Capital Smart City | Chauhan | Approved | 7376 Kanal |
Safari Valley | Gali, Adyala Road | Approved by TMA | 6199.81 Kanal |
Al-Haram City | Kholian Par, Chakri Road | Approved by TMA | 330.92 Kanal |
Pakistan Govt. Employees Cooperative Housing Society | Jonial, Rawat Road | Approved | 330.92 Kanal |
PIA Officers Cooperative Housing Society | Adyala | Approved | 1212 Kanal |
Banker City | Nukriali, Adyala | Approved | 212.39 Kanal |
Qartaba City | Kolian Hameed, Chakra, Chakri Road | Approved by TMA | 7148 Kanal |
Rabia Residency | Chauhan, Chakri Road | Approved | 314.37 Kanal |
Dream Valley Housing Scheme | Manga | Approved by TMA Murree | - |
Bahria Golf City | Salkhetar | Approved from Murree | - |
Multi Gardens | Bhadana Khurd, Choker Dhok Jando, and Thata Khalil | Approved | 19263.4 Kanal |
Kohistan Enclave | Sagra Barhama | Approved | 599 Kanal |
T&T Housing Society | Dhagal | PHATA Approved | 1981 Kanal |
Marble Arch Enclave | Mouza Jattal and Pind Dadu | Final NOC Issued | 1278.5 |
OGDC Housing Society | Hakla | Approved | - |
Prism Town | Doulial | Approved | 102 Kanal |
Tariq Sharif Smart City | Barki Chohan and Dhoury | Approved by PHATA | 763 Kanal and 8 Marla |
Kingdom Valley | Mouza Choora | Approved by PHATA | 103 Kanal and 15 Marla |
Posh City | Chak Beli Khan Road | Approved by PHATA | - |
Housing Schemes In Rawalpindi With Final NOCs
Here are some housing schemes in Rawalpindi that are granted with the final NOCs for the certain areas of land. These are mentioned on the RDA website.
Society Name | Location | Current Status | Allotted Area |
Faisal Hills | Pind Gondal, Dhoka Syedo, Mohra Shahwali | Final NOC Issued | 11823 Kanals |
Faisal Margalla City | Dhoka Jando & Chokar | Final NOC Issued | 3671.41 Kanals |
Commoners Sky Garden | Menghle & Kathar, Angoori | Final NOC Issued | - |
Marble Arch Enclave | Mouza Jattal & Pind Dadu | Final NOC Issued | 1278.5 Kanals |
Taj Residencia | Kaak | Final NOC Issued | 224 Kanal |
Silver City | Ghariba, Jattal and Ranial | Final NOC Issued | 224 Kanal |
Faisal Town | Chahan, Barkat, Pind Nasralla & Noughazi | The final NOC has been issued. | 4735.90 Kanal |
Town Planning Approved Housing Societies In Rawalpindi
Some housing schemes in Rawalpindi have only obtained town planning permissions, but this doesn’t mean they’re fully legal. Here are the names of those housing societies that have only received town planning approvals.
Society Name | Location | Current Status | Allotted Area |
Elite Reverie Housing (Eighteen) | Bajnial, Bhamra | Town Planning Approved | 4839 Kanals |
University Town | Bajnial | Town Planning Approved | 3454 Kanals |
Foreign Office Employees Cooperative Housing Society | Lakhu, Rupa, Pind Nasrala | Town Planning Approved | 1638.50 Kanal |
CBR Town Phase II | Kot Kolian | Town Planning Approved | 1388.40 Kanals |
Safari Villas - II | Kotha Kalan | Town Planning Approved | 562.05 Kanal |
Safari Villa – I | Kotha Kalan | Town Planning Approved | 310.75 Kanal |
Pakistan Atomic Energy Employees Cooperative Housing Society | Abban Chak, Rawat | Town Planning in RDA’s Area Approved | 890.04 Kanal |
Garden Villas | Dhagal | Town Planning Approved | 1342.50 Kanals |
Kohsar Housing Project | Lakkhu | Town Planning Approved | 600 Kanal |
Sanober City | Kalri, Kalyal | Town Planning Approved | 407.35 Kanal |
Societies In Rawalpindi Merged with DHA
The housing schemes listed below have merged with DHA Rawalpindi, making them approved areas for investment and living. DHA is approved and overseen by the Ministry of Defense, Pakistan, so there are no issues with the approval or legal status of these housing schemes either.
Society Name | Location | Current Status | Allotted Area |
Garden City Bahria Town | Takhtat Par | Merged with DHA | - |
Garden Villas | Dhagal | Town Planning Approved and Merged with DHA | 1342.50 Kanal |
Municipal Corporation Cooperative Housing Scheme (Sector A&B) | Bagga Sheikhan | Merged with DHA | - |
How To Check Legal Or Illegal Housing Schemes In Rawalpindi?
If you want to check the RDA-approved housing societies, follow the procedure.
1. Visit the Official website of Rawalpindi Development Authority. Following page will open. Click on the tab in header “Private Housing Schemes.” It is highlighted red in the image below.
2. Following page will open. Click on the “Search” bar and type the housing scheme’s name. you’ll find complete details.
Conclusion
It’s important to understand which housing societies are legal. Our list of legal housing schemes in Rawalpindi serves as your go-to guide for a quick overview before you finalize your decision to invest in real estate there. We hope you’ve found it helpful.
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Waseem Ali chose writing as his career after completing his M.Phil. in Communication Studies from Communication University of China (CUC). With a research-oriented approach, he currently works as a research content writer with us. He enjoys research, insightful studies, and traveling.