CDA Chairman Reviews Progress on E-Stamp Paper Launch and Land Record Digitization in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting on the launch of e-stamp papers and the digitization of land records in the federal capital was held at CDA Headquarters under the chairmanship of Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa.The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon, Director ICT Rabia Aurangzeb, senior officers of ICT and CDA, while the Director General Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) and his team joined via Zoom.During the briefing, participants were informed that, under the agreement between ICT and PLRA, most of the procedural stages for the issuance of e-stamp papers have been completed. The software development and testing phase for the e-stamp system has formally commenced.It was further shared that in the initial phase, the e-stamp system has been integrated with 1LINK, and the launch of non-judicial e-stamp papers in Islamabad will take place shortly. In the next phase, work on the issuance of judicial stamp papers will also be initiated.The meeting also reviewed progress on digitization efforts within ICT and CDA. Officials informed that digitization of 24 mouzas has been completed, while work on the remaining 11 mouzas is nearing completion. Participants were briefed that scanning of all records of CDA’s Estate Wing has been completed, while scanning of Building Control records is currently underway. Following scanning, full digitization of these records will be completed. A mobile application has also been developed to facilitate citizens’ easy access to their land records. These initiatives are aimed at ensuring greater transparency and improved service delivery in land-related matters.Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa stated that, in line with the Digital Islamabad Vision of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, these measures will promote a cashless economy in Islamabad. He emphasized that the initiatives will facilitate property transactions, transfers, mutations, and buying and selling processes for citizens.The CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner further noted that safeguarding citizens’ investments and property records is of utmost importance. He added that these reforms are part of a broader effort to adopt an e-governance model and enhance service delivery, reaffirming the government’s commitment to providing the best possible facilities to the residents of Islamabad.