ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has completed the process of linking the e-stamp paper system in Islamabad, marking a significant step toward eliminating fraud, deception, and the creation of forged documents in land transactions.
With this system fully operational, the next phase will focus on issuing judicial e-stamp papers, further preventing tampering with land transfers and registry documents.
A recent meeting held at the CDA Headquarters, attended by Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon and ICT Director Rabia Aurangzeb, discussed the progress of the e-stamp system. The meeting was also joined virtually by the PLRA Director General and his team. It was revealed that the software for the e-stamp system has been developed, and formal testing has now begun.
The meeting also reviewed the digitisation efforts within ICT and CDA. Notably, the digitisation of 24 revenue estates has been completed, with plans to finalise the remaining 11 estates soon. Additionally, the scanning of all records in the CDA’s Estate Wing has been completed, and scanning of Building Control records is currently underway. Once completed, these records will be fully digitised.
To enhance accessibility, a mobile application has been developed to enable citizens to access their land records more easily. This initiative is expected to streamline transactions, property transfers, mutations, sales, and purchases, ensuring greater transparency in the system.
The introduction of e-stamp papers will significantly reduce instances of land fraud and unauthorised property transfers, bringing much-needed reform to Islamabad’s real estate sector.