ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Thursd ay signed an agreement with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) for the digitisation of all affairs of the civic agency.

`Under this agreement, a modern property management system will be introduced. So that the property records of citizens will be digitised as well as their property records can be secured in a modern way,` said a press release.

It said that the e-office will be established as per the agreement between CDA and PITB. In order to ensure transparency, all the records of CDA will be digitised to get rid of record tampering, including records missing or leaking, and land or property records can also be saved in a modern way, the press release said.

`Furthermore, the aim of thisinitiative is to empower the CDA by equipping it with modern tools and technology in the realm of `smart governance.` And by using the latest tools, CDA aims to enhance its decision-making process and ultimately achieve e-empowerment for the authority. So that all citizens and applicants can be facilitated for speedy processing of their allotment, transfers, and other services,` the press release said.

It said that any type of record could be accessed with a single click using an ID and a specific password. The main aspect of the project is to introduce `smart applications` and promote e-empowerment among the citizens of Islamabad. In order to minimise dependence on paper-based traditional processes, adopting technology will promote an environmentfriendly system.

`It should be noted that e-filing system will also be introducedunder this agreement. All this data will be linked to a central database.

So that building control, estate, land, and other relevant departments can access the required records on a single click. Similarly, the required record access through any ID and its record keeping will also be included in this system, read the press release, adding that the process of transparency can be maintained in every possible way.

It further said that the land and property records of the citizens should be secured through digitalisation, and the process of securing these records in the traditional way will also continue.

With the agreement of CDA and the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), the Department of Estate, One Window Operations, and Land and Building Control Department can play their full role in the city management system in a better way, read the press release.