Safe Cooperative Housing Societies in Scheme 33

When it comes to real estate in Karachi, especially involving cooperative housing societies, fraudulent deals are unfortunately all too common. Many buyers fall victim to scams, particularly in areas like Gulzar-e-Hijri, Malir, and Bin Qasim Town, where illegal societies have been built on encroached land with fake documents. As such, exercising caution and thoroughly verifying the property before purchasing is crucial.

To help buyers, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has recently listed 81 authorized cooperative housing societies under Scheme 33. These societies are certified by the Master Plan Department, making them safe zones for potential buyers. However, the verification process for the remaining societies is still ongoing.

Below is a detailed guide to ensure you follow the correct procedure when purchasing a plot in any cooperative housing society in Karachi.

SOP for Verifying Cooperative Housing Societies

When purchasing land, it is essential to involve three departments and follow a recommended procedure to avoid scams:

1. Visit the Cooperative Housing Society Office
   Start by visiting the office of the cooperative housing society where the plot is located. You must request a "forwarding letter," a certified document verifying that the specific plot legally belongs to the person in question. This letter is an essential first step, as it is issued directly by the housing society office.
2. Check the Master Plan Department
   After obtaining the forwarding letter, head to the Civic Centre, specifically the ninth floor where the Master Plan Group of Offices is located. Here, you can double-check the design plan of the cooperative housing society to ensure its authenticity and legality.
3. Get Approval from SBCA
   Before initiating any construction on your plot, approval from the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) is mandatory. The SBCA has introduced an automated single-window facility at their facilitation center, also located at the Civic Centre. By using this facility, you can quickly verify the legal status of the society and ensure that it is safe to proceed with the transaction.

List of Safe Cooperative Housing Societies in Scheme 33

The following are the 81 cooperative housing societies under Scheme 33, which have been approved by the Master Plan Department and SBCA. These societies are safe for buyers and provide a level of assurance regarding legal property ownership:

1. Abuzar Ghaffari CHS
2. Al-Ashraf CHS
3. Ali Town CHS
4. Aligarh Muslim University CHS
5. All Memon Welfare CHS
6. All Pakistan Newspaper Employees CHS
7. Ancholi CHS
8. Bilal Housing Enterprises
9. Business & Professional Executive CHS
10. Callachi CHS
11. Central Information CHS
12. Cornish CHS
13. Dar-ul-Salam CHS
14. Dehli Riyan CHS
15. Diamond City CHS
16. Gawaliyar CHS
17. Govt Teachers CHS
18. Gulistan CHS
19. Gulistan-e-Malir CHS
20. Gulshan-e-Akbar CHS
21. Gulshan-e-Iqbal CHS
22. Gulshan-e-Maymar CHS
23. Gulshan-e-Millat Cooperative Housing Society
24. Hadiabad CHS
25. Halari Memon CHS
26. Hansa CHS
27. Haroon Bahria PN CHS
28. Hashimabad CHS
29. Hussain D Silva CHS
30. Karachi Bar CHS
31. Karachi Rajput CHS
32. Karachi University Employees CHS
33. Karim Bhai CHS
34. KCHS Union CHS
35. KDA Scheme No 36 CHS
36. Khorasan CHS
37. Karachi Bar 24 A, 25 A, 27 A
38. KMC United Workers CHS
39. Korangi Township Sector 32-B CHS
40. Lucknow CHS
41. Madras CHS
42. Makhdoom Bilawal CHS
43. Malik CHS
44. Mansoora KDA Scheme 16
45. Mashriqui CHS
46. Meerat CHS
47. Merchant Navy Officers CHS
48. Muslim Cutchi Khatri CHS
49. Naya Nazimabad
50. New Lyari CHS
51. Nipa CHS
52. North Karachi Township
53. North Nazimabad CHS
54. North Town CHS
55. Oak Residency CHS
56. P&T CHS
57. Pakistan Atomic Energy CHS
58. Patel Industry Park CHS
59. Pillibhit CHS
60. Pir Elahi Bux Colony
61. Punjabi Sauadagar Multipurpose CHS
62. Qureshi CHS
63. ROK Cooperative Housing Society
64. Sadaf CHS
65. Shah Latif Town CHS
66. Shahnawaz CHS
67. Shamsi CHS
68. Sonex Housing CHS (Phase 1 & 2)
69. Soomra CHS
70. State Bank of Pakistan CHS
71. Suparco Employees CHS
72. Works CHS
73. Zeenatabad CHS

Conclusion

While buying property in Karachi’s cooperative housing societies can be a complex process, following the proper steps can protect you from falling into fraudulent deals. Always make sure to verify the plot’s ownership, confirm the design plan with the Master Plan Department, and get SBCA approval for construction. Scheme 33 offers a number of safe options, but it’s always better to be thorough and careful.