Cuttack, Jan 20: In a major step towards promoting digital governance and enhancing public convenience, the Cuttack Development Authority (CDA) has introduced a Digital Payment Facility through Point of Sale (PoS) at its office premises in Arunodaya Bhawan, Cuttack.

The decision has been taken on a priority basis in public interest to expedite transactions, reduce manual handling of cash and strengthen transparency in financial operations.

A dedicated Digital Payment Cell has been made operational at the Finance Branch single-window counter, enabling allottees, licensees and applicants to make payments of up to Rs 5 Lakh through QR Code, UPI and card swipe modes. For such demands, cash deposits up to Rs 5 Lakh will no longer be accepted.

To ensure accountability and transparency, all branch officers have been asked to submit a copy of each demand letter to the Digital Payment Cell.

CDA Vice-Chairperson Kirandeep Kaur Sahota, IAS said, “The introduction of the digital payment system will bring greater transparency and efficiency in office functioning. It will significantly expedite payments and save valuable time for allottees, who will no longer be required to visit banks repeatedly for obtaining demand drafts for smaller amounts, as the QR code transaction limit has been enhanced to Rs 5 Lakh. This citizen-friendly initiative reflects CDA’s commitment to simplified procedures, improved service delivery and adoption of technology-driven governance.”