CDA Seals Housing Society Offices Over Illegal Development

Notably, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has ordered the sealing of the site and marketing offices of the private housing scheme "Itifaq Residencia" on Simly Dam Link Road in Zone-IV (D) of Islamabad for allegedly carrying out development without the required approvals.

Key points

• The authority had previously issued notices and show-cause notices on May 23, 2025, and May 20, 2026.
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• After the continued lack of approvals, the Regional Planning Directorate directed the CDA's Enforcement Directorate to seal the housing scheme's marketing and site offices.
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• The authority declared the development, structures, and land employ illegal under applicable regulations.

According to an official CDA document, the housing scheme in Zone IV (D) began development work without approval of its Layout Plan or issuance of a No Objection Certificate (NOC). The authority declared the development, structures, and land employ illegal under applicable regulations.

In practice, the CDA remarked private sponsors cannot plan, advertise, launch or develop a housing scheme in Islamabad without obtaining the authority's approval. It cited the CDA Ordinance 1960, ICT Zoning Regulations 1992 and regulations issued in 2023 for private housing, farm housing, apartment and commercial projects in Zones II, IV and V. Govt Austerity Drive to Save Only Rs. 17 Billion.

In practice, the authority had previously issued notices and show-cause notices on May 23, 2025, and May 20, 2026. As well as the sale, purchase, allotment and transfer of plots, the sponsors were directed to stop development and marketing activities.

Notably, the sponsors were additionally instructed to remove buildings and other structures constructed without approval. The CDA remarked public notices concerning illegal housing schemes had been published in national newspapers and uploaded to its website, but the required approvals were not obtained.

Meanwhile, the CDA additionally called on coordinated action to demolish or remove illegal structures. Utility providers were directed to matter connections only in accordance with CDA approved layout and building aims.

Relevant authorities were further asked to prevent the publication and online circulation of for unapproved housing and commercial projects. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around CDA Seals Housing Society Offices Over Illegal Development point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.