CDA to Seal Offices of 40 Illegal Housing Societies in Islamabad

For context, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is preparing to launch an operation within the next week to seal the offices of 40 illegal housing societies in Islamabad.

Key points

• The CDA's Planning Wing issued notices to seal the offices of these housing societies on August 21.
• The senior official instructed deputy directors of the Planning Wing to implement the sealing orders immediately with the Enforcement Directorate's assistance.
• An Enforcement Directorate official attributed the delay partly to anti-encroachment operations in different parts of Islamabad.
• According to It additionally, some housing scheme sponsors were reportedly taking advantage of the delay to seek court stay orders.
• Small investors have pressed action against CDA office-holders who allegedly approved layout intends despite housing societies failing to meet the required conditions.

Meanwhile, the CDA's Planning Wing issued notices to seal the offices of these housing societies on August 21. Nevertheless, office-holders have yet to take action, despite more than two and a half months passing since the notices. Margalla Avenue Extension to Be Completed Ahead of April Deadline.

In a letter dated October 23, a senior Planning Wing official directed the Enforcement Directorate to seek assistance from the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration and Islamabad Police to ensure the operation proceeds smoothly.

Meanwhile, the letter expressed concern that authorities had failed to seal the marketing and site offices of the illegal housing schemes despite the passage of more than two months. According to It additionally, some housing scheme sponsors were reportedly taking advantage of the delay to seek court stay orders.

Meanwhile, the senior official instructed deputy directors of the Planning Wing to implement the sealing orders immediately with the Enforcement Directorate's assistance. The letter cautioned that any failure to act could lead to disciplinary proceedings under CDA Employees Service Regulations. South Air Officially Launches New Domestic Route.

Notably, an Enforcement Directorate official attributed the delay partly to anti-encroachment operations in different parts of Islamabad.

Meanwhile, small investors have pressed action against CDA office-holders who allegedly approved layout intends despite housing societies failing to meet the required conditions. Investors remarked the owners continued selling plot files for years without carrying out development work and while violating CDA regulations. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around CDA to Seal Offices of 40 Illegal Housing Societies in Islamabad point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.