ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is preparing a major operation against around 40 private housing schemes in Islamabad over alleged violations of development regulations.
The authority plans to seal the marketing and site offices of the identified projects within the next week, according to media reports citing official correspondence.
The action follows complaints involving violations of approved layout plans and alleged unauthorised extensions or development without prior approval.
A letter issued by CDA’s Planning Wing on October 23 revealed that none of the offices covered by earlier sealing orders had been sealed, despite the passage of more than two months.
The authority had issued the initial directives on August 21, followed by further orders in September and October.
The correspondence described the delay as a serious concern and instructed relevant officials to ensure immediate implementation of the pending orders.
CDA’s Planning Wing has directed deputy directors to coordinate with the Enforcement Directorate. The authority is also seeking assistance from the Islamabad Capital Territory administration and Islamabad Police to facilitate the operation.
Officials have been warned that further delays could lead to disciplinary proceedings under CDA service regulations.
The proposed crackdown focuses on housing projects accused by CDA of violating approved layout plans or carrying out development beyond authorised boundaries.
According to the authority’s correspondence, some sponsors were reportedly seeking court orders to prevent the enforcement action. However, the letter did not identify the sponsors or specify any court proceedings.
The list contains around 40 entries, including Jinnah Garden Housing Scheme, Baqir Shah Housing Scheme, Soan Garden and AGOCHS-I.
Other named projects include Al-Amin Garden Phase-I, Blue Enclave, Green Homes/Valley, Islamabad Green Paradise, Islamabad Villas/Village, Ittefaq Residencia and Nilore Homes.
The correspondence also mentions Al-Nafees Town, Bahria Enclave-I, J.J. Housing Societies, Kashmir Gardens/J&K FHS, Mufti Mehmood Enclave and Royal City.
Additional entries include Royal Homes/Residencia, Yar Muhammad Town, Babar Enclave, Capital Hills, Green Fields, Islamabad Farms, Kiyani Town, Safa Homes and Saif Garden Housing Scheme.
The October directives further identify Country Farms, Gul Town, Madina Enclave, Margalla Valley, Opel Villas, Paradise Enclave Phase-II/Janat Homes, Rawal Enclave Phase-III, Razzaq Town, Sadat Town, Suffah Valley and Tele Town.
The list includes specific schemes, phases and project sections. It should not be interpreted as confirmation that every phase of each named development faces the same regulatory action.
CDA’s public notices also contain individual sealing orders for several of these projects. The authority has published notices relating to schemes in different areas of Islamabad, including Zone 4 and Zone 5.
The planned operation has raised concerns among property investors and buyers who may have purchased plots or files in the affected developments.
Property buyers are advised to check the approval status of the specific housing scheme, phase and block before making investment decisions.
They should also verify approved layout plans, development permissions and relevant No Objection Certificates through official CDA records.
The proposed action is aimed at marketing and site offices covered by the authority’s enforcement orders. It does not, by itself, establish the legal status of every property or plot within the named projects.
CDA’s Enforcement Directorate is expected to coordinate with the relevant departments before carrying out the sealing operation.
The authority has not publicly confirmed the exact date on which the full operation will begin.
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The latest development reflects renewed pressure within CDA to implement its outstanding enforcement orders and address alleged violations in private housing schemes across Islamabad.
