Capital Development Authority has moved to seal offices of the Federal Employees Cooperative Housing Society in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
The action relates to alleged layout plan violations and outstanding fees linked to the Jinnah Garden housing schemes.
According to the authority, unpaid fees and penalties have reached Rs. 57.482 million. The CDA Directorate of Housing Societies has requested enforcement action against two FECHS offices.
One office is located at Society Plaza near the Post Office in Korang Town, Rawalpindi.
The second office is near the overhead water tank at Iqbal Avenue in Jinnah Garden Phase I, Islamabad.
CDA Flags Violations in Jinnah Garden Phase I
The second layout plan for Jinnah Gardens Phase I covers an area of 2,548 kanals.
According to CDA, the layout plan received approval in April 2011.
However, FECHS later failed to meet the requirements needed for a No Objection Certificate.
The authority subsequently cancelled or withdrew the layout plan approval in September 2018. Officials also alleged that land reserved for public facilities was converted for other purposes.
The reserved areas included parks, schools, green spaces, a hospital and a community centre.
Land was also allocated for a graveyard, open spaces and other public facilities. However, the authority alleged that some reserved land was converted into residential and commercial plots.
Jinnah Garden Phase I Extension Also Under Scrutiny
Similar concerns were raised over the Jinnah Garden Phase I Extension.
The extension covers 1,826.50 kanals and received layout plan approval in September 2021.
The project is jointly sponsored by FECHS and the National Assembly Employees Cooperative Housing Society.
The sponsors allegedly failed to complete the required conditions for obtaining an NOC. The authority also alleged that land reserved for public facilities was converted to other uses.
Rs. 57.482 Million Remains Unpaid
The housing societies were directed to clear outstanding fees and penalties in September 2025. The total amount was calculated at Rs. 57.482 million through June 30, 2025.
However, the authority said the payment remains outstanding. The CDA later referred the recovery matter to its Senior Special Magistrate on August 21, 2026.
The latest move to seal the offices is part of the authority’s enforcement action over the alleged violations and unpaid dues.
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The matter concerns both compliance with approved development plans and recovery of outstanding government charges.
