Bahria Town, Tele Gardens among several Islamabad Societies brace for CDA action on ‘Illegal Builds’

ISLAMABAD – Several housing societies across Islamabad brace for fresh action by Capital Development Authority amid citywide crackdown on illegal constructions. Big names, including Bahria Town, Jinnah Garden, Multi Gardens, and Tele Gardens are coming out in media reports as authorities identified violations involving unauthorized buildings on public facility land and structures raised without approved plans. Notices have been issued as enforcement action is being prepared. The upcoming operation will primarily target unauthorized residential and commercial structures built on plots reserved for public facilities, as well as violations of approved layout plans. Officials said multiple irregular constructions have been identified in major housing schemes. CDA officials said notices have already been issued to individuals involved in construction activities on land designated for public use. The authority said action is being taken against violations where buildings are being erected without approved building plans. Jinnah Garden Land Scam: 200 Kanals of Public Property Sold under ‘CDA’s Watch’ DG Special Planning Ijaz Ahmed Sheikh has recommended strict action against all such violations, stating that several structures are being constructed in breach of mandatory approval requirements. CDA reiterated that building plan approval is compulsory under the ICT Building Control Regulations 2020. It further said enforcement action will be carried out under the CDA Ordinance 1960 and the ICT Zoning Regulations 1992 against those found in violation. Officials termed continued construction on public facility plots a serious concern for urban planning and civic regulation. They confirmed that photographic evidence of illegal structures has been forwarded to relevant enforcement officers for immediate action. Building and Housing Control Wing has been directed to intensify the ongoing campaign, with instructions to take strict action against unauthorized residentia