CDA issues 500 notices on building by-laws vilations

The action is being taken in the light of survey conducted by the Building Control Section

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ISLAMABAD:
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has served more than 500 notices and show cause notices to the owners of the commercial premises on violation of building by-laws, operating in buildings without obtaining completion certificates and other building violations.

The action is being taken in the light of survey conducted by the Building Control Section (BCS) directorate for determining building violations and data compilation regarding commercial premises in the sectorial area city.


During the survey more than 3,000 commercial premises situated in Blue Area, Markaz, Class-III markets and filling stations were inspected and required data was collected and compiled. In the light of collected data, compoundable and non-compoundable violations are being segregated so that action according to building by-laws could be initiated.

In this connection, more than 500 notices have been issued to violators while few premises have also been sealed during the last weeks. Moreover, owners of the premises who have not yet obtained building completion certificate or have not obtained approval of building plans from the authority are being compelled to complete the formalities.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 21st, 2019.
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