CDA seals premises violating by-laws

ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) has conducted a major operation against violations of building bye laws and zoning regulations in Islamabad on Saturday.

The operation was conducted in different illegal housing societies where dozens of premises were sealed. The premises were sealed in all phases of Ghori Town, Rahman Residencia, Green Garcia by Green Spire, Green Nest and Marwa Town.

The operation was led by Planning Wing of CDA. Enforcement Directorate CDA, Deputy Commissioner CDA, ICT Administration, Islamabad Police and other concerned formations participated in the operation.

During the operation conducted on Saturday, 78 premises including multi storey buildings, real estate offices, building material depots and several under construction buildings in Ghori Town Phase III to Phase-IX, Rehman Residencia, Green Garcia by Green Spire, Green Nest and Marwa Town were sealed. Some elements tried to halt the operation however ICT administration handled the situation and operation was completed accordingly.

CDA had served several operations to the owners of the sealed premises before conducting this operation.

However, after non-compliance from these societies and owners, authority decided to conduct operation to ensure compliance and enforcement of building by-laws. CDA will continue to take action against violations of building by-laws and zoning regulations in days to come.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 7^th, 2020.