**Islamabad Authorities Vow Strict Action Against Illegal Housing Societies to Preserve City’s Urban Integrity**
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Islamabad administration have reinforced their commitment to combating illegal housing societies and unregulated construction in the capital. In a high-level meeting chaired by CDA Chairman and Islamabad Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa, officials outlined steps to ensure stricter oversight and legal action against unauthorized developments in various zones of Islamabad.
During the meeting at the Chief Commissioner’s Office, attended by senior CDA officials and other relevant administrative officers, the CDA Member Planning presented a comprehensive briefing on measures taken against illegal housing societies. The chairman directed the immediate categorization of all illegal and cooperative housing societies, instructing teams to consolidate detailed, up-to-date data about each society’s layout plans, No Objection Certificates (NOCs), and plot allotments—especially noting societies suspected of overselling plots beyond their approved land area.
Officials were further tasked with creating a centralized database listing all housing and cooperative societies within the jurisdiction of CDA and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), including those that have violated planning or land allocation norms. The meeting mandated that all relevant CDA and ICT departments conduct impartial and stringent actions, as per law, against violators—whether private or cooperative societies.
Reiterating a zero-tolerance policy towards unauthorized constructions and land encroachments, participants agreed on the importance of preserving residential order and the city’s natural environment. The CDA also reminded citizens that information regarding the legal status of all housing schemes—legal and illegal—has been made available on its official website to promote transparency and protect investors.
Moreover, the meeting decided that sellers supplying construction materials to unauthorized housing schemes would also face legal consequences. Authorities will review all layout plans and NOCs, taking firm action against developers who sell more files than their approved quotas.
To ensure full implementation of ICT zoning regulations, the chairman directed immediate enforcement against illegal cooperative societies, emphasizing the need to protect citizens’ investments and uphold urban planning standards. Muhammad Ali Randhawa underscored that the CDA’s priority is not only city development but also meeting the genuine housing needs of Islamabad’s residents. He stressed that robust action against illegal constructions and housing schemes is crucial for enabling lawful investment and maintaining Islamabad’s planned urban landscape.
