ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has sealed the offices of nine housing schemes as part of a wider regulatory operation against unauthorised housing developments in the federal capital. The action follows directions from Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to address housing schemes operating without the required approvals.
According to media reports, the CDA also issued notices to 126 housing schemes in Islamabad as part of the enforcement drive. The schemes named in reports include Greenfield, Islamabad Farms, Capital Hills and Kiani Town, whose offices were among those sealed.
Other developments reportedly issued notices include Ghori Town, Rawal Enclave, Razzaq Town, Sadat Town and Madina Enclave. The notices form part of the authority’s broader effort to review compliance with planning and housing regulations.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has previously stated that around 150 housing societies in the federal capital were considered illegal by the authorities. He also indicated that legal proceedings could be pursued against individuals found to have facilitated unauthorised housing schemes.
The latest action highlights the importance of regulatory compliance in Islamabad’s property sector. However, the issuance of a notice and the sealing of an office do not, by themselves, establish the status of every plot or individual transaction associated with a scheme.
Prospective buyers should verify a housing scheme’s current approval status, approved layout plan and relevant permissions directly with the CDA before making payments. Existing plot holders should retain their property documents and seek clarification from the authority where necessary.
Further updates from the CDA may clarify the next steps for the affected schemes and any additional enforcement measures.
