Islamabad’s Capital Development Authority (CDA) has launched a strong action against 99 housing societies declared illegal within the city limits. The civic body has made the list public on its official website, warning citizens to be cautious before making any property investments.
According to CDA officials, many of these societies have been operating without the required No Objection Certificates (NOCs) or approved layout plans. Some have even sold more plots than the land they legally own. The authority says such activities mislead buyers and create serious urban planning issues.
To stop those behind these schemes from leaving the country, the CDA has moved to place the names of their sponsors and owners on the Exit Control List (ECL). For this, it has formally approached the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to provide complete details of the individuals involved.
CDA Chairman and Islamabad Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa has directed officials to prepare a full record of all housing and cooperative societies in the Islamabad Capital Territory. This includes gathering accurate information about land ownership, plot allotments, and approvals.
The crackdown will not only target illegal societies but also those supplying construction materials to them. Authorities have made it clear that no encroachment or unauthorized construction will be tolerated, as such developments damage the city’s environment and disrupt its planned growth.
With this campaign, the CDA aims to protect both Islamabad’s landscape and the public from falling victim to fraudulent housing projects.
