Key Takeaways
- The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has cancelled the layout plan for Bahria Town Phases III-E and IV.
- Bahria Town failed to meet the required conditions for obtaining an NOC, despite 15 years passing.
- The CDA has directed the removal of illegal commercial buildings and restoration of public amenities.
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has cancelled the approved layout plan for Bahria Town Phases III-E and IV, covering 2,999 kanals, due to alleged violations of the plan’s terms and conditions. The decision was made after Bahria Town failed to meet the required conditions for obtaining an NOC, despite the passage of approximately 15 years.
According to a letter issued by the CDA Housing Directorate, the authority had approved the layout plan in 2010, subject to certain requirements. However, Bahria Town did not comply with these conditions, leading to the cancellation of the plan. The CDA has directed the housing scheme’s management to vacate plots designated for public amenities, including parks, playgrounds, open spaces, and public buildings, and restore them according to the approved layout plan.
Bahria Town submitted a response to the notice issued by the CDA, but the authority rejected it, describing the reply as inconsistent with the facts. In September 2025, the CDA issued a final show-cause notice, further emphasizing the need for compliance with the approved layout plan.
The CDA also cited an audit objection regarding the alleged construction of a commercial building along Corniche Road in Bahria Town Phases III-E and IV without CDA approval. The Departmental Accounts Committee directed the removal of illegal commercial buildings constructed on riverbed, graveyard, park, and open-space land.
In response to these violations, the CDA has withdrawn the layout plan with immediate effect and suspended the processing and approval of other Bahria Town cases, citing the company as a defaulter. The authority has also directed its enforcement wing to take action for the demolition or removal of works, buildings, and structures constructed in the scheme.
The cancellation of the layout plan for Bahria Town Phases III-E and IV is a significant development in the ongoing dispute between the CDA and Bahria Town over the management and development of the housing scheme. The CDA has emphasized the importance of adherence to approved plans and the need for compliance with all terms and conditions.
The CDA’s decision is part of a broader effort to ensure that all housing schemes in the country are developed in accordance with approved plans and regulations, promoting transparency and accountability in the construction sector.
