Key Takeaways
- The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has initiated an operation against illegal constructions along Islamabad Expressway.
- More than 50 construction units have been targeted, including those in Sohan-Iqbal Town and between Korang Bridge and Gulberg Greens.
- Owners were given notice to rectify violations and complete fire safety arrangements, but many failed to comply.
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has launched a campaign against illegal buildings and encroachments along Islamabad Expressway, targeting more than 50 construction units so far.
The operation, which involves the CDA’s Building Control Section and Enforcement Directorate, is in collaboration with the district administration and Islamabad Police.
The CDA has identified several commercial buildings that violated approved building plans and lacked mandatory fire safety arrangements, including emergency exits and fire safety equipment.
Owners were served notices to rectify violations and complete fire safety arrangements, but many failed to meet the requirements within the notice period.
As a result, the CDA took action under applicable building control regulations, sealing and regularizing the constructions.
The CDA emphasized the importance of compliance with approved building plans and the maintenance of essential fire safety measures, including emergency exits and fire safety equipment.
The operation covers areas such as Sohan-Iqbal Town and between Korang Bridge, Korang Police Station, and Gulberg Greens, with 34 units identified in the former and 24 in the latter.
The CDA is currently surveying the remaining areas to identify further violations and ensure all constructions comply with regulations.
The CDA stressed the need for commercial buildings to maintain essential fire safety measures and comply with approved building plans.
