Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Tuesday (August 3) sealed 22 buildings in Sector E-11, due to the developers’ failure to follow building bylaws, news sources reported. It is expected that in the coming days, more buildings will be sealed after the completion of the necessary anti-encroachment measures. The buildings sealed were located in and around the E-11 area. The owners are asked to submit their written reply to the show causes notices issued a few days back.
The recent development is also in connection with the urban flood caused by the cloud burst in Islamabad that resulted in the overflow of the natural storm drain due to the encroachment on it.
Furthermore, authorities have stated that the said sector is outside the legal purview of the CDA and building control authority because of the legal protection afforded by former President Ayub Khan’s directives. The authorities, however, have presented a summary to the cabinet to withdraw the exemption status in order to fully execute the Islamabad master plan in the region.
Furthermore, according to the information supplied, there are five unlawfully erected housing societies in the mentioned sector, in addition to the 70 multi-story structures
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