ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP):The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has taken action against 58 construction units along the eastern service road of Islamabad Expressway for violations of building-control regulations, including unauthorised construction, non-conforming use and inadequate fire-safety arrangements. The action covers 34 units between Sohan and Iqbal Town and 24 between Korang Bridge, Korang Police Station and Gulberg Greens. More structures have been identified for legal action, while a survey of …
58 units face action over Expressway building violations
ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP):The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has taken action against 58 construction units along the eastern service road of Islamabad Expressway for violations of building-control regulations, including unauthorised construction, non-conforming use and inadequate fire-safety arrangements.
The action covers 34 units between Sohan and Iqbal Town and 24 between Korang Bridge, Korang Police Station and Gulberg Greens. More structures have been identified for legal action, while a survey of the remaining area is continuing, according to the authority.
The operation is being conducted by the CDA’s Building Control Section and Enforcement Directorate in coordination with the district administration and Islamabad Police.
Several commercial buildings were sealed after inspections found violations of building by-laws, non-conforming use and inadequate fire-safety provisions, the CDA said.
The authority said notices had been served on the owners and other concerned persons before enforcement action, allowing them time to rectify violations, complete fire-safety arrangements, regularise construction and obtain the required approvals.
The owners were also informed about regularisation fees and other government dues. However, the CDA said, several failed to comply with the notices or rectify the violations after the stipulated period had expired.
The enforcement drive also seeks to address issues relating to approved building plans, commercial use, construction permissions and government revenue.
The fire-safety aspect has emerged as a significant public-interest concern, particularly for commercial buildings used by employees, customers and visitors.
The CDA said inadequate emergency exits, fire-fighting equipment and other safety measures could expose occupants to avoidable risks.
It has advised owners of commercial properties along the service road to review their approved building plans, permitted use, construction permissions and fire-safety arrangements and obtain the required approvals or regularise violations where permissible.
The authority said the survey and enforcement operation would continue and further action would be taken under the applicable building-control regulations.
