ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has cancelled the approved layout plan for Bahria Town Phases III-E and IV, citing alleged violations of the approved scheme and failure to fulfil required conditions.
The decision affects an area covering approximately 2,999 kanals. The layout plan for the two phases was originally approved by the CDA on December 18, 2010, subject to the developer meeting specified conditions and obtaining the required no-objection certificate (NOC).
In a letter issued by the CDA Housing Directorate, the authority alleged that Bahria Town (Pvt) Ltd had failed to fulfil several mandatory requirements despite the passage of nearly 15 years.
According to the CDA, the developer was directed in 2025 to vacate and restore areas that had been reserved for public amenities. These areas included parks, playgrounds, open spaces and sites designated for public buildings.
The authority said Bahria Town submitted a response to the notice but rejected the explanation, stating that it was not supported by the facts. The CDA subsequently issued a final show-cause notice to the company.
The authority also referred to an audit observation concerning alleged unauthorised commercial construction along Corniche Road in Bahria Town Phases III-E and IV.
The audit observation for 2023-24 reportedly highlighted the construction of a commercial building without CDA approval. The matter was subsequently discussed by the Departmental Accounts Committee headed by the Interior Ministry secretary.
The committee directed action against structures allegedly constructed on areas designated as riverbed, graveyard, park or open space.
Following the proceedings, the CDA withdrew and cancelled the layout plan approved in 2010 with immediate effect.
The authority has also suspended the processing and approval of other cases submitted by Bahria Town (Pvt) Ltd, describing the company as a CDA defaulter.
Separately, the CDA Housing Directorate has directed its enforcement wing to take action against buildings, works and structures constructed within the affected scheme. The directive includes demolition or removal of structures found to have been built in violation of the approved layout plan.
Bahria Town, however, has rejected the CDA’s decision. A company official described the action as unlawful and said the developer had already submitted a revised layout plan to the authority for approval.
The official alleged that instead of considering the revised plan, the CDA unilaterally cancelled the previously approved layout plan.
The dispute highlights an ongoing disagreement between the development authority and the housing developer over compliance with the approved scheme, public amenity areas and the status of revised planning proposals. Further legal or administrative proceedings may determine the next steps regarding the affected phases and structures.
