ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has sealed 58 buildings and recovered more than Rs250 million during an enforcement operation against illegal construction and unauthorised commercial activities along Islamabad Expressway East.
The details were shared during a visit by CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf to the Islamabad Expressway Service Road East Project on Thursday, where he reviewed construction progress and directed officials to ensure timely completion without compromising quality standards.
According to a CDA statement, 124 structures between Sohan and Khanna Pul have been identified for demolition, while a total of 377 structures, including 281 commercial buildings, have been identified for enforcement action.
The operation has so far resulted in the recovery of Rs250.59 million, while approximately Rs3 billion remains recoverable under applicable regulations.
During the visit, the CDA chairman was briefed on violations of building control regulations, illegal construction and unauthorised commercial activities along the expressway.
He directed officials to ensure strict and uniform enforcement of building regulations, land-use rules and mandatory fire safety requirements.
Reviewing progress on the Service Road East Project, Sohail Ashraf instructed the concerned departments to complete construction within the approved timeline and in accordance with the project’s designs and quality standards.
He reiterated the authority’s commitment to improving Islamabad’s infrastructure, accelerating development projects and ensuring planned urban development.