ISLAMABAD: The report submitted to the Supreme Court reveals that Bahria Town Karachi has gone beyond the agreed-upon land limits by 3,031 acres.
A survey team, led by the Karachi commissioner, disclosed this discrepancy to the court.
In the pursuit of recovering Rs460 billion from Bahria Town Karachi, the report emphasized that the housing society unlawfully holds an additional 3,031 acres of land, breaching the initial contract terms.
The agreed-upon land allocation was 16,896 acres, but the current possession stands at 19,931 acres, as highlighted in the report.
Of the excess land, 813 acres are in Malir district and 2,222 acres in Jamshoro. Furthermore, Bahria Town Karachi has encroached upon areas designated for forests, as per the findings in the report, compiled with assistance from SUPARCO, the Survey of Pakistan, and the forest department.
The Supreme Court, during a hearing led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, proactively sought details from the Sindh government regarding the extent of land occupied by Bahria Town in Karachi.
Additionally, the court directed the Sindh government and Malir Development Authority to conduct a survey, involving the petitioner, Mehmood Akhtar Naqvi, as part of the team.
During the proceedings, the court promptly summoned records of the funds deposited by Bahria Town and requested the presence of the court’s accountant to address these financial aspects.
Salman Aslam Butt, representing the housing society’s owner, Malik Riaz, appeared in court during the hearing.
