ISLAMABAD: A major property dispute has emerged in Islamabad after the Capital Development Authority (CDA) issued notices to more than 127 homeowners in Tele Gardens Housing Scheme, declaring their properties illegal for allegedly being constructed on designated green areas.
According to reports, the CDA’s enforcement wing served notices to residents during the past week. The authority stated that the houses and buildings were built on land marked as green space in the approved Lay Out Plan of Tele Gardens. With each house estimated to be worth around Rs45 million, the total value of properties facing legal uncertainty exceeds Rs5.7 billion.
Residents Criticise CDA Action
Tele Gardens Housing Scheme operates under the Multi-Professional Cooperative Housing Society, developed by property businessman Chaudhry Abdul Majeed, who also developed Faisal Hills and Sector B-17. Authorities approved the housing scheme on February 18, 2005. However, the CDA claims the disputed land was transferred to the authority on June 24, 2005, through an official transfer deed.
The CDA argues that construction on land reserved as green area violates building regulations and approved planning guidelines. Consequently, the authority declared the structures unauthorised and warned residents about possible further action.
Meanwhile, affected homeowners strongly criticised the operation and accused officials of targeting middle-class families while ignoring influential developers. Residents stated that they purchased the plots legally and completed payments years ago. They argued that ordinary buyers should not suffer because of alleged irregularities involving developers and officials.
Families Demand Government Intervention
Residents also compared the current operation with recent demolitions in Bari Imam, where authorities removed several structures during anti-encroachment drives. They fear similar demolitions could now take place in Tele Gardens.
Affected families have appealed to the Prime Minister for immediate intervention and questioned why authorities waited nearly 20 years before raising objections over the housing scheme.
