A review of residential allocations at the University of Karachi has revealed alleged irregularities involving official housing. According to available records, dozens of university residences remain occupied by retired employees, families of deceased staff members, and other individuals despite the expiry of their authorized stay.
The findings have raised concerns because many serving university employees continue to wait for official accommodation. Consequently, questions have emerged regarding the implementation of housing regulations and the availability of residential units.
The review highlights the continued occupation of several government-owned residences beyond the period permitted under university rules.
Review Identifies 72 Occupied University Houses
According to the available details, 72 university houses are currently occupied by retired employees, families of deceased employees, and other individuals.
The review also identified additional cases involving other university properties.
Two employees have reportedly been living in the Foreign Faculty Guest House for several years. Meanwhile, one university residence is being used by a bureaucrat, while three houses are occupied by security officers.
These figures have drawn attention to the management of official residential facilities at the university.
University Rules Set One-Year Limit
Under the University of Karachi’s housing rules, retired employees are permitted to retain an official residence for only one year after retirement.
However, the official list reviewed indicates that many occupants have continued living in university residences well beyond the permitted period.
As a result, several government houses remain unavailable for current employees who qualify for official accommodation.
Some Occupations Continue for More Than 18 Years
The review further revealed that some unauthorized occupations have continued for exceptionally long periods.
According to the available documents, several residences have remained occupied for more than 18 years after the authorized period expired.
In addition, some former professors and university officers have reportedly continued using official residences illegally for nine to ten years.
These cases have intensified concerns over compliance with university housing regulations.
Estate Office Notices Produce Limited Results
Documents also show that the University of Karachi’s Estate Office has issued notices to individuals occupying the residences.
The notices directed the occupants to vacate the university houses in accordance with the applicable rules.
However, the available records indicate that most of these notices have not resulted in the recovery of the properties.
Meanwhile, serving university employees continue to await the allocation of official accommodation, as dozens of residences remain occupied despite the expiry of the authorized stay.
