The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has sealed several commercial plazas in Islamabad’s G-15 sector, including renowned establishments such as D. Watson and H&M Mart, causing a significant disruption to local businesses.
The entire street adjacent to the main Markaz Masjid has been sealed, affecting numerous businesses, including TCS courier office, mobile phone shops, computer stores, stationary outlets, fruit and vegetable stalls, naan shops, mechanics, and other small enterprises.
According to reports, these commercial properties were sealed due to illegal construction. However, this has raised questions about the CDA’s oversight during the construction of these buildings. Critics are asking whether those responsible for allowing these constructions will be held accountable.
The partial closure of the commercial market is causing inconvenience to the residents of G-15, G-16, and F-15, as they rely heavily on these businesses for their daily needs. The move has sparked frustration and uncertainty among both business owners and locals, as no clear timeline has been given for when or if these businesses will be allowed to reopen.
Before this decisive operation, the CDA had issued multiple legal notices to them and fulfilled other legal requirements. These individuals disregarded all notices because they knew they had no legal justification. Under the law, a Supreme Court decision cannot be challenged in any lower court.
Before this decisive operation, the CDA had issued multiple legal notices to them and fulfilled other legal requirements. These individuals disregarded all notices because they knew they had no legal justification. Under the law, a Supreme Court decision cannot be challenged in any lower court.
The CDA did not approve the blueprints for these buildings. The society was asked for the plans, but they did not provide them because they lacked the CDA-approved blueprints.
Adding to the residents’ woes, the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Housing Society’s poor implementation of the master plan for G-15 and F-15 sectors has left the area lacking basic amenities. There are no parks, proper street lights, or water facilities. The streets remain in disrepair, especially the main roads in G-15 Markaz, and security is a growing concern as street crime increases.
Despite these issues, the real estate market remains active, selling plots and houses in sectors where residents rely on expensive private water tankers.
The lack of basic infrastructure and services leaves locals questioning the oversight and role of both the CDA and the housing society, as the CDA neither fully owns nor disowns the sector, making it a neglected part of the city under the banner of Jammu and Kashmir Housing Society.
