The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Tuesday permitted the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to conduct operations in model villages while overturning the ruling of a single member bench.
A division bench, which included Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif, suspended a previous order made by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani that had imposed restrictions on such activities.
During the proceedings, the counsel for the CDA argued that the land designated for model villages had been acquired nearly 60 years ago, yet full possession had not been transferred.
It was also mentioned that individuals from outside the locality had taken over the areas. Advocate Qaiser Imam, representing the residents, urged the court to prevent the CDA from acting against local residents.
Nevertheless, IHC dismissed the request to stop the operations. The ruling enables the CDA to continue its activities in the model villages.
CDA to transfer possession of houses in E12
CDA is also expected to transfer possession of plots in the E-12 sector of Islamabad within a timeframe of one to two months.
Several individuals acquired plots from the CDA in 1989, believing that development would be finalised within a year.
According to the initial plan, the plots were scheduled to be delivered in 1990.
Nevertheless, delays have persisted for more than 30 years, resulting in uncertainty for many allottees regarding when they will have the opportunity to construct their homes.
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