CDA Intensifies Anti-Encroachment Drive, Reclaims 712 Kanals of State Land in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: In line with the directives of Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, the CDA has intensified comprehensive operations to eliminate illegal constructions and encroachments across the Federal Capital. The ongoing drive is being supervised by Deputy Director General Enforcement, Dr. Anam Fatima.Following the successful recovery of 712 kanals of prime state land from illegal occupants adjacent to the Diplomatic Enclave, the Authority has launched the next phase of action in the Noorpur Shahan area. The operation aims to reclaim encroached estate land in accordance with law and ensure the protection of public property.Various formations of the CDA are actively participating in the operation. Officials from the Planning Wing’s Land Survey Section and the Geo-Spatial Wing have been deployed on-site to ensure accuracy, transparency, and efficient execution. The anti-encroachment drive is also receiving full support from the Islamabad District Administration and Islamabad Police.During this phase, legal notices have been duly issued to occupants for the removal of illegal constructions and encroachments, paving the way for the lawful recovery of state land.To address genuine public concerns, a dedicated camp office has been established in the area to facilitate the resolution of issues related to Built-Up Properties (BUP), land distribution, and other legitimate matters. Officers from the Planning Wing, Land Directorate, and Enforcement Directorate are present at the camp office to provide on-the-spot assistance to residents. On the instructions of the Chairman CDA, the Authority remains fully committed to ensuring transparency, fairness, and justice throughout the operation. While illegal occupations on estate land are being removed, strict legal action will be taken against those involved in unlawful encroachments, strictly in accordance with the law.The CDA reaffirms its unwavering commitment to safeguarding state land and upholding the rule of law in the broader interest of Islamabad’s planned and sustainable development. It is pertinent to mention that, under the directions of the Chairman CDA, the Authority is working round the clock to eradicate illegal constructions and encroachments. So far, estate land worth billions of rupees has been successfully reclaimed from illegal occupants.