CDA Issues Final Warning to Bahria Town on Public Land Compliance

The Capital Development Authority has issued a strict final show cause notice to Bahria Town, demanding the transfer of 487.92 kanals of public amenity land, roads, and parking areas within 10 days warning that non-compliance will trigger immediate legal and administrative action.

CDA stated that Bahria Town ignored multiple reminders issued throughout 2025, despite being legally obligated under the CDA Ordinance 1960, ICT Zoning Regulation 1992, and the Private Schemes Regulations 2023 to hand over all areas designated for public use. The authority also cited several Islamabad High Court rulings from 2017, 2018, and 2025, which leave “no room for discretion” in enforcing zoning laws and protecting public land.

Officials said layout plans for Bahria Paradise Commercial Schemes I–IV, approved in August 2023, cover 893.91 kanals. Bahria Town was required to transfer all public buildings, parking spaces, and road networks free of cost.

However, CDA revealed that 306.9 kanals of amenity land and 181.02 kanals of roads and parking areas still remain untransferred. Even the graveyard land mandated under clause 34(24) has not been handed over.

The notice also highlights that Bahria Town failed to submit compliance reports, display boards, and updated satellite/drone imagery documents needed to confirm proper demarcation of public use sites.

CDA warned that failure to comply may lead to involvement of NAB or FIA, suspension of building plan approvals, blocking access to the scheme, selling mortgaged plots for recovery, sealing offices, and demolition of unauthorized structures at the developer’s cost.

CDA has granted Bahria Town a final opportunity for a personal hearing before the deadline, stressing that the action aims to secure land reserved for community facilities and prevent misuse.