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Islamabad’s Capital Development Authority (CDA) has launched a major crackdown on housing societies selling more files than available land, aiming to protect homebuyers and curb real estate fraud in the capital.
Roshan Pakistan Housing Society in sectors E-16 and E-17 is the first target, with CDA teams sealing its office after discovering excess file sales and failure to deliver promised development. This step marks one of the strongest enforcement moves in Islamabad’s real estate market in recent years.
The society has faced scrutiny for years. Its layout plan was cancelled due to discrepancies, and the No Objection Certificate (NOC) was revoked in 2017 after the 2011 development deadline was missed. Despite this, the society continued operations, and residents built homes without access to basic civic facilities like proper roads, drainage, and street lighting.
Homeowners have lodged complaints over poor living conditions, even after paying in full. CDA officials warned that selling excess files is a major fraud source, putting thousands of citizens at financial risk. In June 2025, the authority issued a final warning demanding immediate correction of violations and advised the public to avoid investing in unapproved schemes.
The CDA has also announced that the crackdown will expand to other housing societies engaging in similar practices, reinforcing accountability and safeguarding buyer interests in Islamabad’s real estate sector.
