Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD:The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has reclaimed more than 712 kanals of state land during an ongoing anti-encroachment operation in areas adjacent to the Diplomatic Enclave, officials said on Friday.The operation, which has been underway for over a month, is being carried out under the directives of CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa as part of a broader campaign against illegal constructions in the federal capital.According to officials, the enforcement activity is being supervised by Deputy Director General Enforcement Dr Anam Fatima, with assistance from the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration and Islamabad Police.The CDA said that prior to the operation, notices were issued to illegal occupants and a site office was established to examine legal claims submitted by residents. Public announcements were also made to encourage voluntary evacuation before the start of demolition activities.Several illegal structures were demolished during the operation using heavy machinery. Officials said the action was carried out without resistance.
Authorities further stated that cases are being registered against individuals involved in the sale and purchase of illegally occupied land through fraudulent documentation. Residents have been advised to report instances of illegal occupation to the relevant departments.Randhawa said the authority would continue action against encroachments with a zero-tolerance policy, particularly against land mafias, and directed officials to ensure measures were taken to prevent re-encroachment on reclaimed land.
The CDA added that in recent months, estate land worth billions of rupees has been reclaimed across various parts of Islamabad as part of ongoing enforcement efforts.
