By Our Correspondent<\/p>\n
ISLAMABAD, Oct 12: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has launched an intensified enforcement drive against illegal construction and unauthorised commercial activities along Islamabad Expressway East, identifying 377 structures for action and sealing 58 buildings so far.<\/p>\n
The development came as CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf inspected the Islamabad Expressway Service Road East project and reviewed ongoing construction and enforcement activities.<\/p>\n
According to officials, of the 377 structures identified for enforcement, 281 are commercial buildings. As many as 34 buildings in Sohan, Iqbal Town and 24 in the areas around Korang Bridge, Korang Police Station and Gulberg Greens have been sealed.<\/p>\n
Another 124 structures between Sohan and Khanna Bridge have been identified for demolition, with the operation already under way.<\/p>\n
The enforcement drive, being conducted by the CDA Building Control Section and Enforcement Directorate in coordination with the district administration and Islamabad Police, targets unauthorised construction, non-conforming land use, construction without approval and violations of mandatory fire-safety requirements.<\/p>\n
Officials told the CDA chairman that Rs250.59 million had so far been recovered in land-use conversion charges, charges relating to construction without approval and de-sealing fees. Around Rs3 billion remains recoverable under applicable regulations for land-use conversion, unauthorised construction and violations involving setbacks, floor-area ratio and covered area.<\/p>\n
During his visit, Mr Ashraf directed the project team to accelerate work on the Expressway East Service Road while ensuring compliance with approved designs, technical specifications and construction standards.<\/p>\n
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He said the project was important for improving connectivity, easing traffic congestion and strengthening Islamabad\u2019s road network. He ordered continuous field monitoring and strict quality control, besides effective traffic management to minimise inconvenience to commuters.<\/p>\n
The chairman also directed the relevant CDA formations to ensure uniform and uninterrupted enforcement of building-control and land-use regulations as well as fire-safety requirements.<\/p>\n
He said illegal construction and activities in violation of planning regulations would not be allowed to undermine public safety or the planned development of the capital.<\/p>\n
The visit was attended by the additional deputy commissioner (general), Islamabad, the concerned assistant commissioner and senior CDA officials.<\/p>\n
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