CDA Declares 127 Homes Illegal in Islamabad's Tele Gardens Scheme

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has declared approximately 127 houses and structures within Islamabad’s Tele Gardens Housing Scheme illegal. The authority stated that these properties were constructed on land designated as a green area under the society’s approved layout plan from 2005. In a public notice, the CDA emphasized that the disputed land belongs to the authority and any subsequent allotment, transfer, or sale is unlawful. This announcement has triggered significant anxiety among residents, who fear imminent demolition or legal action. Homeowners, many of whom invested life savings into properties valued at around Rs. 45 million each, have accused both the housing scheme management and CDA officials of negligence. Residents claim the plots were sold legally by developers associated with the B-17 and Faisal Hills groups. Affected families have appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for intervention, arguing they are victims of regulatory failures and disputed land transfers. This development occurs amidst broader anti-encroachment operations by the CDA in surrounding areas, highlighting ongoing tensions between urban planning enforcement and residential property rights in the capital.