CDA orders illegal occupants to vacate G-6 flats in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority has served notices to occupants of its flats in Sector G-6, directing those without legal entitlement to vacate the premises within seven days.

According to the notice, the action follows a judgement of the Islamabad High Court dated Feb 13, 2023, as well as Supreme Court and subsequent court orders. The notice stated that those residing in the CDA flats at Aabpara in G-6 had no legal basis to continue occupying the authority’s property.

"Pursuant to the judgement dated 13.02.2023 passed by the Honorable Islamabad High Court, Islamabad…and Supreme Court order dated 01.06.2023 and order dated 30.07.2025 passed in C.R.P all illegal occupants residing in CDA Flats located at Aabpara Sector G-6 Islamabad have no legal grounds to retain the CDA property under their illegal occupation,"

The notice warned that if the flats were not vacated within seven days of issuance, the premises would be cleared without any further notice.

Background of the flats

The CDA had built the residential units near Aabpara Market and intended to transfer them to the housing ministry for allotment to government employees. However, the terms of that arrangement were not finalised before the 2005 earthquake. After the disaster, survivors and displaced families were accommodated there.

Later, during the 2007 Lal Masjid operation, police personnel began residing in the flats. They have continued to live there since then, along with a number of other government employees.

An official said the 200 flats were completed by the CDA in 2003 under a redevelopment scheme approved by the federal cabinet in 1998. The project was designed to replace older government quarters and provide safer housing for employees. The same official said the flats, once seen as a marker of a more modern Islamabad, were now in a state of neglect, with broken commitments and sewage overflow adding to their deterioration.

Survey findings and CDA response

According to a joint survey conducted by the CDA and the Estate Office, most of the 200 flats were occupied by police personnel. The remaining units were found to be in the possession of CDA employees, staff of federal departments and private individuals. The flats had been occupied unlawfully over the years, with police personnel making up the majority of occupants.

When contacted, CDA spokesperson Shahid Kiani said the authority would examine the issue and proceed under the applicable rules and regulations.

"We will decide this matter [illegal possession] in accordance with rules and regulations,"