ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday ordered the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to conclude inquiry against its officials who allegedly extended undue favours to the developer of Safa Gold Shopping Mall.
While hearing a petition filed by the management of the mall, Justice Aamer Farooq of the IHC further directed the CDA and the mall’s management to mutually resolve the dispute over construction of a cinema house at the top floor of the plaza.
The CDA sealed Safa Gold Mall in Jinnah Super Market, F-7, on July 28 for violating building codes and the original layout plan.
However, the IHC on August 5 ordered reopening of the mall after its owner agreed to clear Rs220 million CDA dues and also undertook to remove encroachments in its surrounding areas.
The mall’s covered area is 3,177 square yards, but it had encroached upon its surrounding areas.
The CDA also claimed that the owner constructed two additional storeys and occupied a nearby nullah by covering it with concrete and using the space to install heavy generators and air conditioning plants for the mall.
While directing the CDA to submit the inquiry report before the court, Justice Farooq adjourned the hearing until Sept 19.
Published in Dawn, August 31st, 2016
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