ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Noorul Amin Mengal came down hard on officials of the civic agency during his visit to C series sectors on Wednesday as he suspended the deputy director general (environment) and reprimanded officials of enforcement and land wings for their failure in removing illegal houses in C-13.

Whereas, during his visit, he also announced that a Sports Enclave will be constructed in Shah Allah Ditta area on 300 kanals of CDA’s land. Facilities including volleyball, rock climbing, zip lining and cricket will be provided to people.

Chairman of the authority Noorul Amin Mengal on Wednesday visited Shah Allah Ditta, Margalla Avenue and sectors C-13, C-14, C-15 and C-16. Other senior officers of the authority accompanied the chairman during his visit, according to a press release.

It added that the CDA chief said the ancient route of Alexander the Great connecting Shah Allah Ditta to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa should also be restored and rehabilitated within Islamabad Trail 8.

Chairman announces construction of Sports Enclave in Shah Allah Ditta area

He came down hard on officials of the engineering wing for not completing the construction of a 50 feet road at the junction of Margalla Avenue and Sector D-12. He directed officials to complete the road in three days, adding that road lights must be installed on the avenue at the earliest. Fencing work along Margalla Avenue, especially near sector D-12 should be also completed as soon as possible, he added.

According to a press release, Mr Mengal also said curb stones along the Margalla Avenue, that are not fine quality, should be replaced immediately.

He also expressed his dissatisfaction on the slow pace of work on the Shah Allah Ditta underpass and service road along Margalla Avenue, warning the project director to improve his performance otherwise action would be taken on the basis of inefficiency.

He further added that the slip road connecting Margalla Avenue and Sector D-12 be dualised as a single road may lead to accidents. He said that traffic safety should be taken into account while planning the road to avert road accidents.

The chairman directed the member estate to immediately demolish the newly constructed built up properties in C-13 and other sectors. He directed DG enforcement to ensure that no new constructions are made in C-13, C-14, C-15 and C-16.

Whereas, while visiting sector C-14, he criticised performance of the environment wing and stated that they have failed to enforce the landscaping act. Therefore, he directed immediate suspension of deputy director general and one of his subordinate officials.

Published in Dawn, April 27th, 2023