IN a case of violation of layout plans, the Islamabad High Court has directed the CDA to stir into action against the defaulting housing society (June 3).

The CDA was established to develop a modern city at the foot of the Margallas, with all amenities to serve as the new capital of Pakistan.

The credit goes to Brig Yahya Khan, former CDA chairman, for most of the development work. However, the CDA has miserably failed to provide residential accommodation to the growing population of the capital.

The private sector was associated with the development efforts of the CDA to solve the housing problem. In Zone V, all development work is being carried out by housing societies of various hues and colours.

The members of the housing societies have complained that the management of these societies have not been able to provide them basic amenities, facilities, services and utilities.

Most of the complaints are regarding water, gas and electricity. The attitude of the management of these societies towards residents, members' grievances and complaints is callous to say the least.

Cleanliness like security is another issue which has been ignored by the management of housing schemes in Zone V.

We live in O-9, NPF Housing Scheme, on the fringe of Bahria Town. The difference between the quality of services available to the residents of Bahria Town and the O-9 Housing Scheme is more than obvious. Residents of the DHA are also not satisfied with the services provided by the DHA management.

I would advise the authorities concerned to carry out a survey in Zone V to determine violation of the approved layout plans of these schemes and the quality of services being provided to the members/residents and consider the appointment of administrators where necessary.

However, the CDA will have to create and develop a committed cadre for this task.

ASGHAR MAHMOOD Islamabad