ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has restrained the Capital Development Authority (CDA) from taking action against houses in Ghauri Town Phase 7, Islamabad, by issuing a stay order on demolition notices.

Justice Muhammad Azam Khan passed a written order while hearing a petition filed by Advocate Mohammad Asif Gujar.

The court issued notices to the CDA and other respondents, seeking their replies in the matter.

According to the petition, the CDA had issued a demolition notice on February 24, which was challenged before the court.

The petitioner argued that the notices were served during the holy month of Ramazan, causing severe mental distress and anguish to approximately 20,000 residents of Ghori Town Phase 7.

The court, while granting interim relief, restrained the CDA from taking any adverse action against the petitioner until further proceedings.

The petition further requested the regularisation of Ghori Town Phase 7 in light of the verdict in the Bani Gala case. It also sought directions for provision of basic utilities, including electricity and gas, to the residents of the area. The hearing is expected to continue after responses from the relevant authorities are submitted.

Published in Dawn, March 20th, 2026