The authority has identified building setback violations, a guard post and a generator on CDA land at the JUI-F chief’s residence in G-6.
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has directed the removal of unauthorised construction at the Islamabad residence of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman within 15 days.
The notice was issued on October 30 by CDA’s Directorate of Building Control (City) and affixed outside the residence in Sector G-6.
According to the notice, the authority identified three violations of the Islamabad Capital Territory Building Control Regulations 2020, as amended in 2023.
These include construction within building setback areas, a guard post built on CDA land and a generator installed on CDA land.
The notice also referred to an affidavit submitted by the property owner on March 18, 2019, when a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) was issued. In the affidavit, the owner had reportedly agreed to remove setback violations within three months and follow the applicable building regulations.
CDA stated that the required compliance had not been completed and directed the owner to remove the identified violations within 15 days.
The authority warned that failure to comply could lead to further legal action, including sealing or demolition of the unauthorised structures. It also mentioned the possibility of initiating proceedings for cancellation of the property’s allotment.
JUI-F Leader’s Son Raises Objection
Following the notice, Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s son, Maulana Asjad Mahmood, alleged that the action was retaliation for raising concerns about alleged encroachments involving a senior military official.
He criticised the authorities and described the move as an attempt to turn political differences into personal revenge.
These are allegations made by Asjad Mahmood. The CDA notice, meanwhile, identifies specific building and land-use violations and gives the property owner an opportunity to comply.
The case has brought attention to the enforcement of building regulations in Islamabad and the CDA’s responsibility to address unauthorised construction, including on privately occupied properties.
