ISLAMABAD: (July 26, 2025); An important meeting was held at the CDA headquarters under the chairmanship of Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa. The meeting was attended by Member Planning Dr. Khalid Hafiz, Member Finance Tahir Naeem, Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch, DG Building and Housing, DG Planning, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Deputy DG Enforcement, Director DMA and other senior officers.
In line with the direction of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and under the leadership of Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, the progress of the ongoing campaign against encroachments in Islamabad was reviewed. This includes sealing illegal encroachments on state land, evicting illegal occupants, and taking action against unauthorized constructions over drains.
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The meeting was informed that a decision had been made in the previous meeting to issue a 24-hour notice to remove illegal encroachments on Islamabad’s drains, in addition to sealing them. This measure aims to prevent any emergency situation that may arise due to flooding during heavy monsoon rains.
It was further briefed that CDA, the Islamabad administration and DMA are working together to seal, demolish and clear encroachments on drains and water channels across all sectors of Islamabad as well as to reclaim state land from illegal occupants.
CDA has once again advised the public, in their best interest, to voluntarily remove all encroachments on drains. Residential and commercial buildings constructed over water channels and drains are not only illegal and hazardous but are also being sealed. Legal action will be taken against those responsible for illegal encroachments and they will bear full responsibility for any consequences.
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The meeting also decided to conduct a hydrological study of all drains in Islamabad to better manage and utilize the city’s water resources. Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa directed that all necessary procedures be completed promptly, and the hydrological study be initiated formally.
Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, said that while CDA is taking indiscriminate legal action against all illegal encroachments, a permanent monitoring system is also being established to prevent re-encroachment on cleared land. This system will include regular drone surveillance of relevant areas and the use of Google Earth for monitoring.
