Zubair Qureshi
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has foiled an attempt to encroach state land adjoining Centaurs Mall along the Quaid-e-Azam Avenue.
During the action taken on Tuesday, Enforcement Directorate demolished structures being constructed on the state land. The operation was conducted by Enforcement Directorate while participated by other concerned formations.
According to an official of the CDA the action was taken on report of vigilance staff wherein it was reported that the contractor of the parking plot allotted by Municipal Administration Directorate, MCI was carrying out construction beyond the parking plot line on the CDA land.
Taking prompt action on the report, Enforcement Directorate demolished two under-construction rooms and shed constructed on the state land.
Besides, it was also reported that contractor has also established their office on state land, notices were served to the contractor of parking area to remove container based offices within 24 hours failing which action would be taken. The contractor has been further warned to avoid any future attempt in this regard.
Meanwhile, another team of Enforcement Directorate on indication of staff of Building Control Directorate demolished a huge illegally constructed structure comprising upon 05 rooms and one wash room in the Mulpur area. Similarly, team of Enforcement Directorate also removed several construction material selling points in Markaz G-8 and confiscated encroachment material.
