SC seeks report from CDA on illegal constructions in Margala Hills

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has sought a report from the Capital Development Authority (CDA) on illegal constructions in Margalla Hills.

The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench, led by Justice Ameenuddin Khan, heard the case regarding unlawful constructions in the Margala Hills. During which the CDA lawyer and Director General Environment appeared before the court.

On this occasion, the lawyer of Monal Restaurant said that our restaurant was demolished on the order of the Supreme Court Constitutional Bench, but there are still around 134 hotels, restaurants and kiosks in Margalla Hills.

Justice Mazhar asked how many illegal constructions are currently established in Margalla Hills. On this Municipal Corporation’s Lawyer said that 80 to 132 constructions are left on Margalla Hills, while Islamabad Club also comes in Margalla Hills National Park.

On this occasion, Justice Naeem Akhtar said that in the master plan of 1960, the Supreme Court was also built within the boundaries of Margalla National Park, the CDA should first look into the illegal constructions around Monal.

Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail asked whether the decision of the Supreme Court was only for Monal. The court has set the rules regarding the construction in Margalla Hills, why does CDA not do its job.

Justice Mussarat Hilali said that why CDA is violating court orders?

The DG Environment told the court that more than 50 kiosks are currently running in Margalla Hills which are causing environmental problems in Margalla Hills.

The court orders restrained the demolition of the booths.

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