SC directs govt for comprehensive report on slums

ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court (SC) has sought a slums(Katchi abadis) policy report from the federal government within two weeks.

The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court heard the slums (Katchi Abadis) clearance case of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and sought the federal government for a report on slums within two weeks.

Justice Aminuddin, head of the Constitutional Bench, has said that the power to regulate informal housing settlements lies with the provinces and local governments.

Justice Jamal Mandokhail has inquired that what can the federal government legislate on the provincial authority.

Justice Rizvi said that the land mafia build slums on the banks of the drains. Slums and houses are built on plots of public facilities. Tell the government what measures it has taken to prevent slums.

Counsel CDA while arguing in the court said that Capital Development Authority has notified 10 slums. First of all, the definition of slum should be defined.

Justice Jamal Mandokhail said that if there is any encroachment other than these slums, government should take action as there are laws against illegal possession. On this, the CDA lawyer informed the court that the court itself has issued an stay order against the release of possession.

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