In a major set back to Bahria Town investors, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has withdrawn the approved layout plan for Bahria Town’s Phase III-E and IV in Islamabad’s Zone-5.
The decision will take effect immediately, according to a CDA order issued on September 14, 2026.
The housing project covers around 2,999 kanals. The CDA had approved its layout plan in December 2010.
The authority said Bahria Town (Pvt) Ltd failed to meet several conditions linked to the approval.
It also said the developer did not complete the requirements for obtaining the No Objection Certificate (NOC).
The CDA said the required NOC had still not been obtained despite the passage of nearly 15 years.
According to the authority, development work and plot sales started before the NOC was issued.
The CDA said these activities were against the CDA Ordinance 1960 and the Islamabad Capital Territory Zoning Regulations, 1992.
The authority also pointed to changes and violations involving the approved layout plan.
It said some plots reserved for public facilities were constructed on or used for other purposes.
The CDA said it had earlier directed Bahria Town to vacate plots reserved for parks, playgrounds, open spaces and public buildings.
The authority also referred to a final show-cause notice issued in September 2025 over alleged violations and unauthorised structures.
The CDA said the Departmental Accounts Committee had also taken up the issue of illegal commercial buildings along Corniche Road.
According to the CDA, the committee had ordered the removal of structures built in riverbed, graveyard, park and open-space areas.
The CDA further ordered suspension of processing and approval of other cases submitted by Bahria Town, describing the company as a CDA defaulter.
The authority has directed its enforcement and building-control wings to initiate action against illegal buildings and structures.
It also asked IESCO and SNGPL to provide service connections only according to CDA-approved layout and building plans.
The CDA directed relevant authorities to restrict advertisements for private housing schemes without the required approvals.
The order was issued with the approval of the CDA Member (Planning and Design).
