IHC stops work on Aleem Khan’s housing society

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday ordered to stop development work on Aleem Khan Housing Society for alleged occupation of land and sought report from Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA).

During hearing Chief Justice Islamabad High Court Justice Athar Minallah remarked that why the case of occupation of land by influential person should not be sent to the Prime Minister. To this the Housing Society Counsel Babar Awan replied that we have confidence on the court.

Chairman CDA Amir Ahmad Ali appeared and informed the court that board had issued NOC to the society during the tenure of previous government. Court should give us some time and he will inform the court about facts after scrutinizing the matter.

Chief Justice remarked, "Local persons prayed for the registration of FIR but first we wait for CDA report. The CJ further observed, "We have confidence on CDA chairman that he will inform the court about facts of the government land".

The court has barred the usage of controversial land till further orders. CJ observed, "Prime Minister said that there should be rule of law". To this Babar Awan said if this work has been done in the tenure of incumbent Prime Minister then he takes back his power of attorney. Court remarked, "It is government job that it should stop illegal occupation of state lands. Later the court adjourned the hearing till Friday.