List of 99 Illegal Housing Societies in Islamabad

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has recently issued a major public notice, declaring a list of 99 illegal housing societies in Islamabad. This decisive action is a critical step to curb unauthorized real estate developments and protect citizens from fraudulent investments.

For anyone considering a property investment in the capital city, this is a vital piece of information. The CDA has made it clear that these societies are operating without the mandatory approvals, including a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and an approved Layout Plan (LOP).

The Problem: Why Are These Societies Illegal?

A housing society is declared illegal when it fails to comply with the CDA Ordinance 1960 and the ICT Zoning Regulations 1992. The most common violations include:

Lack of NOC and Approved Layout Plan: This is the most significant issue. Developers are aggressively marketing and selling plots without the legal green light to do so.

Unauthorized Land Use: Many of these societies are built on land not zoned for residential or commercial use, violating Islamabad’s master plan.

Misleading Advertising: The illegal schemes often lure in buyers with glossy brochures and social media campaigns that falsely claim government approval and endorsement.

Selling More Plots Than Available Land: Some developers are selling more files or plots than the land they actually possess, a practice that leads to severe financial and legal repercussions for buyers.

The CDA has not only published the list but is also taking a firm stance against the sponsors of these illegal projects. Authorities are moving to place the names of the individuals involved on the Exit Control List (ECL) and have initiated a crackdown on suppliers providing construction materials to these unauthorized schemes.

List of 99 Illegal Housing Societies:

The full list of 99 illegal housing societies is available on the official CDA website. However, some of the names that have been widely reported include:

1. Royal City Housing Scheme Lehtrar Road
2. Japan Valley Kirpa
3. Ghouri Gardens, Lehtrar Road
4. Satti Town, Lehtrar Road
5. Simly Valley (1&2), Simly Dam Road
6. Dhanyal Town Hunro Thanda Pani
7. Ghakkar Town, Lehtrar Road
8. Usama Town, Hunro Thanda Pani
9. Abdullah Gardens Kuri Road
10. Centerbury Enclave near Park Road
11. Qurtbal Town Islamabad Highway
12. Commoners Sky Garden (Flower Valley)
13. Muzafarabad Town, Pid Begwal, Simly Dam Road
14. Madina Enclave Phase-I, Lehtrar – Simly Dam Link Road
15. Star Villas Housing Scheme Simly Dam Road
16. Saif Gardens, Ali Pur Farash, Lehtrar Road
17. Babar Enclave, Mora Noor
18. Doctors Enclave, Park Road
19. Green Avenue-II, Kuri Road
20. Hammad Town (Mouza Mohrian), Kuri Road
21. Marwa Town Islamabad Highway
22. Media City-1, Kirpa Road
23. Paradise Point HS, Lehtrar Road
24. Government Officers Co-operative Housing Scheme
25. Badar Farms, Simly Dam Road
26. Green Field, Simly Dam Road
27. Shaheen Farms, Simly Dam Road
28. Kohsar Enclave near Naval Farms, Simly Dam Road
29. Ali Town
30. Green Meadows (North Ridge) Housing Scheme
31. Al-Rayan Society
32. Land Sub-division sponsored by Mr. Raja Farukh on the south of Korang River near Bani Gala Bridge
33. Katrsaz Villas near D-12 Shah Allah Ditta, Zone-III, Islamabad
34. Major Makhdoom Society
35. Green Hills
36. Arcadia City
37. Aryan Enclave, Main Korang Road, Bani Gala
38. Adil Valley, Simly Dam Road
39. Adil Farms, Simly Dam Road
40. Al-Syed Avenue, Park Road
41. Al-Rehman City View, Lehtrar Road (near PS Nilore)
42. Al-Rehman Villas, Kuri Road near Attock Petroleum
43. Al-Huda Town, Lehtrar Road
44. Ali Model Town
45. Abdullah Garden Kuri Road
46. Asian Ranches Villas, Lehtrar, Simly Dam Link Road
47. Arsalan Town, Lehtrar Road
48. Abu Bakar Town, Islamabad Highway
49. Ameer Khan Enclave, Mallah Road near Bahria Enclave
50. Blue Enclave/ Star Home, Lehtrar, Simly Dam Link Road
51. Burma Town, Lehtrar Road
52. Bylee Town, Kuri Road near Attock Petroleum
53. Bara Kahu Enclave, Islamabad
54. Bani Gala Hill View, Hill View Road, Bani Gala
55. Commoners Sky Garden (Flower Valley)
56. City View near Nilore
57. City Town, Lehtrar Road
58. Capital Gardens, Lehtrar Road
59. Dearm Land City, Lehtrar Road, Thanda Pani
60. Faisal Town Islamabad Highway
61. Ghouri Town, all Phases Islamabad Expressway
62. Green Avenue, Park Road
63. Green View Villas, Off Lehtrar Road
64. Green Valley (1&2), Simly Dam Road
65. Gulberg Town (1&2), Lehtrar Road
66. Gulf Residencia, Lehtrar Road
67. Green Residencia Lehtrar Road
68. Green Valley, Karor Road near Quran Complex
69. Hill View Houses, Simly Dam Road
70. Iqbal Town, Islamabad Expressway
71. Ideal Residencia near Park Enclave
72. Ittifaq Town, Old Kirpa Road, Off Lehtrar Road
73. Islamabad Saif Garden Kirpa Road, Off Lehtrar Road
74. J&K Farm Housing Scheme Islamabad Expressway
75. Kiani Town, Kirpa Road, Off Lehtrar Road
76. Karsaz Villas near D-12 Shah Allah Ditta
77. Land Sub-division sponsored by Mr. Shahzad, Sanjania Road, Bani Gala
78. Madina Town, Islamabad Highway
79. Muslim Town, Simly Dam Road
80. Margalla Gardens Lehtrar Road
81. Mufti Mehmood Enclave, Off Lehtrar Road
82. Makkah Town, Hurno Thanda Pani Nilore Islamabad
83. New University Town (near COMSATS), Park Road
84. Olive Wood Farms, Simly Dam Road
85. OGDCOL Town near Chattar Murree Road
86. Park Lane Valley, Park Road
87. PTV Colony, Simly Dam Road
88. Rawal Enclave Kuri Road
89. Rawal Enclave Phase-III, Lehtrar Road
90. Royal Homes/ Residencia, Lehtrar Road
91. Satti Town, Lehtrar Road
92. Spring Valley, Simly Dam Road
93. Sama Town
94. Tricon Agro-Farms, Simly Dam Road
95. The Enclave Housing Scheme, Main Bani Galla Road
96. Danyal Town, Hurno Thanda Pani Nilore Islamabad
97. Ghakar Town, Lehtrar Road (near Malal Bridge Nilore)
98. Usama Town, Hurno Thanda Pani (near Aziz Market Nilore Islamabad)
99. Yar Muhammad Society, Bani Gala

The Risks of Investing in an Illegal Society

For an investor, buying a plot in a non-compliant housing society can lead to a complete financial loss. Here’s why you should avoid them:

No Legal Protection: Your investment is not legally protected. The CDA has the authority to demolish any unauthorized construction, leaving you with no land and no legal recourse.

Lack of Essential Services: Illegal societies often lack basic utilities like electricity, gas, and water connections, as well as proper infrastructure such as roads, sewerage, and drainage systems.

No Property Ownership: Without an approved NOC, you cannot get your property registered legally, making it impossible to establish official ownership.

Future Complications: Even if a society manages to complete some development, future sales, transfers, and building permits will be impossible to obtain.

How to Verify if a Housing Society is CDA-Approved

Protecting your investment is simple and requires due diligence. Before you invest a single rupee, follow these steps:

Check the Official CDA Website: The most reliable source for information is the CDA’s official website. They maintain an updated list of both approved and illegal housing societies.

Request Legal Documents: Ask the developer to show you the official CDA-issued NOC and the approved Layout Plan. Do not rely on marketing brochures or verbal assurances.

Cross-Verify the Documents: Match the documents provided by the developer with the information on the CDA website.

Visit the Site: Physically visit the society to see if the development aligns with the approved layout plan. Check for reserved land for public amenities like parks, schools, and mosques.

Seek Professional Advice: Consider consulting a trusted property lawyer or a real estate expert to conduct legal due diligence on the society.