ISLAMABAD: The Building Control South division of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) with advanced geo-tagging technology has pinpointed 597 illicit structures scattered throughout Islamabad.
The initial phase of geo-tagging commenced approximately 3 months ago, targeting both lawful and unauthorized commercial structures under the jurisdiction of Building Control South (BCS).
While the first wave focused on enhancing internal procedures, the CDA plans to make this data accessible to citizens on its official website in the subsequent stages.
With the conclusion of this digital survey, the directorate has curated an inventory of 597 illegal constructions along with their precise coordinates.
This list has been duly communicated to the Directorate of Enforcement for immediate corrective measures.
Simultaneously, efforts are also underway to have this information published on the CDA’s official website by the Information Technology Directorate.
The sources within the CDA emphasized that this digital dissemination aims to inform and educate the public, fostering awareness to prevent potential future losses.
In the past, data remained confined to files, lacking a comprehensive automated system for centralized information gathering.
However, the recent on-ground survey employed geo-tagging through Google Maps, enabling the integration of essential details alongside building locations.
Upon online publication, comprehensive information about both commercial and residential structures will be available for public access, streamlining future decision-making.
This innovative approach would facilitate users in swiftly accessing location, dimensions, conditions, legal status, and ownership details through a single click.
As per the details, the Director of Building Control South, Muhammad Shafi Marwat, affirmed the completion of a list cataloging illegal commercial structures, each equipped with accurate geo-tagging.
Moreover, he also clarified that these unauthorized constructions have been erected without CDA’s approval and are subject to case-specific legal actions, including sealing and demolition.
Source: The Nation
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Excellent. Highly commendable
Late but good decision. Many buildings are underway to be constructed within four or five years for marketing but still didn’t affix a single brick. Who is responsible for this kind of activity. Secondly CDA should stop more societies for the control of climate change and advise to complete the existing.
Make and enforce strict building laws “before” anyone starts construction.
Excellent. Highly commendable
Excellent.