The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Board on Friday approved a third-party audit of all CDA projects to ensure transparency, quality, and strict adherence to merit.
The CDA Board’s sixth meeting chaired by CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, held here was attended by CDA Board members and relevant officers. Several agenda items were discussed in detail and key decisions were taken during the meeting.
Approval was granted for rehabilitation and upgradation of the IJ Principal Road North service road to alleviate citizens’ commuting challenges. Similarly, the rehabilitation and improvement of the Kashmir Chowk to Faizabad Interchange stretch (Murree Road) was approved to improve connectivity.
The Board also approved the procurement of equipment for establishing a Geographic Information System (GIS) Lab under the Geo-Spatial Technology Wing to enhance urban planning capabilities.
To curb the illegal use of official vehicles and fuel wastage, a Central Pool will be created in line with the government’s austerity campaign. Vehicle allotment will strictly follow legal requirements and officers’ official duty needs, with no exceptions.
A committee will rationalize the allocation process of the vehicles. Advisory services from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will be engaged to upgrade Capital Hospital and improve healthcare facilities.
The CDA employees utilizing official residences higher than their entitlement will be reallocated housing as per their eligibility and entitlement. Future allotments will prioritize seniority.
A survey will identify officials illegally renting out and subletting government residences, with legal action to be taken against them.
The Board decided that Marriage Halls and Marquees violating the ‘Building Control Regulations 2020 (Amended 2023)’ as well as in the light of Supreme Court orders must clear outstanding dues within 15 days.
Defaulters failing to pay by June 10 will face an extra 50% penalty and legal action. The Integrated Civic and Digital Services Project under PPRA Ordinance Rule 42-F was approved, digitizing 18 citizen-centric services for online accessibility.
During the Board meeting, Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa emphasized that various initiatives reflect CDA’s commitment to transparency, merit-based governance, and public welfare.
He said our goal is to transform Islamabad into a model city through sustainable development and innovation. The meeting concluded with directives for immediate implementation of all approved measures.