Capital Development Authority

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is challenging a Rs643 million arbitration award in favor of a contractor for the unfinished Parliament Lodges extension project. The CDA alleges the award resulted from legal misconduct and jurisdictional overreach, with the project remaining incomplete 15 years after its 2011 contract award. The court has adjourned the case until Sept 19.

The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) overturned earlier Supreme Court (SC) and Islamabad High Court (IHC) decisions that led to the demolition of Monal Restaurant and other establishments in Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP), calling it a 'grave miscarriage of justice'. The FCC ruled that the closure of these restaurants violated the Islamabad Wildlife Ordinance of 1979 and transferred administrative authority of the park to the Capital Development Authority (CDA).

The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) overturned a Supreme Court (SC) ruling that allowed the demolition of Monal Group's restaurants and Gloria Jeans in Margalla Hills National Park. The FCC directed trial courts to resolve ownership disputes, while administrative matters will be handled by regulatory bodies.

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is demanding a third-party forensic audit of the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) Legal Facilitation Centre project due to concerns over cost overruns, unapproved variations, and transparency. The project’s cost has risen from Rs1.446 billion to over Rs2.07 billion, mirroring mismanagement issues seen in the main IHC building, which faced criticism for faulty infrastructure.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered a joint investigation team (JIT) to probe issues with Islamabad's One Constitution Avenue project. The JIT, led by the National Accountability Bureau and including agencies like FIA and CDA, will report within 60 days. The project faced legal and financial disputes, including unpaid payments and unauthorized apartment sales, leading to evictions and court orders.

Hackers breached the Capital Development Authority's (CDA) property and water billing system, demanding a Bitcoin ransom and threatening to leak data on the dark web. The CDA, along with its vendor NRTC and IT Department, is working to restore systems, while online payment links remain inaccessible, affecting tax payments.

The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) questioned a 2024 Supreme Court (SC) judgment ordering the demolition of restaurants in Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP), including Monal, La Montana, and Gloria Jeans. The FCC reviewed a petition by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) challenging the SC's decision to protect the park's biodiversity, while the federal government argued the judgment was unsustainable due to similar structures in the area.

A luxury flat once owned by Imran Khan is at the center of a legal dispute in the Islamabad High Court. The court has restrained the Capital Development Authority from evicting buyers of One Constitution Avenue, including the purchaser of Khan’s apartment, amid a long-standing conflict over a defaulted lease agreement with builder BNP (Private) Limited.