ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered the unsealing of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) House in Islamabad.
The court’s orders were issued by IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq during the hearing of a plea filed by the KP government.
The KP house was sealed by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) two days back on account of “building violations”.
The order follows a petition filed yesterday by the KP government, through its Secretary Administration, challenging the sealing of the KP House.
During the hearing on Thursday, the CDA argued that illegal construction had taken place and certain dues remained outstanding, citing a notice issued in 2014.
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The court, in response to the CDA’s counsel, stated that action could be taken according to law and that if any issues remained, notices should be issued, and the court would review them.
The authority’s lawyer said that illegal construction has taken place on the property and some dues are also still pending with the first notice given to the KP administration in 2014.
The lawyer insisted that the lease of the property expired in 2014.
Chief Justice Farooq remarked that the actions should not appear targeted and subsequently ordered the unsealing of the KP House.