Karachi authorities have launched a stringent new initiative to curb illegal construction across the city. The administration has imposed an immediate and comprehensive ban on the sale, purchase, transfer, and transaction of all unauthorised floors and portions.
According to fresh directives issued by the Deputy Commissioners of Karachi East and Karachi South, strict legal action will be taken against illegal constructions. These are openly marketed in various neighbourhoods. This decisive move aims to protect citizens and bring order to the city’s construction landscape.
The crackdown specifically identifies several key areas for enforcement. In District East, the action covers Gulistan-e-Jauhar, PIB Colony, Jamshed Road, Soldier Bazaar, PECHS, Mehmoodabad, and Gulshan-e-Iqbal. In District South, the focus includes Lyari, Garden, and the Old City Area.
The deputy commissioners highlighted that several real estate agents and property dealers have been actively promoting and facilitating transactions for illegal portions within residential plots. They emphasised that this practice is not only a severe violation of building regulations but also constitutes a criminal act.
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Officials confirmed that the High Court has already declared such activities unlawful. This provides a robust legal foundation for the administration’s crackdown. Realtors and property dealers are now strictly prohibited from advertising, selling, or purchasing illegal floors or unauthorised additional levels. Moreover, there is a clear warning that violators will face arrest.
Sub-registrars across Karachi have also received directives to ensure that no sub-lease or registration is processed for any illegal property under any circumstances. The deputy commissioners emphasised that any violation will be met with strict legal and administrative action against all involved parties.
