Embassies should shift to the diplomatic enclave rather than causing inconvenience to the citizens living in their vicinity, said Justice Jawwad S Khawaja, adding that embassies have erected hurdles in the residential areas of Islamabad.
Embassies should shift to diplomatic enclave instead of making the life of citizens miserable, said the judge.
The foreign planner did not demonstrate farsightedness while evolving the plan of Islamabad, said the judge, adding that the need for projects like the Metro Bus has been felt due to lack of public transport for those who come from across the world.
“How much care has been taken administratively while expanding Islamabad?” enquired the learned judge.
Justice Ejaz Afzal called for setting up of new cities.
A three-member bench of SC headed by Justice Jawwad S Khawaja took up the case for hearing Monday.
The court was told about the hurdles and encroachments erected in urban areas of Islamabad.
The court remarked that the Capital Development Authority (CDA) should inform the court about its income and expenses.
The authority should appraise the court of the rate at which it charges tax on domestic and commercial properties.
The court also called for clarification from CDA regarding the “planning” that has been worked out to control the growing population of Islamabad and as to why changes have not been made in the master plan of CDA even after a lapse of 55 years.
The hearing of the case was adjourned till January 26.
