Officials of Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders (ICST) on Sunday said many people have started making illegal basements in their commercial buildings which can result in heavy loss of life and property.
They asked the CDA to take prompt action to stop illegal digging and construction and take legal action against those who are playing with the life and property of masses for petty gains.
Majority of the buildings in Islamabad were constructed without basements to avoid additional cost but now owners have started digging basements as demand has outpaced supply, said Patron Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders Shahid Rasheed Butt.
Talking to leaders of the business community, he said that illegal commercialisation has increased the trend of constructing illegal basements in commercial as well as residential localities which may prove catastrophic for nearby residents and buildings.
Anyone can witness arrival of construction material on donkey carts especially at night time. This activity usually takes place in late hours when people think no one can check them which is unfortunate, he said.
