IHC seeks CDA comments in illegal housing societies case.

ISLAMABAD -- The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday sought detailed comments from Capital Development Authority (CDA) in a case pertaining to actions against illegal housing societies.

Chief Justice Athar Minallah, hearing the case, remarked that if action could be taken against the 'khokhas' in federal capital then why illegal housing societies could be spared.

He remarked that the the civic body and district administration took no time to demolish 'khokhas' and houses owned by the poor people but mega housing societies were working freely. Why not CDA demolish the buildings of rich people, he asked.

The CDA officials prayed the court to grant some...

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