The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has barred authorities from evicting apartment owners in the One Constitution Avenue building pending a review of the single-bench verdict. No completion certificate has been issued yet.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued an interim order barring authorities from evicting residents of the One Constitution Avenue building near the convention center in Islamabad. The court heard intra-court appeals on September 4, 2025, and challenged paragraph 30 of a single-bench verdict.
According to sources present at the hearing, the petitioners argued that no completion certificate had been issued for the building, which forms the basis of the eviction notices. Justice Azam and Inaam Ameen heard the case and ordered the authorities to halt any further action until the review process is complete.
The decision comes after a series of legal challenges by apartment owners who are contesting the validity of the eviction notices. The single-bench verdict, which was previously issued, had set out certain conditions that needed to be met before the building could be officially recognized and occupied. However, as no completion certificate has been granted yet, the court deemed it necessary to intervene.
Legal experts believe this interim order will provide much-needed relief to the residents while their case is reviewed thoroughly. The outcome of the review process may significantly impact future developments in similar legal battles involving property disputes in Islamabad.
This development highlights the ongoing complexities and challenges faced by developers and residents in obtaining official recognition for newly constructed buildings, especially in high-profile areas like One Constitution Avenue.
