Islamabad, June 8, 2026: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to become a party in a case challenging the collection of parking fees in Islamabad’s New Blue Area and sought written responses from the relevant authorities regarding the legality and administration of the fee collection mechanism.
The case was heard by Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir on a petition filed by Advocate Tayyab. The petitioners were represented by Advocates Hazrat Younas and others, while Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) Chief Officer Dr. Anam Fatima appeared in person along with MCI’s counsel, Advocate Kashif Malik.
During the proceedings, Advocate Kashif Malik informed the court that parking fees in the New Blue Area were not being collected by the MCI but by the CDA under the Parking Regulations 2023 approved by the CDA Board. He explained that the designated parking area falls within CDA’s approved development plan and that the fees are being charged on CDA-owned land rather than on public service roads.
Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir observed that while the CDA had issued directions regarding the collection of parking fees, it had not been made a party to the proceedings. The court subsequently ordered that the CDA be formally impleaded in the case and directed the respondents to submit written replies.
Addressing concerns raised during the hearing, the judge noted that no stay order had been issued in the matter and questioned the apprehensions expressed by the respondents.
Counsel for the petitioners requested the court to suspend the collection of parking fees, arguing that there was a lack of transparency regarding the utilization of the collected funds. He further contended that a private contractor was issuing parking tickets in the area.
The court, however, did not issue any restraining order and instead sought a detailed written response from the CDA before proceeding further.
According to officials present during the hearing, MCI Chief Officer Dr. Anam Fatima assisted the court on the relevant legal and operational aspects of the matter. No adverse order was passed against the MCI, and the existing parking operations in the New Blue Area will continue without interruption.
The court observed that the Parking Regulations and the underlying regulatory framework originate from the CDA and therefore directed the authority to join the proceedings as a respondent.
The hearing was adjourned until June 29, 2026, when the court is expected to take up the matter after receiving the CDA’s response.
