Islamabad: The Federal Ombudsman has directed the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) to submit a progress report by Aug 18 on the implementation of its earlier findings concerning the long-delayed Green Enclave-I housing project, where allottees have been awaiting possession of their plots for nearly 17 years.
The directive, issued by the Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat on Aug 4, relates to implementation proceedings arising from findings announced on Dec 17, 2025, on a complaint filed by Chaudhary Amjad Ali and other allottees alleging maladministration by the housing authority.
According to the complaint, FGEHA launched the project in 2009 and collected the cost of plots as well as additional development charges, but has yet to hand over possession despite repeated commitments.
During implementation proceedings, the authority attributed the delay to legal and administrative complications.
It informed the Ombudsman’s office that a construction agreement signed with a joint venture partner in April 2019 was suspended after the contractor sought amendments to the contract.
It added that negotiations with the contractor were in their final stages and the matter would be placed before the Executive Board once the remaining issues were resolved.
The Ombudsman’s office, however, observed that its findings had still not been implemented despite repeated assurances during implementation hearings, including one held on June 10 this year.
It emphasised that public grievance cases should be resolved on a priority basis and within the statutory timeframe prescribed under the law.
The communication also noted that the complainants had cleared all dues, including additional land charges, but had not received possession of their plots after almost 17 years.
The Ombudsman has asked FGEHA Director General Capt (Retd) Muhammad Zafar Iqbal to personally examine the matter, submit the latest implementation status by Aug 18 and, if necessary, provide the complainants an opportunity to present their views.
Reacting to the directive, allottee Prof Tahir Mahmood said he hoped the authority would move beyond assurances and take practical steps to complete the project.
Chaudhary Amjad Ali, who has been representing the allottees, welcomed the Ombudsman’s continued oversight and said thousands of government employees had invested their lifetime savings in the scheme.
He expressed hope that the Executive Board would approve the pending proposal without further delay, enabling development work to resume and possession of plots to be handed over.