ISLAMABAD: The Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA) of the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) has launched a crackdown against illegally sublet stalls at the H-9 Weekly (Sunday) Bazaar.
According to a press release issued on Tuesday, the DMA clarified that no stall was cancelled without proper procedure and that all actions were taken strictly under the rules and allotment conditions.
The move comes after repeated complaints from citizens. A detailed survey was carried out in March and April, which revealed that out of 2,743 stalls, 716 were sublet, and the original allottees were repeatedly found absent.
Notices were issued to all violators, giving them a chance to explain their case. Many stall holders appeared before the MCI and submitted affidavits promising to run their stalls themselves, after which their notices were withdrawn.
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However, stalls where repeat violations were found or where no affidavits were submitted faced cancellation. So far, 10 stalls have been cancelled, including those illegally sublet to foreign nationals.
The DMA has also introduced measures to promote women’s economic empowerment by creating a dedicated ladies’ section at the H-9 Bazaar. Vacant Utility Store stalls were used for this purpose, and 16 stalls have already been allotted to women through a transparent process involving public notices and interviews.
Chief Officer MCI Dr. Anam Fatima said the corporation is committed to maintaining transparency, protecting the rights of genuine stall holders, and resolving public complaints in line with the law.
