Islamabad, 3rd September, 2025 : Dr. Syed Akhtar Ali Shah, former officer of the Police Service of Pakistan, former Secretary to the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Home & Tribal Affairs Department, ex-Chairman Commission of Inquiry with the status of a High Court Judge, and recipient of the Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal and the President’s Police Medal, has issued a representation to the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) seeking redressal of long-standing grievances regarding the allotment of plots to senior members.
Dr. Shah highlighted that he was registered with the then Federal Government Employees Housing Foundation (FGEHF) in 2009 under Serial No. 6640, Seniority No. 290, Category-I (BPS-20, now BPS-21) after depositing Rs. 100,000. Under the principle of “first come, first served” and age-wise seniority, he became entitled to an early allotment. However, despite his seniority, subsequent membership drives were prioritised over original members, and plots in Sectors F-14 and F-15 were allotted to later entrants.
Dr. Shah stated that while he was eventually allotted Plot No. 3, Road No. 2, Sector G (Park Road / DHA Margalla Orchard) against which Rs. 6 million has been deposited, possession and development remain elusive. In contrast, the Supreme Court Bar Association has been granted possession of plots under similar circumstances.
Quoting a judgment authored by former Chief Justice Athar Minallah, Dr. Shah underscored how summaries were manipulated to mislead the Federal Cabinet for favourable decisions, allowing certain senior federal secretaries and officials to secure developed plots in areas such as D-12/2, bypassing genuine senior members.
“This selective and discriminatory treatment not only violates the Constitutional guarantees of equality (Articles 4 and 25) but also constitutes a breach of the fiduciary duty of the Housing Authority towards its members,” Dr. Shah said.
He added that prolonged delays, repeated membership drives, and discriminatory allotments have inflicted financial losses due to devaluation of deposits and have deeply affected the post-retirement quality of life of many members — some of whom have since retired or passed away without receiving possession.
Dr. Shah urged the FGEHA to:
1. Immediately inform members about the status of possession and development of Sector G;
2. Allot plots to senior members in developed sectors such as F-14, F-15, D-12/2, or F-12 in case Sector G is not available;
3. Ensure equitable, transparent, and merit-based allotment in line with the Supreme Court judgment; and
4. Facilitate an independent inquiry and financial audit into the Authority’s allotment policies and practices.
Dr. Shah strongly called upon the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the Federal Cabinet, and accountability institutions including NAB and the FIA to take urgent notice of these irregularities, order a comprehensive investigation, and hold those responsible to account.
“This is not merely a personal grievance,” Dr. Shah concluded. “It is a matter of public trust, good governance, and rule of law. Hundreds of senior members who gave their best years to the State continue to suffer due to manipulations, delays, and elite capture. Only a transparent inquiry and strict accountability can restore confidence in the system.”
