Sir: The Islamabad High Court, in a violation of the Layout Plan case, has directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to take action against a defaulting housing society (dated June3, 2012). The CDA was established to develop a modern city at the foot of Margalla hills, with all amenities to serve as the new capital of Pakistan. However, the CDA has miserably failed to provide residential accommodation to the growing population of the capital. Private sector was associated with the development efforts of the CDA to solve the housing problem. In Zone V, all development work is being carried out by various housing societies. The members of housing societies have complaints that the management of these societies has not been able to provide the basic amenities, facilities, services and utilities. Most of the complaints are regarding water, gas and electricity. The attitude of the management of these societies is indifferent if not callous to the complaints of the residents. Cleanliness, like security, is another issue, which has been ignored by the management of housing societies in Zone V. We live in O-9 NPF Housing Scheme, on the fringe of Bahria Town. The difference between the qualities of services is more than obvious. Residents of DHA are also satisfied with the services provided by the DHA management. I would advise the concerned authorities to carry out a survey in Zone V to determine the violation of approved layout plans of these societies and quality of services being provided to the members/ residents and consider appointment of administrators where necessary. However, the CDA will have to create and develop a committed cadre for this task. ASGHAR MAHMOOD PSP Islamabad