Capital Development Authority (CDA) was established on June 14, 1960, first by an executive order issued on June 24, 1960, entitled the Pakistan Capital Regulation, to be superseded by the CDA Ordinance issued on June 27, 1960.
The CDA Ordinance constituted the authority, laid down its charter and defined its power, duties, functions and responsibilities.
The objective of the Ordinance Firstly, planning and development of the Capital (Islamabad), secondly completing or authorizing Capital Development Authority to perform the functions of a Municipal Committee and to provide for cleanliness, health, education of inhabitants, supply of goods, articles of food and mild, to promote the interest of different sections of the public. All provisions are for advancing interest and the public good.
