Dozens of government officers, ranging from Grade 18 to 20 and their families are facing sudden displacement after the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) declared the Oyster Towers in Clifton “dangerous,” officials and residents said.
The residential building, long used for official housing has suffered years of structural decay, a failing sewage system, and general deterioration. Despite repeated written complaints and warnings submitted to the government and relevant departments, authorities failed to take corrective action. The SBCA has now officially declared the building hazardous and issued public notices in newspapers mandating immediate evacuation.
Residents and local sources warned that the sudden eviction, without any alternative housing arrangements, has left families, including women, children, and the elderly, in a precarious situation. High rents in Clifton’s private housing market and a shortage of government accommodations have compounded the crisis.
Affected residents have urged the Chief Minister of Sindh and senior officials to either suspend the eviction notice and immediately begin structural rehabilitation of the building or provide alternative government housing to the displaced families.
Authorities have yet to issue a response on the proposed relief measures and the community continues to express concern over safety and housing insecurity.
