ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has started issuing allotment letters to Sector E-12 affectees, seeking to resolve longstanding compensation disputes and secure possession of land required for development work.
The CDA launched Sector E-12 in 1989, but development remains incomplete nearly four decades later. Delays in compensating landowners whose properties the civic agency acquired have contributed significantly to the prolonged project.
Recently, the CDA issued 15 allotment letters to affectees as authorities moved to settle pending claims and improve cooperation with local landowners.
CDA Moves to Resolve Pending Compensation Cases
Officials said development work has been completed across most areas of three sub-sectors, while Sub-Sector 4 still requires additional work.
Earlier, local landowners resisted a CDA operation to take possession of land and demanded settlement of outstanding compensation claims. Subsequently, the authority cleared areas where compensation had already been paid.
Around 146 allotment letters against built-up property reportedly remain pending. However, following discussions involving the CDA chairman and Member Estate, officials agreed to accelerate legitimate compensation cases.
CDA Deputy Commissioner Abdul Rauf Khan, Director Enforcement Chaudhry Kamran Bakhat and Deputy Director Riaz Khan visited the area and handed over the 15 allotment letters.
Committee Formed to Address Outstanding Land Disputes
Meanwhile, the CDA has established a committee at its land directorate to address unresolved issues involving local residents.
Officials also assured affectees that authorities would issue the remaining legitimate allotment letters as the verification process progresses.
Furthermore, the CDA continues to face unresolved compensation cases in several other Islamabad sectors, including E-13, D-13, F-13, C-13, C-15 and C-16.
An official called for authorities to compensate genuine landowners promptly and provide plots against acquired land and built-up properties, helping prevent further delays in Islamabad’s long-pending sector development projects.
