CDA Orders Probe Into Billions Worth Of Plots Allotments

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has launched a fresh investigation into the allocation of plots valued at around Rs. 5 billion, following allegations of irregularities in land-sharing sectors over the past year. This decision was made at the direction of the CDA chairman, who has also imposed a restriction on further transfers of the plots currently under investigation.

A committee, led by the Member Estate, has been established to scrutinize the allocations within sectors D 13, E 13, and F 13. The committee will be examining nearly 360 plots that were recently distributed through balloting conducted by former Director Land and Deputy Director Land and Rehabilitation Chaudhry Nazir.

Sources suggest that some land claims of applicants were not fully settled, despite processing for plot allocation. This has sparked concerns regarding whether the allocations adhered to the necessary procedures. An initial inquiry has reportedly uncovered irregularities in more than 10 plots. In response to these preliminary findings, the CDA has unofficially limited further transfers of the plots identified during the scrutiny and has informed the relevant departments.

The ongoing investigation will assess the legality and adherence to procedures of the allocations, as well as determine if any further irregularities may have occurred in the land-sharing sectors. The committee will present its findings to the appropriate authority, which will then decide on any subsequent measures to be taken.