CDA recovers over 1,000 kanals of land in Islamabad’s E-12 after four decades

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has recovered more than 1,000 kanals of land in Islamabad’s Sector E-12 after the property

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has recovered more than 1,000 kanals of land in Islamabad’s Sector E-12 after the property remained tied up in a long-standing issue for more than four decades, officials said.

The recovery is expected to remove a major hurdle that had delayed development activities in the sector and allow infrastructure work to move forward. The land, which is valued at billions of rupees, forms part of an area earmarked for development under Islamabad’s approved planning framework.

According to CDA officials, the operation was conducted under the direction of Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, with the Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad overseeing the process.

Officials said several departments and field teams were involved in the operation. These included the CDA’s Estate, Planning, Building Control, Environment, Administration and Finance wings, along with the Deputy Director General Enforcement and the Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad.

The Islamabad administration and police also assisted the CDA teams during the operation. Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Additional Deputy Commissioners (General and Revenue), relevant Assistant Commissioners and other officials were involved in coordinating the recovery and enforcement activities.

The recovery of the land is expected to facilitate further development in Sector E-12, which has faced delays and other challenges over the years.

Following the operation, CDA has accelerated work on infrastructure in the sector. Officials said development activities are being carried out in accordance with Islamabad’s approved Master Plan.

The ongoing work includes construction and improvement of roads, municipal infrastructure and other civic facilities required to support residential and commercial development in the area.

The authority said the availability of the recovered land would make it easier to undertake planned development activities and improve connectivity and public infrastructure within the sector.

The development has also drawn attention from residents and other stakeholders, who have welcomed the recovery of land after the decades-long dispute and delay. They said progress in the sector could improve access to civic facilities and support future development in the surrounding areas.

CDA officials said the authority would continue efforts to protect public land and enforce planning and building regulations across the federal capital.

They added that coordinated action involving the authority, Islamabad administration, municipal bodies and law-enforcement agencies would remain important in dealing with encroachments and other issues affecting planned development.

Sector E-12 is among the areas included in Islamabad’s long-term development plans. Delays in resolving land-related matters have historically affected the pace at which some sectors could be developed and provided with infrastructure.

With the latest recovery, officials expect development work in E-12 to progress more rapidly. The authority said priority would be given to infrastructure, roads and municipal services as work continues in accordance with the city’s planning requirements.

The CDA has reiterated that the protection of state land and implementation of the capital’s Master Plan remain key priorities. Officials said further action would be taken where necessary to ensure that public land is protected and development activities remain aligned with approved plans.

The recovery of more than 1,000 kanals marks a significant development in the long-running land issue affecting Sector E-12 and could help clear one of the major obstacles to completing planned infrastructure work in the area.