CDA retrieves 1,133 Kanals of land in E-12 after 40 years, development work accelerates

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has reclaimed 1,133 kanals of valuable state land in Sector E-12 after four decades,

ISLAMABAD:  The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has reclaimed 1,133 kanals of valuable state land in Sector E-12 after four decades, marking a significant development in efforts to remove illegal encroachments and protect public property in the federal capital.

The recovered land is estimated to be worth billions of rupees. The operation was conducted on the directions of Federal Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and under the leadership of CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf.

According to the authority, the recovery operation was carried out through coordinated efforts involving the CDA’s enforcement department, Islamabad administration and police. The operation was supervised by Deputy Director General (Enforcement), Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Dr. Anum Fatima, the relevant assistant commissioner and other concerned officials.

The successful retrieval of the land has paved the way for further progress on the long-awaited development of Sector E-12. Following the operation, infrastructure development activities have been accelerated, with the authority focusing on completing the planned works within the stipulated timeframe.

Sector E-12 is among the residential sectors being developed in Islamabad, and the recovery of encroached land is expected to facilitate the implementation of planned development activities. The removal of illegal occupation will enable the authority to proceed with infrastructure work on the reclaimed property in accordance with the approved development plan.

The CDA has maintained that protecting public land from illegal occupation and ensuring the completion of development projects are essential to the planned expansion of the federal capital. The latest operation represents a major step in efforts to regain control of state property and facilitate development in areas affected by encroachments.

Citizens have appreciated the authority’s action to retrieve the land and prevent further illegal occupation of public property. They have also welcomed the pace of development work in Sector E-12, expressing hope that the recovery of the land will contribute to the timely completion of the project.

The operation has drawn attention to the importance of sustained enforcement measures to safeguard government-owned land, particularly in areas where encroachments have remained an obstacle to development for extended periods.

CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf reiterated the authority’s commitment to recovering valuable state land from illegal occupants and accelerating development work in Sector E-12.

He said the authority would continue taking action to protect public property and ensure that development projects were completed within the prescribed timelines. He also stressed that construction and infrastructure work must adhere to approved quality standards and technical specifications.

The chairman further emphasized that the protection of state assets and the delivery of development projects according to established standards remain among the authority’s principal priorities.

The recovery of 1,133 kanals after 40 years marks a significant milestone for the CDA’s enforcement efforts. With development activities now progressing, the authority is expected to continue focusing on infrastructure completion, the protection of reclaimed land and the implementation of its approved plans for Sector E-12.

The latest development is being viewed as an important step towards addressing longstanding encroachment issues and supporting the planned development of Islamabad.