CDA starts work in E-12
People have been waiting for possession of their plots for over 30 years
Islamabad. PHOTO: EXPRESS
ISLAMABAD:
IslThe apex civic authority of the federal capital has started the process for initiating development works in Sector E-12/2 and E-12/3. Tenders for development works in the two sub-sectors have been invited.
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Friday said that NITs for development work in Sector E-12/2 and E-12/3 have also been issued. Sealed bids under the ‘single stage, two-envelope’ process have been invited from firms registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and having a valid registration certificate in category C-3 or above.
Under this project, construction of a road network, the establishment of water supply schemes and the provision of a sewerage system in both the sub-sectors will be ensured, the authority said.
Moreover, work on constructing service road north in Sector E-12 is also in progress.
Development work in Sector E-12 has been stalled for more than three decades.
However, the incumbent management of the authority has finally started construction of a service road there apart from issuing tenders for development works in two sub-sectors.
Plot allottees of the sector had earlier approached the Supreme Court (SC) to obtain possession of their allotted properties.
However, despite the best efforts of the allottees and public representatives, no progress was made on the ground and people were kept waiting for 30 years for the land they were promised.
Eventually, in March this year, the CDA assured a parliamentary committee that possession of plots in Sector E-12 will be given to the owners at the earliest.
The assurance was given during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Government Assurances chaired by chief whip of the ruling party and committee chairman Malik Amir Dogar.
CDA told the committee that it had received all charges, including development charges, from plot owners but it has yet to hand over the plots to them. The meeting was briefed by the concerned authorities that the government remains interested in developing the sector without any further delay.
The committee had subsequently directed the CDA to address all issues relating to the development of the sector within a month and submit a compliance report.
Sprawling parameters
Acquired in 1987 and then officially launched in 1989, Sector E-12 is spread over 777.27 acres and consists of six mauzas, including Dharek Mohri, Bhakar Mohri, Bhakkar Fateh Baksh, Bara Darri, Sari Saral and Golra Sharif.
CDA had sold 4,099 plots in the sector in 1989, which have yet to be developed for residential purposes.
That year, CDA allotted 2,730 plots to government employees and the general public. A further 1,700 plots were allotted to in-service and retired employees of different federal government departments.
In 2013, the balloting for this sector was held and the prices were announced.
A CDA official said that among these Mauzas, Golra Sharif was not acquired as it was exempted by former president General Ayub Khan in 1960. However, the remaining mauzas were acquired and compensation for land and built-up property (BUP) was paid to affectees by CDA but the authority did not take possession of these mauzas.
He said that matter could not be resolved until CDA engineering and estate management wings play a proactive role in this regard.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 30th, 2020.
IslThe apex civic authority of the federal capital has started the process for initiating development works in Sector E-12/2 and E-12/3. Tenders for development works in the two sub-sectors have been invited.
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Friday said that NITs for development work in Sector E-12/2 and E-12/3 have also been issued. Sealed bids under the ‘single stage, two-envelope’ process have been invited from firms registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and having a valid registration certificate in category C-3 or above.
Under this project, construction of a road network, the establishment of water supply schemes and the provision of a sewerage system in both the sub-sectors will be ensured, the authority said.
Moreover, work on constructing service road north in Sector E-12 is also in progress.
Development work in Sector E-12 has been stalled for more than three decades.
However, the incumbent management of the authority has finally started construction of a service road there apart from issuing tenders for development works in two sub-sectors.
Plot allottees of the sector had earlier approached the Supreme Court (SC) to obtain possession of their allotted properties.
However, despite the best efforts of the allottees and public representatives, no progress was made on the ground and people were kept waiting for 30 years for the land they were promised.
Eventually, in March this year, the CDA assured a parliamentary committee that possession of plots in Sector E-12 will be given to the owners at the earliest.
The assurance was given during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Government Assurances chaired by chief whip of the ruling party and committee chairman Malik Amir Dogar.
CDA told the committee that it had received all charges, including development charges, from plot owners but it has yet to hand over the plots to them. The meeting was briefed by the concerned authorities that the government remains interested in developing the sector without any further delay.
The committee had subsequently directed the CDA to address all issues relating to the development of the sector within a month and submit a compliance report.
Sprawling parameters
Acquired in 1987 and then officially launched in 1989, Sector E-12 is spread over 777.27 acres and consists of six mauzas, including Dharek Mohri, Bhakar Mohri, Bhakkar Fateh Baksh, Bara Darri, Sari Saral and Golra Sharif.
CDA had sold 4,099 plots in the sector in 1989, which have yet to be developed for residential purposes.
That year, CDA allotted 2,730 plots to government employees and the general public. A further 1,700 plots were allotted to in-service and retired employees of different federal government departments.
In 2013, the balloting for this sector was held and the prices were announced.
A CDA official said that among these Mauzas, Golra Sharif was not acquired as it was exempted by former president General Ayub Khan in 1960. However, the remaining mauzas were acquired and compensation for land and built-up property (BUP) was paid to affectees by CDA but the authority did not take possession of these mauzas.
He said that matter could not be resolved until CDA engineering and estate management wings play a proactive role in this regard.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 30th, 2020.