Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved the construction of smart housing apartments in Sector E-11 and an orchard for overseas Pakistanis on 1,487 kanals of land as part of its PKR 91.73 billion budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, as reported on July 15
During the 8th meeting of the CDA Board, chaired by CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, the board also made a historic move by not relying on the auction of plots for revenue. The board approved a revenue target of PKR 91.73 billion and an expenditure estimate of PKR 91.58 billion, resulting in a surplus of PKR 145 million. The budget also includes a mandate for rainwater harvesting systems to be installed in houses, agriculture farms, and residential and commercial units larger than four kanals. The CDA will assist with the installation for one year but will enforce action against those who fail to comply after that period.
Additional approvals included the hiring of consultants to address traffic issues at key intersections such as Serena Chowk Highway/Sherwan Road and Jinnah Avenue/9th Avenue. To ensure high-quality work in ongoing projects, third-party consultants will verify all work before payments are made to contractors. CDA Chairman Randhawa emphasized that consultants would be held accountable for any deficiencies in quality despite their verification.
Moreover, the board approved a health insurance policy for CDA employees, allowing them to receive medical treatment at both CDA Hospital and various private hospitals in the city. The adoption of the Efficiency and Discipline Rules 2020 was also approved, stipulating that inquiry officers must complete inquiries within a month, with action to be taken against those who fail to meet this deadline.
