Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) receives instructions to initiate a feasibility study regarding the possibility of providing apartments in high-rise buildings to its employees, rather than allocating plots, according to a news source on February 20.
Following are the key pointers regarding this development:
The recent meeting discussed the Interior Ministry’s summary on compliance with Islamabad High Court (IHC) orders regarding the adverse effects of Regulation 5 of Islamabad Land Disposal Regulations 2005 on CDA’s revenue generation.
The Interior Ministry sought the cabinet’s approval for a revised Allotment Policy applicable to CDA Employees under Regulation 2(f) of Islamabad Land Regulations 2005.
The cabinet instructed the CDA to review the draft policy for fairness and assess potential losses compared to auction proceeds or tender bids, as directed by the court.
A cabinet-mandated feasibility study by a reputable consultant regarding the provision of high-rise apartments to CDA employees, findings to be presented to the next elected government.
Cabinet briefed on the court’s orders from December 6, 2022, and February 14, 2023, along with subsequent examination by the CDA Board.
CDA historically allocated small plots to low-paid employees since 1971 to encourage home construction and bolster housing stock in the capital.
Previous allotments were made under the CDA Ordinance, 1960, and Land Disposal Regulations, the last allotments occurred in 2006.
CDA Board approved the draft Allotment Policy and returned it for resubmission due to changes in ministerial responsibilities.
The CDA Board reaffirmed the decision and endorsed a revised Draft Allotment Policy emphasizing pricing mechanisms based on land acquisition and infrastructure development costs.
The recent trend of horizontal expansion prompted discussions on alternative approaches.
The cabinet proposed the provision of apartments instead of plots to CDA employees in compliance with court orders.
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