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CDA Probes Alleged Fraudulent Allotment of 10 Plots in Islamabad's I-12
By Mariam Khan
Real Estate Analyst
3 min read
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has started a formal investigation into the alleged fraudulent allotment of 10 residential plots measuring 30x60 feet in Sector I-12/4. Several CDA officers and officials could face action. The allotments are alleged to have been made on fake documents to the legal heirs of a deceased landowner, even though the landowner had already received compensation land elsewhere. These are allegations under investigation, and no findings have been announced.
Why the Allegation Concerns the Heirs of a Compensated Landowner
The case, as reported, turns on compensation. A landowner whose land was acquired by the CDA is entitled to compensation, and the report says this landowner had already received land elsewhere. The allegation is that plots were then allotted a second time, to the heirs, using forged papers. Whether that is what happened is for the inquiry to establish, and the report does not say how the alleged irregularity came to light or when the allotments were made.
Why the Reference to Officers and Officials Is Notable
If documents were fabricated, the question is how they passed through CDA's own records and approval process. That is why the investigation could lead to action against officers and officials and not only against the claimants. The report does not name anyone, and no individual has been found at fault. Readers should treat the possibility of action as a possibility.
Why Plot Size and Location Matter to Buyers
Ten plots of 30x60 feet in I-12/4 are small residential plots in a sector that is being developed. Anyone who has bought, or been offered, a plot in the sector through a third party should check the allotment's history directly with the CDA. Plots from the disputed batch could be affected if the allotments are found invalid, though the report does not say what would happen to them.
Why This Fits a Pattern of Scrutiny of CDA Records
The probe comes after other recent scrutiny of allotments and land records in the capital. Related coverage includes CDA's E-12 allotment letters to affectees, the FIA probe into Bari Imam compensation, and the digitisation of Islamabad property records on the Pak App. The common thread is title integrity: whether the record behind a plot can be trusted.
What This Means for Buyers, Sellers and Investors in Islamabad
Buyers should verify any allotment or transfer directly with the CDA and not rely on documents supplied by a seller or agent. This applies especially to plots linked to affectee or heir-based allotments. Sellers with such plots should keep complete paperwork. Updates on the inquiry and its outcome should be sought from the CDA.