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CDA to Allot Disputed Islamabad Plots Through NADRA E-Balloting Within One Month
By Mariam Khan
Real Estate Analyst
3 min read
A Member (Estate) of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has informed the Islamabad High Court that irregularities were identified in plot allotments to affected landowners receiving rehabilitation benefits. According to the official's court reply, the cases have been finalised and the relevant plots will be allotted through NADRA e-balloting within one month. The report was published on October 15, 2026. This is a commitment described in court proceedings. It is not confirmation that the balloting has already taken place.
Why a Court Statement Is Not a Completed Allotment
The statement sets out what the CDA says it will do. The reports we have seen do not give a balloting date, the number of plots or the sectors involved. They also do not say how many landowners are affected or whether the court has accepted the timeline. We therefore treat the one-month period as a stated intention and not as a deadline the CDA has met.
Why Irregularities in Allotments Matter
The official told the court that irregularities were identified in allotments to affected landowners. The reports do not describe what the irregularities were, who was responsible, or whether any allotment will be cancelled. We do not assume wrongdoing by any named person, and we do not say how many allotments were wrongly made.
Why E-Balloting Is Relevant
E-balloting through NADRA is a computerised process that is meant to make allotments less open to discretion. The reports do not explain how the process will be run for these plots, who will be eligible, or how disputed claims will be resolved before the draw. Until those details are published, we cannot say how far it will resolve the longstanding claims of affected landowners.
What the Contempt Proceedings Add
The report also covers contempt proceedings concerning the official's absence from an earlier hearing. The reports we have seen do not say what the outcome of those proceedings is. They are a sign that the court is closely monitoring the case, but they do not show how it will be decided.
What This Means for Landowners, Buyers and Developers
Affected landowners should keep their documents and claim records ready, and should watch for official notices on the balloting. Buyers should be cautious about any offer of plots said to come from the disputed allotments before the draw is held and the results are published. The signals to watch are a published balloting date and plot list, the next hearing in the case, and any CDA notice on eligibility.