For decades, many property investors in Islamabad, including overseas Pakistanis who purchased plots in the 1990s and early 2000s, have faced severe discrepancies due to sudden revisions in sector layout plans. Original allocations of 1-kanal plots were often reduced to 14 marlas or 10 marlas, plot numbers were altered, or properties were shifted to undesirable locations near seasonal nullahs. To address these long-standing grievances, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has introduced a transparent, automated e-balloting process in collaboration with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA).
This landmark relief initiative covers ten key residential sectors across the federal capital, including I-11, I-12, I-13, I-14, I-15, E-12, E-13, C-13, C-14, C-15, and C-16. The primary objective is to regularize plot holdings and restore legitimate properties to their rightful owners free of charge. To participate, affected allottees must submit a formal application to the Directorate of Land Rehabilitation.
Applicants are required to attach their original allotment letters, which must be attested by a government officer of Grade-16 or higher. Within the submission, plot owners must explicitly describe the specific issue they encountered, such as resized dimensions, altered plot numbers, or complete cancellation due to revised layout maps. Following a rigorous verification of these documents, eligible claimants will be enrolled in the NADRA-administered e-balloting system for fair reallocation.
In parallel with this balloting drive, CDA has intensified anti-encroachment and land recovery operations, particularly in sectors like E-13. Authorities are clearing vast parcels of illegally occupied land to pave the way for legitimate development. Under these strict guidelines, individuals with valid, verified registries will be fully supported, while unauthorized occupants can expect no concessions.
Among the key areas benefiting from these infrastructure and administrative reforms is Sector C-14. Situated near the scenic Margalla Hills and Iran Avenue, this prime sector features exclusive 1-kanal residential plots. Its proximity to an international-standard cricket stadium and planned luxury commercial hubs makes it highly sought after. With major arterial roads—such as the Kashmir Chowk, Serena Chowk, and the Margalla Enclave underpass—progressing rapidly, resolving layout anomalies in these sectors is set to unlock immense value for local property owners.
By combining automated verification with active land reclamation, the CDA is taking a major step toward restoring public trust and revitalizing Islamabad’s dynamic real estate landscape.
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