Key Takeaways
- Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry admitted delays in compensation for affected residents.
- Interior Minister to hear concerns raised during National Assembly session.
- 90% of plots in E-12 sector have been handed over, while C-16 development is ongoing.
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry acknowledged delays in compensation for residents affected by development work in Islamabad’s E-12 and C-16 sectors during a National Assembly session on Thursday.
Responding to a calling-attention notice, Chaudhry stated that the interior minister would hear the concerns of those affected, indicating a commitment to address the issue.
Chaudhry highlighted that several sectors, including E-12 and C-16, had been allotted over the years but not fully developed, with a separate member appointed in the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to oversee sector development and allotment.
Regarding E-12, Chaudhry reported that 90% of plots had been handed over, while C-16 development had been initiated in 2008 and most of its development and allotment had been completed.
The minister also addressed the issue of cemeteries, stating that E-12 had eight cemeteries and that all graves had been protected, while acknowledging the challenges faced by Islamabad involving burial grounds.
Chaudhry alleged that 150 illegal housing schemes had sold land designated for schools and parks, adding to the complexity of the situation.
He claimed that C-16 had around 1,000 houses when it was taken over, but more than 3,000 had since been built, allegedly to claim compensation, though this was not confirmed.
The minister’s statement came as part of a broader discussion on the development and allotment of sectors in Islamabad, highlighting the ongoing challenges and the need for transparency and accountability.
