By Abdul Ghani
ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (Wealth Pakistan): The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has allocated Rs200 million to clear pending land payments to affectees in Islamabad’s Sector C-15, aiming to speed up compensation and resolve long-standing claims, according to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan.
The authority plans to release the funds during the current fiscal year. Officials say the move will help process applications faster and reduce delays faced by landowners.
C-15 payments to be expedited
CDA officials confirmed that most verification work in Sector C-15 has already been completed. Therefore, the newly allocated Rs200 million will directly support swift disbursement once landowners submit the required documents.
They said the authority wants to ensure timely compensation and avoid further backlog in the sector.
Delays persist in H-16 and I-17
However, payment challenges remain in other parts of Islamabad. In Sector H-16, outdated satellite imagery and complex verification procedures have slowed the settlement process.
Out of Rs4,135 million allocated for H-16, CDA has paid 61%, while more than Rs2.6 billion remains pending.
Similarly, Sector I-17 shows better progress but still faces hurdles. Authorities have disbursed 85% of the Rs5,154 million allocation, yet Rs945 million awaits legal clearance.
Legal hurdles slow compensation
Officials said multiple court cases continue to delay payments. Several landowners have filed writ petitions and intra-court appeals, which require additional scrutiny before funds can be released.
As a result, the compensation process often takes longer than planned.
CDA pledges transparency
Despite these challenges, the CDA says it remains committed to fair and transparent compensation. The authority is working closely with the Islamabad High Court to ensure all payments comply with legal requirements.
Officials added that they aim to settle remaining disputes quickly and complete outstanding payments across affected sectors.