ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Allottees of the long-delayed sectors E-12 and I-12 on Thursday expressed cautious optimism following the appointment of the new chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), urging swift steps to end decades of stalled development and hand over possession of plots. Launched nearly three decades ago to cater to Islamabad’s growing housing needs, both sectors have seen slow progress, with allottees repeatedly voicing concerns over the lack …
Allottees pin hopes on new CDA chief to revive stalled sectors
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Allottees of the long-delayed sectors E-12 and I-12 on Thursday expressed cautious optimism following the appointment of the new chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), urging swift steps to end decades of stalled development and hand over possession of plots.
Launched nearly three decades ago to cater to Islamabad’s growing housing needs, both sectors have seen slow progress, with allottees repeatedly voicing concerns over the lack of basic infrastructure despite assurances from successive administrations.
Ateeq Sheikh, president of the E-12 Allottees Welfare Association, welcomed the new appointment and called for a shift in approach.
He said the allottees expected a proactive and result-oriented strategy, adding that development work in E-12 should be accelerated to ensure visible progress on ground.
In sector I-12, allottees pointed to the absence of essential services. Tahir Mahmood said there were no visible electricity or Sui gas connections, while roads remained incomplete and the land uneven.
He also noted that the limited development carried out risked being damaged during the annual cattle market set up for Eidul Azha.
He alleged that while the CDA generated substantial revenue through auctioning the market, spending on development remained inadequate.
Another allottee, Fahad Hameed, highlighted the broader housing shortage in the capital, saying rapid population growth had widened the gap between demand and supply.
He said the timely development of sectors such as E-12 and I-12 could help ease pressure on the housing sector.
Allottees urged the CDA chairman to prioritise underdeveloped sectors and ensure provision of basic amenities, including electricity, gas, water supply and road infrastructure, followed by early possession of plots.
They said the new leadership now had an opportunity to translate long-standing promises into tangible progress.
