Communal land record of three sectors sought from revenue department.

ISLAMABAD -- The Capital Development Authority's (CDA) deputy commissioner has sought shamlat (communal) land record of three sectors from the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) revenue department as allegedly many plots worth millions of rupees had already been allotted in one of the sectors in violation of rules.

CDA's Deputy Commissioner Khalid Masood Satti, through a letter, requested the additional deputy commissioner (revenue) for determination of share of shamlat land of several villages that falls in sectors C-13, D-13 and E-13.

According to a source, several years ago, the CDA had already allotted several plots in D-13 allegedly on the basis of shamlat land, without determination from the ICT's revenue department, which is why there was need to properly check the status of all allotted plots of the sector.

The letter, dated March 10, stated: 'Land falling in village Shah Allah Ditta has been acquired for Sector C-13, D-13 and E-1 in year 2008. It has come to the notice of under signed that share of Shamlat land of some of the villages like Juhangi Syedaan, Shah Allah Ditta, Bhekar Fateh Bukhsh, and Dharaik Mohri has not been determined yet amongst the land owners.'

Source alleges CDA allotted several plots in one of the sectors in violation of rules

It said due to non-determination of share of shamlat land, CDA's rehabilitation benefits could not be released to land owners, who are pressing hard for their compensation.

'It is pertinent to mention here that an inquiry is also under trial in CDA, wherein a report of subject matters needs to be submitted,' the letter stated.

'This issue warrants a proper investigation to check all such plots, which had been allotted on the basis of shamlat land,' an official said.

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