The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is embarking on an innovative initiative by introducing barcodes on the files of individuals affected by land allotments in Kuri Model Village. This measure aims to prevent fraudulent activities and ensure transparency in the allotment process.
The decision comes in response to an Islamabad High Court (IHC) directive in September, instructing the CDA to commence development work within one month in the long-stalled Kuri Model Village.
A team, led by Member Estate Tariq Salam, along with Deputy Director General of Planning (DDG) Arshad Chohan, DDG Enforcement Shah Jahan, Deputy Commissioner Sardar Asif, and others, conducted a site visit to identify cases of built-up property.
The CDA is now preparing to submit a report to the IHC, outlining the steps taken to expedite the issuance of allotment letters and the commencement of development work.
The CDA had acquired land for the model village’s development several decades ago, but progress had been minimal following the land award announcement. The envisioned model village spans over 3,200 acres across Kuri, Majohan, and Rehara revenue estates in Zone IV.
The CDA management has opted for a phased approach to the development work, with the initial phase focusing on the Kuri revenue estate, encompassing four proposed blocks (A to D). Additionally, CDA Chairman Anwarul Haq has stressed the importance of reducing the involvement of intermediaries, such as property dealers, in the process.
He has directed the initiation of affixing barcodes on plot files to ensure a transparent issuance of allotment letters to all 2,700 affected individuals. This forward-thinking strategy underscores the CDA’s commitment to streamlining the development process and ensuring fairness for those affected by land allotments in the Kuri Model Village.