Minister Admits Compensation Delay for Sectors E-12 and C-16

Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has acknowledged delays in compensation for some individuals affected by development work in Islamabad's E-12 and C-16 sectors, saying the interior minister would hear the worries of those affected.

Key points

• Speaking during a National Assembly session on Thursday, Chaudhry responded to a calling-attention notice concerning the demolition of houses and cemeteries without compensation.
• Addressing reservations over cemeteries, the minister stated Islamabad faced significant challenges involving burial grounds, stating that E-12 had eight cemeteries and that all graves had been protected.
• Chaudhry additionally alleged that 150 illegal housing schemes had sold land designated for schools and parks.

He remarked a number of sectors had been allotted over the years without being developed, adding that a separate member had been appointed in the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to oversee sector development and allotment. Islamabad Intends to Shift Electricity Poles Underground.

While C-16 was initiated in 2008 and most of its development and allotment had been completed, chaudhry remarked possession had been handed over for 90 per cent of plots in E-12.

He remarked three laws had been amended over the past 20 years, and maintained 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.

Chaudhry additionally alleged that 150 illegal housing schemes had sold land designated for schools and parks. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

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