ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) will now collect development charges from allottees (Plot Owners) in underdeveloped residential sectors of Islamabad.
A notification issued by CDA states that the charges will be Rs 9,000 per square yard for plots in sectors C-13 to C-17, I-11, I-12, I-14, and I-15. The decision follows a CDA board meeting held in August 2024, allowing payment in instalments.
Originally, the charges were planned only for Sector E-12 in a July 2024 meeting but were later extended to other underdeveloped areas. The fees will be calculated at the time of plot possession.
However, plot owners have criticized the charges, calling them unfair and burdensome, saying they could impact real estate transactions. For example, a five-marla plot owner will pay Rs.1,350,000, a ten-marla plot owner Rs.2,700,000, and a one-kanal plot owner Rs.5,400,000.
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CDA development charges sectors and amount details in Islamabad:
Sectors: C-13, C-14, C-15, C-16, C-17, E-12, I-11, I-12, I-14, I-15
| Plot Size | Development Charges (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Five Marla | 1,350,000 |
| Ten Marla | 2,700,000 |
| One Kanal | 5,400,000 |
Earlier, CDA is considering an electric tram service for Islamabad as part of efforts to improve public transport in Islamabad.
CDA Chairman Mohammad Ali Randhawa discussed the plan with officials from the National Radio Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC). He said a feasibility study will be conducted, following directions from the Prime Minister and Interior Minister.
“Electric buses are already operating, and now we are looking into electric trams,” Randhawa said. “The next step is to complete the feasibility study.”
A CDA statement mentioned that the meeting also covered ways to improve the existing electric bus network. The chairman asked relevant departments to finalize the study, focusing on busy routes for the proposed tram service.
