By Editor Investigation
Islamabad, October 6, 2026: An inquiry initiated by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has uncovered alleged irregularities in the allotment of 10 plots in Sector I-12/4, with officials investigating how the plots were allotted to the legal heirs of a person who had allegedly already been allotted land in Multan.
The inquiry was initiated by CDA Member Estate Muhammad Zaman Wattoo during scrutiny of permit-approved files. According to a CDA note sheet, the investigation found that Aslam son of Samandar Khan, a resident of Dheri Qila, had previously been allotted land in Chak No. 71-M, Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala, Multan.
Despite the earlier allotment, 10 plots were subsequently allotted in Sector I-12/4 to his legal heirs. CDA officials have reportedly raised questions over the legality of the subsequent allotment and described it as allegedly fraudulent.
The inquiry was expanded following the discovery, and consultations were held with relevant administrative officers and officials in Multan district to verify the earlier land allotment and establish the facts of the case.
According to the CDA document, a meeting was scheduled for 10 a.m. on October 6 to determine the role of officers who were posted in the authority’s Land and Rehabilitation (L&R) Directorate during the relevant period.
The concerned wing has also been asked to nominate an officer who can identify the posting periods of the officials involved in processing the allotment.
The investigation will determine which CDA officers were serving in the relevant positions when the 10 plots were allotted and whether any official played a role in facilitating the alleged irregularities.
The matter has also raised questions about an earlier inquiry by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). According to the information available in the case record, the file had previously been sent to the FIA for investigation. However, it is alleged that dealers who benefited from the allotments subsequently managed to have the file cleared.
The latest CDA inquiry is therefore expected to examine not only the original allotment process but also how the file was dealt with during the earlier investigation.
The developments have raised questions over possible administrative lapses and the effectiveness of scrutiny mechanisms within the CDA.
The matter is likely to attract further attention as the inquiry proceeds and the role of the officials concerned is determined.
