Ministry clarifies news item regarding work in G-14
By Adnan Rafique

ISLAMABAD—The Spokesman of the Ministry of Housing and Works has clarified a news item appeared in a section of Press saying that the development work in sector G-14 is in doldrums due to lack of coordination among the government departments.
The Spokesman said the contents carried in the news item are not based on facts and it is also not correct that land acquisition and subsequent issuance of letters has not been resolved.
He clarified that the Prime Minister has constituted a committee under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary for acquisition of land in sector G-14/1,2 and 3 and G-15/3 that has already held two meetings to expedite the progress in this regard. “Sub-sectors of G-14/1,2 and 3 were allocated by then Prime Minister to the Housing Foundation. Notification under sections 4 and 17(4) (6) of the Land Acquisition Act stand issued and the Land Acquisition collector has announced the award falling in the area for Rs. 2,840 million,” he said. The Spokesman made it clear that the more than half of the allottees have not paid their dues despite issuance of letters and notices to them.
He said, “A sum of more than Rs. 4 billion is required to take possession of land whereas only Rs. 2.5 billion have been deposited by the allottees so far. However, a joint survey for built up property is also being carried out shortly.” He further said that the Housing Foundation and CDA are jointly working to revise the plan, with a view to accommodating maximum number of allottees. “Computer balloting to allocate plot numbers will be held shortly. The Foundation has requested allottees to clear outstanding amounts without further delay so that acquisition of land could be completed and steps toward development works physically be initiated,” he said.