Revelations have surfaced regarding the Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) handling of the Kuri Enclave Housing Project, potentially marking one of the largest scandals in Islamabad’s history.
A report by The Nation suggests that the CDA may forego a joint venture with the private sector, opting instead to collaborate directly with a government housing agency.
The Kuri Enclave project in Islamabad was initially advertised with a land allocation formula, attracting bids from prominent developers such as Defence Housing Authority, Park View, Bahria Town, ZM/Faisal Hills, New City Paradise, and KA Group. However, the selection process has stagnated for the last two months, with no new proposal requests issued to interested firms.
Sources indicate that the CDA is contemplating awarding the project directly to a government-owned entity, utilizing Section 42-F of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority’s rules, allowing direct contracting. Despite numerous inquiries, the CDA’s Public Relations Directorate has remained unresponsive.
Recent meetings between officials from a specific government housing agency and today’s visit to the CDA headquarters by Mohsin Naqvi, Minister of Interior for Sindh, have fueled speculation about the project’s future. Spanning 10,000 kanals, the Kuri Enclave is set to be the largest housing scheme by the CDA, typically developing sectors on 8,000 kanals.
The project’s advertisement outlines the responsibilities of the successful bidder, which include developing residential and commercial plots and ensuring the provision of all necessary amenities. The developer is also tasked with the project’s timely completion and success. Financially, the investor-developer will bear initial costs, while the CDA retains land ownership. Despite rumours of favouritism towards a specific developer, a CDA spokesperson has denied such allegations, asserting adherence to regulatory standards.
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