“Influential” CDA officer charged with fraudulent plot allotments reassigned to key Estate positions

By Dateline Investigation Cell
ISLAMABAD: Land Mafia of Capital Development Authority (CDA) suspected of manipulating system as allegations of bogus allotment cases surfaced.
In a recent development, Mr. Imdad Ali, sources said the former additional director of Estate Affecttee, has come under scrutiny for his alleged involvement in several fraudulent allotment cases. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has pressed charges against him, leading to his removal from the estate/land directorate.
Previously, Naveed Illahi, the then member estate, imposed a ban on Mr. Imdad, preventing him from posting in the estate/land department as a penalty for his alleged misconduct. However, following the repatriation of Naveed Illahi, shocking reports reveal that Mr. Imdad has been reinstated as the Deputy Director of Estate Management-I. Furthermore, he has been assigned the charge of Assistant Director for the CDA One Window Operation, despite the earlier ban on his involvement in estate/land matters.
Troubling information has surfaced indicating that the FIA recently demanded the records pertaining to the inquiry numbered 77/2021, specifically related to the alleged bogus allotment cases in Sector D-13 and I-12. However, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has failed to provide the necessary records, raising concerns about potential corruption within the organization.
Moreover, sources suggest that Mr. Imdad is actively seeking the position of Additional Director in the Estate Affecttee, Land Directorate. It is alleged that he is engaging in negotiations with higher authorities to secure this role, potentially compromising the ongoing inquiry. The bogus cases under investigation have reportedly caused substantial losses to the government exchequer.
As the situation unfolds, it is imperative that Chairman CDA takes notice of these developments. The resurgence of the land mafia, seemingly facilitated by Mr. Imdad’s reassignment, demands immediate attention to prevent further damage to public funds and ensure accountability in the administration of land affairs.