CDA has cleared long-standing encroachments from about 36.5 acres in Sector I-15, nearly two decades after it launched the sector in 2005. The agency says the land will support about 500 plots. For allottees, this is the first visible step in years. It is not yet possession. This guide explains what CDA announced, what remains open and how to protect yourself if you hold or plan to buy a plot in a new Islamabad sector.
What CDA Announced
ProPakistani reported these details on October 29:
- The operation took place in Sub-Sector I-15/1 and cleared roughly 36.5 acres.
- CDA says crews removed more than 300 houses, cattle sheds and havelis in Sheikhpur village.
- The cleared land is about one-fourth of the sector. It includes residential and commercial plots that encroachments had occupied.
- CDA told its Planning Wing to begin planning and development in the area on an urgent basis.
- CDA says it remains committed to protecting lawful allottees’ rights and to developing the sector in line with approved plans.
Land Cleared Is Not Possession Granted
CDA itself calls the clearance only an initial step. It says formal possession will follow after planning, development work and legal and administrative formalities. So you cannot treat I-15/1 plots as ready to build on.
Milkiyat makes the same point about Islamabad’s new sectors. A plot that is ready for possession is not the same as a plot with possession granted. Always ask which stage your plot has reached.
What the Reports Leave Out
The reports raise open questions. They do not give a timeline for planning or possession. They do not list the plots or the allottees affected. They also do not say how the displaced residents were treated, or what those residents say. Treat the announcement as progress, not as a delivery date.
What This Means for the Rest of I-15
The cleared area is about one-fourth of the sector. CDA’s announcement does not say what will happen to the other three-fourths. It also does not say whether more encroachments stand elsewhere in the sector. So allottees in other sub-sectors should not assume the same timeline. Ask CDA for the status of your sub-sector. Also ask whether development will proceed one sub-sector at a time, and in what order.
Where Other New Residential Sectors Stand
- E-12: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhary told the National Assembly that CDA handed over possession of around 4,068 plots in the past one to one-and-a-half months, according to ProPakistani. Read our update on E-12 plot possession.
- C-15: The same report says development is about 60 percent complete and land possession is nearing completion. The minister said reforms are also speeding up work in E-14.
- I-12 and C-14: In July, 24NewsHD reported that CDA started allotting about 7,000 plots across E-12, C-14 and I-12 to allottees who had waited ten years. It listed 2,257 in E-12, 558 in C-14 and 4,500 in I-12.
These sectors move at different speeds. The details differ even inside a single sector, so check your own sub-sector.
What Allottees Should Do
- Confirm your sector, sub-sector and plot number with CDA in writing.
- Ask which stage your plot has reached: cleared, planned, developed, ready or possession granted.
- Keep your allotment letter, payment receipts and every CDA letter.
- Follow CDA’s official notices and its website for plot lists.
- Ignore agents who sell fast-track possession or unofficial possession letters.
- Pay your dues only through official CDA channels.
If You Plan to Buy a Plot in a New Sector
- Verify the allotment file. Our guide explains how to verify a CDA allotment.
- Ask CDA whether your plot’s land is cleared, developed and ready for possession.
- Check for mortgages, litigation and unpaid dues.
- Ask whether the plot sits inside a recently cleared or disputed area.
- Budget for tax and transfer costs. See the cost of buying property in Islamabad.
- Pay by bank transfer, and only after verification.
A plot in an undeveloped sector can sit idle for years. Price it with that wait in mind.
Why Timelines Matter
I-15 launched in 2005, and CDA is only now clearing the first quarter of the sector. E-12 launched in 1989, and possession letters began in June 2026. These numbers show a simple rule. Buy on documents and current status, not on promises. Compare the wait with established options such as the sectors in our guide to buying property in F sectors. Also compare approved private options in our guide to housing societies in Islamabad.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much land did CDA clear in I-15?
CDA says it cleared about 36.5 acres in Sub-Sector I-15/1, roughly one-fourth of the sector.
How many plots will the land support?
CDA says about 500 plots.
Can I take possession of an I-15 plot now?
No. CDA says possession will follow planning, development and legal and administrative formalities.
When was I-15 launched?
CDA launched the sector in 2005.
How do I check my plot’s status?
Ask CDA to confirm your sub-sector, plot number and stage in writing, and check CDA’s website for plot lists.
Next Step
Bright Homes helps buyers check documents before they commit. Browse the properties page or contact the team. This guide is general information, not legal advice.
Related Reading
- Sector E-12: CDA Targets Plot Possession
- Verify a CDA Plot Allotment
- How to Buy a Property in F Sectors of Islamabad
- CDA Recovers State Land: What It Means for Buyers
- G Sectors Islamabad: Residential Updates
- CDA’s New Plot File Verification Rules
- Residential Property in Islamabad: A Buyer’s Guide
