LAHORE DIVISION

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan The Punjab government has formally launched the implementation of digital property certificates across all public and private housing societies to make property transactions safer, more transparent and properly documented. The initiative has initially been introduced in Lahore. Under the new system, all housing societies have been directed to transfer their property sale, purchase, allotment and ownership records to the Housing Society Management System by August 31, 2026. According to an official notification, the property certificate will now be recognised as the primary legal document proving ownership of any plot or house. Any property sale, purchase or transfer carried out without the certificate will not have legal validity. Officials said the new digital system has been integrated with the National Database and Registration Authority’s identity records, Punjab’s e-registration portal and a digital mapping system. The integration is aimed at reducing forged property documents, double allotments, fake files and ownership disputes, while making property transactions more secure. The Punjab government has warned the management of all private housing societies that uploading their complete records to the portal within the stipulated period is mandatory. Housing societies that fail to transfer their records after the deadline may face action under the Lahore Development Authority Act, 1975. According to the notification, legal measures may include sealing the offices of non-compliant societies, registering cases against their management and taking other action permitted under the law. A government spokesperson said several major private housing societies in Lahore had already transferred their records to the new digital system. Housing societies in the remaining districts have also been instructed to complete the process at the earliest and have been warned against further delays. Property experts believe the new system will make it easier for buyers to verify ownership, reduce the risk of fraud and promote greater transparency in the housing sector through reliable digital records.

Lahore: [ReNews Pakistan] Lahore Deputy Commissioner Captain Muhammad Ali Ijaz (R) has directed the immediate integration of the Green Property Certificate initiative with the central PLUS system in a move aimed at strengthening the accuracy of digital land records, improving transparency and streamlining property transfer and registration processes across the city. the PLUS system refers to The integrated digital architecture used by the Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) to streamline property transfers and registrations. The directive was issued during his visit to the Shalimar and Wagah Land Record Centres, where he reviewed the progress of Lahore’s ongoing urban land digitalisation programme. He was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue Hafiz Karim Dad Chughtai, the Chief Officer of the Municipal Corporation of Lahore and the relevant assistant commissioners. During the inspection, the deputy commissioner reviewed public service counters, data entry procedures and the issuance process for Green Property Certificates. He instructed officials to ensure complete accuracy in digital land records and certificate issuance, stressing that reliable records are essential for an efficient and transparent property management system. Captain Muhammad Ali Ijaz also directed technical teams to complete the integration of the Green Property Certificate database with the PLUS system without delay. He said the integration would eliminate technical obstacles that often slow down property transfers and registrations while creating a more seamless and efficient digital workflow. The deputy commissioner noted that the initiative forms part of broader efforts to modernise Lahore’s urban land administration by providing citizens with faster access to verified and authentic property records. He added that a fully integrated digital system would improve public confidence, reduce processing delays and enhance the overall efficiency of land-related services. He further instructed officials at land record centres to provide complete technical assistance and guidance to visitors so that citizens can complete their transactions smoothly without making unnecessary repeat visits. The administration also reaffirmed its commitment to improving service delivery through digital reforms and transparent governance in the land management sector.

Lahore: [ReNews Pakistan] The Lahore Development Authority’s Town Planning Wing sealed 147 properties during a major operation against illegal commercial activity in LDA controlled areas. According to an LDA spokesperson, the operations were carried out on GT Road and in Gujjarpura, Shadman, Faisal Town and Sabzazar on the directions of LDA Director General Tahir Farooq. A total of 89 properties were sealed on GT Road and in Gujjarpura and Shadman for unauthorised commercial use. During a separate recovery operation, LDA teams also sealed 25 properties in Faisal Town and 33 in Sabzazar. The sealed premises included private schools, clinics, pharmacies, grocery stores, cafés, restaurants, food outlets, electrical stores, bakeries, beauty salons, auto workshops, offices and other commercial establishments. The operation was conducted under the supervision of Chief Town Planner-I Asaduz Zaman. LDA Director General Tahir Farooq said indiscriminate action against illegal commercial buildings and properties with unpaid commercial fees would continue.