The Punjab government has officially enforced a strict ban on all land transfers carried out without proper legal documentation, marking a major step toward transparency, fraud prevention, and improved governance in the province’s real estate sector.

According to the notification issued by the Punjab Board of Revenue (BoR), no land mutation will be sanctioned on the basis of oral agreements or informal transactions. The decision applies to property sales, purchases, mortgages, exchanges, and gifting of land. However, inheritance-related land transfers will remain exempt and will continue under existing legal procedures.

Only Registered Property Transfers Will Be Accepted

The Board of Revenue clarified that only those transfers accompanied by a duly registered instrument—as required under the Registration Act 1908 and the Transfer of Property Act 1882—will now be accepted as valid. This means undocumented claims or verbal confirmations in non-inheritance cases will no longer carry any legal standing.

Strict Enforcement Ordered Across Punjab

Following the notification, Multan Division Commissioner Amir Karim Khan instructed all revenue officers to ensure 100% compliance with the new policy. The directives have been circulated to Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners, Tehsildars, and Naib Tehsildars across Punjab.

He further warned that any officer failing to enforce the ban will face strict disciplinary action under applicable service rules. Authorities have emphasized that the step is crucial to combating property fraud, illegal land transactions, and land mafia activities, while ensuring the protection of citizens’ property rights.

Immediate Implementation with Zero Tolerance

The ban on undocumented land transfers has come into immediate effect across Punjab. Officials reiterated a zero-tolerance policy, ensuring that all future land transactions remain transparent, legal, and documented.

·      Why This Matters for Property Buyers & Investors

·      Enhances trust and transparency in Punjab’s real estate market

·      Protects buyers from fraudulent and disputed land transactions

·      Strengthens Pakistan’s formal property documentation system

·      Helps stabilize long-term investment confidence in Lahore and Punjab