{"id":105750,"date":"2026-06-09T12:31:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T07:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=105750"},"modified":"2026-06-09T12:31:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T07:31:26","slug":"new-punjab-property-rights-protection-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/new-punjab-property-rights-protection-system.html","title":{"rendered":"LHC introduces new mechanism for property rights protection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lahore: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has introduced a new district-level mechanism for the protection of property rights by designating additional district and sessions judges (AD&amp;SJs) as tribunals across Punjab to hear complaints related to immovable property disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to an official notification issued by the Directorate of District Judiciary, the appointments have been made with the approval of Chief Justice Aalia Neelum. A total of 36 judicial officers have been assigned tribunal responsibilities in their respective districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The designated judges will act as tribunals to hear and decide cases under the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance, 2026. The law provides a legal framework for addressing issues such as illegal occupation, fraudulent transfers, and disputes related to property ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/punjab-property-tax-to-be-determined-on-dc-rate.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Punjab property tax to be determined on DC Rate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the ordinance, obtaining or retaining immovable property through fraud, forgery or force is punishable with rigorous imprisonment ranging from five to 10 years, along with fines of up to PKR 10 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the procedure, tribunals are required to refer complaints to a deputy commissioner-led committee within three days of receipt. The committee will conduct inquiries, examine the matter, and attempt to facilitate an amicable resolution before submitting its report within 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ordinance also empowers the government to establish tribunals for speedy adjudication of property-related disputes, while the high court is authorised to designate judicial officers to perform tribunal functions at the district level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chief Justice Aalia Neelum had earlier suspended the operation of the law on December 22 last year, taking notice of provisions that had initially assigned certain powers to revenue officials in matters already pending before courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officials said the new tribunal system is intended to ensure faster resolution of property disputes and strengthen enforcement of ownership rights through dedicated judicial forums at the district level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lahore: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has introduced a new district-level mechanism for the protection of property rights by designating additional district and sessions judges (AD&amp;SJs) as tribunals across Punjab to hear complaints related to immovable property disputes. According to an official notification issued by the Directorate of District Judiciary, the appointments have been made with the approval of Chief Justice Aalia Neelum. A total of 36 judicial officers have been assigned tribunal responsibilities in their respective districts. The designated judges will act as tribunals to hear and decide cases under the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance, 2026. The law provides a legal framework for addressing issues such as illegal occupation, fraudulent transfers, and disputes related to property ownership. Read: Punjab property tax to be determined on DC Rate Under the ordinance, obtaining or retaining immovable property through fraud, forgery or force is punishable with rigorous imprisonment ranging from five to 10 years, along with fines of up to PKR 10 million. As part of the procedure, tribunals are required to refer complaints to a deputy commissioner-led committee within three days of receipt. 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