LAHORE (Dunya News) – The Punjab government has introduced a major change to the land and property registration system, granting additional assistant commissioners posted at divisional headquarters the powers of sub-registrars.
The Board of Revenue has issued an official notification, formally assigning these powers to the officers, with the decision taking immediate effect.
According to the notification, the authority has been granted under Section 6 of the Registration Act, 1908, allowing additional assistant commissioners at divisional headquarters to carry out property registration.
The notification also makes it clear that all land and property registrations across Punjab will be processed exclusively through the Punjab Land Records Authority's (PLRA) e-registration system.
The provincial government has also introduced a monitoring mechanism to oversee the officers exercising registration powers. Under the arrangement, relevant deputy commissioners have been directed to supervise registration officers and ensure an effective system of checks and balances.
The Board of Revenue has formally communicated the decision to all divisional commissioners, deputy commissioners and the Punjab Land Records Authority.
Under the new arrangement, additional assistant commissioners posted at divisional headquarters will now be authorised to handle property registration matters.