Punjab has introduced a new property ordinance aimed at tackling growing land-grabbing cases, setting a strict 90-day timeframe for resolution. The move is part of the government’s broader effort to protect ownership rights and bring transparency to the property sector.
Under the new law, special tribunals will handle land grabbing cases and ensure that disputes are settled within the specified period. This approach reflects Punjab’s intent to establish stronger accountability mechanisms in land-related matters, which have long been delayed in conventional legal systems.
The property ordinance is expected to significantly reduce the influence of land mafias and unauthorized possession across urban and rural regions. It also aims to provide relief to citizens who have faced years of frustration due to lengthy litigation processes.
Efforts to reclaim public property are already showing results. For instance, the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA)recently recovered land worth millions from encroachers, reinforcing the government’s ongoing crackdown on illegal occupations.
Officials believe the new property ordinance will restore confidence in the justice system by ensuring timely verdicts. They also expect it to encourage investment in the real estate sector, which has often been discouraged by land disputes and corruption.
By introducing a strict timeline and dedicated bodies for case resolution, Punjab’s government aims to create a fairer, more transparent, and efficient process for handling property conflicts. This proactive step reflects a growing awareness that secure land ownership is not just an economic need but also a fundamental right.
