Lahore Division

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
The Punjab government has decided to abolish the province’s old legal framework for land consolidation, under which the Consolidation of Holdings Ordinance 1960 will be repealed and replaced with a new law. For this purpose, the Board of Revenue Punjab has prepared the draft of the Consolidation of Holdings Act 2026.
According to sources, the proposed legal draft recommends gradually ending the old land consolidation system so that long pending revenue matters can be resolved and land records can be improved in line with modern requirements.
Under the draft, areas where consolidation schemes have already been completed will be required to finalize records and implementation measures within one year. Similarly, schemes that are up to 70 percent complete have been recommended for completion within 180 days.
The proposed law also recommends that villages where less than 70 percent progress has been made on consolidation schemes should be de notified, in order to reduce administrative complications caused by incomplete and long stalled schemes.
Officials said the proposed legislation aims to improve the revenue system, correct land records, resolve pending matters and reduce difficulties faced by the public. The new measures are expected to help address issues related to land ownership, transfers and records in a more transparent and organized manner.
The draft prepared by the Board of Revenue will be sent to the Law and Parliamentary Affairs Department for legal vetting. After finalization and approval, the new law will be enforced across the province.

Lahore: [ReNews Pakistan]
Director General of the Lahore Development Authority, Tahir Farooq, visited the Data Darbar expansion project and Bhati Chowk Underpass, where he reviewed in detail the progress of development work on both major projects.
During the visit, TEPA Chief Engineer Iqrar Hussain and the project director briefed the LDA director general on the current status of the projects, the pace of construction and the next phases of work. Tahir Farooq inspected different sections of the Bhati Chowk Underpass and directed the relevant officials to further accelerate development work in the public interest.
The briefing stated that around 50 percent of work on the Bhati Chowk Underpass has been completed, while excavation work on the underpass ramps is progressing rapidly. Officials said construction activities are also continuing on the underpass barrel and Ramp Two, with the work being carried out according to the required standards.
The LDA director general also reviewed different components of the Data Darbar expansion project. Officials briefed him that finishing work is under way on the parking area and toilet block of the project, while the grey structure of the pedestrian underpass has been completed and finishing work has now begun.
Officials further said that finishing work on the pedestrian zone at Data Darbar is also progressing at a fast pace. LDA Director General Tahir Farooq directed officials to speed up work on the facades of properties around Data Darbar, saying the project should be completed at the earliest in view of improved civic facilities, traffic management and convenience for visitors.
He made it clear that safety SOPs must be strictly ensured during development work so that the safety of workers, citizens and visitors is not compromised. The LDA director general also directed the relevant officers that there should be no compromise on the quality of the projects and that all work should be completed within the prescribed timeline.

Lahore: [ReNews Pakistan]
The Lahore district administration has launched a major land record correction operation to resolve thousands of long pending cases involving missing mutations, blocked ownership records, incomplete transfers and errors in digitised land records.
The initiative has been started to provide relief to citizens who have been facing delays and complications in the correction and updating of their property records across Lahore.
A high level meeting in this regard was held at Nadra Hall under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue Lahore Hafiz Kareem Dad Chughtai.
During the meeting, assistant commissioners were directed to ensure early resolution of public complaints and complete the assigned targets within the prescribed timeframe.
Revenue authorities have set a 30 day deadline to dispose of 20,759 mutation related cases. These include missing entries, pending ownership transfers, incomplete record updates and other discrepancies in the digitised land record system.
According to officials, 6,377 missing mutations will be corrected within one month, while 1,309 khewat related cases have also been marked for urgent disposal. Khewat blocks often create serious difficulties for property owners by restricting access to ownership records and delaying legal or administrative transactions.
To ensure proper monitoring of the operation, supervisory responsibility has been assigned to Rana Khalid, Deputy Director of the Punjab Land Records Authority. He will oversee progress across relevant centres and ensure timely compliance with the targets fixed by the administration.
A detailed workload has also been assigned to different land record centres in Lahore. The Cantt Land Record Centre will address 811 mutation issues, 305 missing mutations and 93 khewat cases.
The City Land Record Centres have been tasked with resolving 1,686 mutation cases, 582 missing mutations and 217 khewat related discrepancies. The Model Town Centre will deal with 1,899 mutation issues, 364 missing mutations and 160 khewat cases.
The Raiwind Land Record Centre carries the largest backlog, with 6,991 mutation related issues and 1,159 missing mutations. Officials said these cases will be taken up on an urgent basis due to the scale of pending complaints.
Meanwhile, the Shalimar Centre will resolve 1,305 mutation issues, 1,383 missing mutations and 65 khewat cases.
The district administration has directed assistant commissioners to submit daily progress reports during the operation. Tehsildars, service centre in charges and assistant directors of land records will directly supervise the correction process at their respective centres.
Officials said the campaign is aimed at improving service delivery in Lahore’s revenue system and restoring public confidence in land record management. They said timely correction of property records is essential for reducing disputes, facilitating legal transfers and protecting citizens from unnecessary delays.
The operation follows decisions taken in a meeting held on April 30, 2026, where measures were reviewed to improve revenue services and address public complaints related to land records in Lahore.