RAWALPINDI: Punjab will introduce the Green Property Certificate system for property transactions from July 1, 2026, replacing the long-standing Fard-e-Bai process, which required buyers and sellers to obtain proof of ownership from patwaris.
The Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA), in coordination with the Board of Revenue, has directed registrars and tehsildar offices across Rawalpindi Division to implement the new system. The certificate will serve as an authentic legal document verifying property ownership, possession, boundaries, and legal status ahead of transactions.
Officials say the shift is aimed at reducing fraud, forgery, and ownership disputes that have historically complicated property deals in the province. The Green Property Certificate will be issued directly through PLRA, removing dependence on patwari-level documentation that critics have long flagged as susceptible to manipulation.
The subsidised fee of Rs900, currently applicable for certificate issuance, will expire on June 30. Applicants obtaining certificates from July 1 onward will be subject to a revised, higher fee.
PLRA Chairman Tariq Subhani and DC Rawalpindi Hassan Waqar both confirmed implementation timelines and the issuance of directives to relevant offices across the division.
The Green Property Certificate system forms part of broader land record reform efforts in Punjab, as authorities move to digitise and centralise property verification through institutional channels rather than legacy administrative structures.
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