RAWALPINDI (MNN); In a landmark reform aimed at modernizing land administration, the Punjab government has decided to replace the centuries-old land record system with a fully digital Green Property Certificate regime from July 1, 2026.
According to a notification issued by the Board of Revenue Punjab, the issuance of Fard-e-Bai will cease after June 30, 2026, while Green Property Certificates will officially replace conventional land registration and ownership documents from July 1.
Officials say the traditional Khewat system, which has long served as the basis for maintaining land ownership records, is being transformed into a modern parcel-based system designed around precise geographic location, demarcated boundaries and accurate subdivision of land parcels.
The reform is being described by some observers as one of the most significant changes to Punjab’s land administration framework since the system introduced during the era of Sher Shah Suri.
The initial fee for obtaining a Green Property Certificate has been fixed at Rs900. The certificate will serve as a secure, paperless proof of ownership and will contain complete details of the property, including its address, district, tehsil, mauza, area, land classification, ownership particulars, satellite imagery and a unique QR code for instant verification.
The government says the new system will allow immediate confirmation of ownership, while overseas Pakistanis will also be able to access and monitor their property records online.
Authorities believe the initiative will help eliminate fraudulent registrations, land grabbing, forged ownership claims, loss of physical documents and the long-criticized patwari culture, making land transactions more transparent, secure and accessible for citizens.
