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Punjab Land Records Authority Act 2017 (Act VI of 2017).

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Punjab
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment of the Punjab Land Records Authority for reform and modernization of the system of land records.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Institution Registration Land tenure Land-use planning Land reform
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force at once.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 33 sections divided into seven Chapters, establishes the Punjab Land Records Authority to reform and modernize the system of land records, to improve the land records service delivery; to contribute to long lasting tenure security; and, to deal with ancillary matters. It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Authority, entitled to: acquire and hold property, (both movable and immovable) establish regional offices at such other place or places in the Punjab as it deems appropriate. The Authority shall: (a) frame policies for implementing this Act; (b) manage, update and maintain land records; (c) formulate strategies, policies and plans for the management of land records; (d) provide efficient and prompt services to the public; (e) develop a human resource management system for effective discharge of the functions under the Act; (f) advise the Government on matters relating to improvement and modernization of land records management; (g) manage technical cooperation and coordination with other Government departments, including foreign organizations and international inter-governmental organizations, on its own or on behalf of the Government.

Full text
English
Website
www.punjablaws.gov.pk

References - Legislation

Repeals

Punjab Land Records Authority Ordinance 2016 (No. XVIII).

Legislation | Pakistan | 2016

Keyword: Institution, Registration, Land tenure, Land-use planning, Land reform

Source: FAO, FAOLEX