Punjab Government Notice: Obtain Official Property Certificate for All Property Transactions (Effective 2026-07-01)

Issuer: Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) and Board of Revenue, Government of Punjab.

Purpose: Public advisory asking buyers and sellers to demand the official Property Certificate when conducting any purchase, sale or transfer of immovable property to protect ownership rights and prevent fraud.

Key points:

• From 1 July 2026 the official Property Certificate must be requested and relied upon for property transactions.
• The measure is intended to protect citizens' rights and ensure legal validity of property dealings.
• An integrated digital records and household/property management system (HSMS / digital system) is referenced to authenticate and preserve land and ownership records.
• Citizens are advised to obtain the Property Certificate as primary evidence of title before completing any transaction.

Contact/issuer information: Punjab Land Records Authority and Board of Revenue, Government of Punjab (official channels recommended for further details and verification).