Punjab: Mandatory ‘Property Certificate’ for Property Transactions — Implementation Begins (Deadline 2026-08-31)

Issuer: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) in coordination with Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA), Government of Punjab.

Summary: The implementation of a mandatory “Property Certificate” for property purchase and sale has begun. All parties involved in property transfers within the LDA jurisdiction must obtain and present the official Property Certificate issued through the Punjab land records system.

Key points:

- Purpose: To regularize and authenticate property transfers and protect public property rights.

- Requirement: Presentation/possession of the official Property Certificate for buying, selling or transfer of property.

- Deadline: Compliance required by 2026-08-31. Non-compliance may invite legal action under the LDA Act, 1975.

- Responsible bodies: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) and Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA), Government of Punjab.

Action recommended: Property owners, buyers, sellers and legal representatives in Lahore should obtain the official Property Certificate from the authorized land-records channels and ensure registration of transactions before the stated deadline to avoid legal consequences.