Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Captain (r) Nadeem Nasir has directed relevant departments to ensure the prompt partition and fair distribution of jointly owned land, while protecting the legal share of every rightful property owner.
The directives were issued during the second meeting of the District Scrutiny Committee, where officials reviewed 25 cases involving jointly owned properties and land disputes. More than 200 cases have so far been referred to the committee by the tribunal for examination.
Cases to Be Decided on Merit and Law
The deputy commissioner instructed officials to decide all cases strictly on the basis of merit, transparency and applicable law. He made it clear that no external pressure, intervention or recommendation would be accepted during the scrutiny process.
Captain (r) Nadeem Nasir also ordered officials to ensure the immediate partition of land held in joint accounts, with each co-owner receiving the share established under the law.
Action Against Illegal Occupants and False Claims
The DC directed authorities to prepare reports on cases involving individuals who are making ownership claims without having legal rights to the property. He also ordered that legal action be recommended against illegal occupants and individuals submitting false or baseless applications.
The measures are aimed at strengthening transparency in property matters and protecting legitimate ownership rights in Rawalpindi district.
Land Disputes Burden Courts
Captain (r) Nadeem Nasir said providing timely justice to citizens was a key responsibility of the district administration. He noted that more than 80% of cases pending in courts are related to land disputes, highlighting the need for faster resolution of property-related conflicts.
He said resolving such disputes promptly could help reduce the workload on courts, police and revenue departments, while providing greater relief to citizens involved in prolonged land cases.
During the meeting, assistant commissioners presented cases from their respective tehsils, while station house officers (SHOs) from the relevant police stations also participated in the proceedings.
The Rawalpindi administration's latest move is expected to improve the handling of joint property disputes, land partition cases and ownership claims, while ensuring that rightful owners receive their legally established shares.
