LAHORE: In a major development in Punjab’s legal and property system, the provincial government’s Property Amendment Act has officially come into force, leading to the removal of stay orders in 575 pending cases across the province.
According to official details, the new law aims to speed up the resolution of land and property disputes and curb illegal possession. With the enforcement of the act, courts have started implementing its provisions, resulting in immediate legal impact on hundreds of ongoing cases.
The Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court Chief Justice has also taken a significant administrative step by appointing Additional Sessions Judges as property tribunals across 36 districts of Punjab. A formal list of these appointments has been sent to the provincial government.
Under the new system, these designated tribunals will now have expanded authority to hear property-related disputes. In cases where illegal occupation is proven, the tribunals will also have the power to issue strict punishments, including prison sentences ranging from 3 to 10 years.
Officials say the reform is intended to reduce delays in property litigation, strengthen enforcement against land grabbing, and improve public confidence in the justice system.
With the activation of the new law and formation of tribunals, Punjab’s property dispute framework is expected to undergo a major shift toward faster and stricter legal action.
