The Punjab government has introduced major reforms to make the partition of joint land easier, faster, and completely free of cost. Authorities are urging citizens to benefit from the service and avoid delays, especially since the process is now more transparent and accessible.
According to the Punjab Board of Revenue, once a joint land transfer is registered, submitting a mutation application to the relevant office becomes compulsory. This step legally confirms the new ownership and ensures that property records are properly updated.
To further facilitate the public, the provincial government has simplified the procedure for dividing jointly owned property. Citizens can now begin and monitor the entire partition process online from their homes, reducing the need for multiple office visits and cutting down processing time. The digital portal offers step-by-step guidance, making the service user-friendly for both rural and urban applicants.
Officials also emphasized that the distribution of inherited property continues to follow Islamic principles and constitutional guidelines. Before any division takes place, all outstanding debts and bequests of the deceased must be cleared. Only after these obligations are fulfilled is the remaining estate distributed among the rightful heirs.
For example, if a deceased individual leaves behind two daughters, a wife, a mother, and a brother, the estate is divided according to Islamic inheritance laws: the two daughters receive two-thirds in total (one-third each), the wife is entitled to one-eighth, the mother to one-sixth, and the brother receives one twenty-fourth. These rules ensure fairness and legal clarity during the inheritance process.
With the introduction of free digital services and streamlined procedures, the Punjab government aims to reduce disputes, increase transparency, and make land partition significantly more convenient for the public.
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