Illegal Possession & Eviction

Illegal possession of immovable property is a pervasive issue in Pakistan, ranging from unauthorized occupation by tenants after lease expiry to forceful encroachment by organized land grabbers. The law provides several remedies for recovery of possession, depending on whether the plaintiff is the true owner, a prior possessor, or a co-owner. Our firm pursues aggressive legal action through civil courts, revenue courts, and criminal prosecution to recover possession for legitimate owners.

The primary civil remedy is a suit for possession under the Specific Relief Act 1877. Where the plaintiff has been dispossessed within six months, a summary suit under Section 9 can be filed for recovery based on prior possession alone, without proof of title. For owners with established title, a suit for possession based on title can be filed within 12 years of dispossession under the Limitation Act 1908.

In cases involving criminal trespass, unauthorized construction, or organized land grabbing, we complement civil proceedings with criminal complaints under the Pakistan Penal Code. Revenue authorities may also initiate proceedings for ejection of unauthorized occupants from state land or agricultural property. We coordinate multi-forum strategies to pressure illegal occupants and achieve swift recovery.