Land Revenue & Mutation

Land revenue administration in Pakistan is governed by provincial land revenue acts, primarily the West Pakistan Land Revenue Act 1967, which applies to Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with corresponding legislation in Sindh and Balochistan. These laws establish the system of land records, including jamabandi (record of rights), fard (title deed), and mutation of ownership entries. Our firm specializes in revenue proceedings before Patwaris, Tehsildars, Assistant Commissioners, and Boards of Revenue.

Mutation is the process of recording a change of ownership in the revenue record. It is triggered by sale, inheritance, gift, or court decree. A correct mutation entry is critical because the revenue record is the primary documentary evidence of title for agricultural land and many urban properties. Errors in mutation can lead to prolonged disputes. We assist clients in filing mutation applications, contesting adverse entries, and correcting errors in the record.

Revenue appeals follow a hierarchical structure. Appeals against orders of the Tehsildar lie to the Assistant Commissioner, and from there to the Divisional Commissioner and the Board of Revenue. We represent clients at each level, including revision petitions before the Board of Revenue. We also advise on land classification, revenue assessments, proprietary rights, and partition of agricultural land among co-sharers.