Are you looking to verify property ownership or need an official record for a legal transaction in Pakistan? Obtaining a Fard also known as the Property Ownership Certificate, is a critical step in property dealings, inheritance, and litigation.
This comprehensive guide will explain how to get a Fard online and physically in Punjab and Sindh, along with the legal relevance, fee structure, and required documents.
What is Fard?
Fard is an official land record document issued by the Land Revenue Department of Pakistan. It confirms the ownership details of a piece of land and is required in:
- Buying or selling property
- Inheritance and mutation proceedings
- Loan applications using property as collateral
- Civil litigation and stay orders
Legal Relevance of Fard in Pakistan
While Fard is not a title document, it is a vital prima facie proof of possession and ownership under the West Pakistan Land Revenue Act, 1967, especially Sections 42, 53, and 54, which deal with land records and ownership verification.
Courts, banks, and legal authorities often rely on Fard as a primary reference document in property disputes.
How to Get Fard Online in Punjab (via PLRA)
The Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) provides online access to Fard:
1. Steps:
- Visit: https://www.punjab-zameen.gov.pk/
- Click “Online Fard”
- Enter your CNIC number, property location (Tehsil & Mauza), and Khewat/Khasra number
- Choose the type of Fard (e.g., for verification, mutation, loan)
- Submit and pay online fee (if applicable)
- Download/Print the Fard
Documents Required:
- CNIC copy
- Property Khewat or Khasra number
- Application form (if visiting service center)
- Biometric verification (at Arazi Record Center)
Fee:
Approx. Rs. 500 – Rs. 1000, depending on type and urgency.
How to Get Fard in Sindh (via Sindh Zameen Portal)
In Sindh, Board of Revenue Sindh offers a digitized land records system via the Sindh Zameen Portal (partial coverage as of now).
Steps:
- Visit: https://sindhzameen.gos.pk/
- Register/Login
- Search land records using Deh name, district, and survey number
- Apply for Fard (available for selected districts)
Alternatively, visit the Mukhtiarkar office for manual records in rural areas.
Physical Application Process for Fard (General Method)
If online access is unavailable, you can obtain Fard physically:
Visit:
- Arazi Record Centers (ARC) in Punjab
- Mukhtiarkar Office or Taluka Revenue Office in Sindh
Required Documents:
- CNIC (original and copy)
- Property ownership details
- Application form
- Biometric verification (Punjab only)
Fard in Legal Proceedings
Fard is widely used in:
- Civil suits (e.g., recovery, possession, stay orders)
- Succession cases (to establish ownership of deceased)
- Mutation (Intiqal) process after purchase or inheritance
The absence of a valid Fard can significantly delay or even dismiss court cases involving land.
FAQs
Q: Can I get Fard online for all cities in Pakistan?
Currently, only Punjab and parts of Sindh offer online Fard access.
Q: Is Fard sufficient proof of ownership?
Fard is evidence of possession, but not a conclusive ownership title like a registered sale deed.
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