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KHANEWAL, Dec 16 (APP):The process of providing relief to citizens under the Property Protection Ordinance was continued in the district, with the District Resolution Committee successfully restoring possession of land to 34 applicants so far.
According to official sources, the eighth meeting of the District Resolution Committee (DRC) was held under the chairpersonship of Deputy Commissioner Maliha Rashid, during which 21 applications related to property disputes were heard. After hearing both parties, decisions on seven additional applications were announced, further strengthening public confidence in the dispute resolution mechanism.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue Khalid Abbas Sial, along with assistant commissioners and other concerned officers. The committee reviewed cases in detail to ensure transparency and timely justice for aggrieved citizens.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Maliha Rashid said that property-related disputes were being resolved within the stipulated time frame under the ordinance to provide swift relief to the public. She emphasized that strict action would be taken against those submitting false or baseless applications, adding that under the law, filing a fake claim could result in imprisonment of up to 10 years.
She reaffirmed the district administration’s commitment to safeguarding citizens’ property rights and ensuring that the provisions of the Property Protection Ordinance were implemented in letter and spirit to curb illegal occupation and protect lawful ownership.
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