Gwadar’s land record computerization has reached 82% due to continuous efforts of the revenue staff and computerization teams while the land settlement is also in process, said Deputy Commissioner Gwadar Aurangzeb Badini.
He said the Board of Revenue has been approached to give its final verdict in a technical matter so that 100% progress is achieved. Residents of Gwadar can now get all digitized land record-related services of 32 Mouzas/Wards from Markaz-e-Sahooliat Centre at Tehsil Office Gwadar, he added.
He stressed that the computerized land record would be immune to forgery, fraud, and corruption, as well as malfunction-free.
This measure will enhance transparency, efficiency, and security, thereby supporting sustainable development and economic growth.
Highlighting the significance of land settlement for equitable and unrestricted ownership, to GP Deputy Commissioner of Gwadar stated that once the settlement process concludes, residents of Gwadar City will have the freedom to buy, sell, and utilize their land for both personal and commercial purposes.
In Baluchistan, a significant portion of land remains unclaimed and is held collectively by tribes rather than individual ownership.
Once proper settlement occurs, individuals will have the opportunity to acquire land in their names, facilitating straightforward transactions for personal residences, commercial purposes, or agricultural ventures.
In 2013, the government revoked an ongoing land settlement process for Gwadar district’s Pasni subdivision.
The decision created confusion regarding state-owned versus privately held land. The abrupt halt to the settlement process raised questions about transparency and fairness.
The land settlement process in Gwadar remained a complex and contentious issue, marked by various challenges and controversies.
