The Punjab government has directed all private housing societies to transfer their complete property transaction records to the Housing Society Management System (HSMS) as part of efforts to strengthen property ownership documentation and improve transparency.
According to an official compliance notice, the issuance of Property Certificates for property transactions has formally begun.
The government said the Property Certificate will serve as the legal proof of ownership for properties in all public and private housing schemes in Lahore.
Private housing societies have been instructed to upload all purchase and sale records to the HSMS by August 31, 2026.
Officials said the new digital system is designed to enhance transparency in property transactions and reduce fraud.
The Property Certificate will be integrated with NADRA records, digital mapping systems, and the e-Registry platform to strengthen ownership verification.
The notice warned that housing societies failing to meet the deadline could face legal action under the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Act, 1975.
Possible enforcement measures include the sealing of society offices and the registration of legal cases against the management of non-compliant housing schemes.
The government also said that several private housing societies in Lahore have already completed the transfer of their property records to the HSMS.