By Muhammad Abdul Basit Assisted By Muhammad Younas Mehboob Chaudhry Advocate High Court, Ex. Legal Advisor Cantonment Board Sialkot (1995-April 2009)
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Contents
C O N T E N T S S. No.
Description
Page No.
PART-I 1
CANTONMENTS LAWS IN PAKISTAN 1.
The Cantonments Act, 1924.
2.
The Cantonments (Requisitioning of Immoveable Property) Ordinance, 1948.
235
The Rules for the Determination Requisitioned Property.
240
3.
3
of
Compensation
for
4.
The Cantonments (House-Accommodation) Act, 1923.
241
5.
The Pakistan Cantonment Property Rules, 1957.
259
iv 6.
The Cantonments Law The Cantonments (Urban Immovable Entertainments Duty) Order, 1979.
Property
Tax
and 271
7.
The Cantonments Pure Food Act, 1966.
275
8.
The Cantonments Pure Food Rules, 1967.
298
9.
The Pakistan Cantonments Cinematograph Rules, 1985.
375
10.
The Cantonment Assessment (Prescription of Form) Rules, 1961.
396
11.
The Cantonments Rent Restriction Act, 1963.
398
12.
The Cantonments Electoral (Preparation, Revision and Publication of Electoral Rolls) (Elections and Election Petitions) Rules, 1952.
447
13.
The Cantonments (Elections and Election Petitions) Rules, 1995.
503
14.
The Cantonment Local Government (Elections) Ordinance, 2002.
563
15.
The Cantonment Local Government Elections Rules, 2002.
586
16.
The Pakistan Cantonment Servants Rules, 1954.
660
17.
The Pakistan Cantonment Servants (Contributory Provident Fund) Rules, 1954.
702
The Pakistan Military Lands and Cantonments Service (Class-I) Composition and Cadre Rules 1955.
717
The Pakistan Military Lands and Cantonments Service (Class-I) Probation, Training and Seniority Rules, 1956.
719
20.
The Pakistan Cantonments Account Code, 1955.
739
21.
The Cantonment Boards Budget Rules, 1966.
889
22.
The Cantonments Ordinance, 2002.
905
18. 19.
APPENDIXES I.
Exemptions in payment of house or property tax— S. R. O. 156(I)/2004. 1075
II.
Exemption from property tax (5 marlas). S.R.O.1187(I)/2007.
III.
Amendments in the Cantonment Land Administration Rules, 1937. S.R.O. 758(I)/2009. 1078
1077
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PART-II MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS, CIRCULARS, INSTRUCTIONS, POLICIES, ETC. RELATING TO CANTONMENTS MATTERS.
1079
C O N T E N T S *
Date
(SUBJECT-WISE)
No.
Subject
Page No.
APPLICATION FOR ERECTION & RE-ERECTION OF BUILDING 1.
16 May, 1951
2.
30th Apr, 1963
3.
29th Jun, 1994
4.
5. 6.
*
11th Nov, 1957
17th Sep, 1987 8th Mar, 1988
7.
22nd Nov, 1993
8.
7th Feb, 1994
Application for erection or reerection of building in cantonment Ruling. Buildings applications – disposal 34/12/L/D5(C)/63 of references under Section 181(3) of the Cantonment Act, 1924 Applications for transfer of sub58 division, extension, and/ or erection/ re-erection of buildings, etc. ASSESSMENT OF COMPENSATION Assessment of compensation for F.16(113)/57.P.II the property acquired in cantonments by the Ministry of Defence CANTT CODE LEASES 75/264/Lands/ML&C/87 Cantt Code Leases 75/244/Lands/ML&C/87 Transfer of properties held on old grant and cantt code leases COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS 40/33/Budget/ML&C/93 Planning and construction of commercial buildings/ shopping centres 75/853/Lands/ML&C/92 Declaration of commercial zones/ areas, determination of leases on serious violations of lease agreements and exercising of strict control over building activities by the Boards in terms of Cantonment Act, 1924 55332/119/L.C.I
See also contents (Date-wise) at the end.
1112
1127
1198
1120 1153 1158
1192
1193
vi
The Cantonments Law CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL BUILDING
9.
10. 11. 12. 13.
5th July 1988
7th Sep, 1988 29th Jan, 1991 18th Oct, 1993 2nd Jul, 1996
18/100/Lands/ML&C/70
72/81/Lands/ML&C/88 72/81/Lands/ML&C/88 72/81/Lands/ ML&C/85 72/81/Lands/ML&C/85
Construction of additional buildings in the vacant compound of bungalows
1161
Construction of buildings – duplexes
additional 1161
Construction of buildings; duplexes
additional
Construction of buildings – duplexes
additional
1177
Construction of additional building – Duplexes subdivisions thereof and payment of development charge on the subdivision portion
1190
1209
CONSTRUCTION OF HOTELS/ RESTAURANTS 14.
5th Apr, 1994
30/36/Lands/ML&C/94
Construction of hotels/ restaurants in cantonments
1194
CONSTRUCTION PLANS 15. 16.
28th Nov, 1988 22nd Aug, 1990
40/6/AD(B&G)/ML&C/ 87
Construction plans of building in cantonments
1164
74/241/Lands/ML&C/90
Approval of building plans in respect of plots held in Schedule IX-A of the CLA Rules 1937
1173
CONVERSION OF OLD GRANT & CANTT CODE LEASES INTO REGULAR LEASES 17.
18.
19.
20.
18th Jul, 1996
18th Dec, 1996
28th Feb, 1998
28th Apr, 1998
18/121/Lands/ML&C/96
50/59/Lands/ML&C/96
50/59/Lands/ML&C/96
50/59/Lands/ML&C/96
Policy for conversion of properties held on old grant/ Cantt code leases into regular leases
1216
Conversion of old grants/ code leases into regular leases in Schedule IX-C
1218
Conversion of old grant & cantt code leases in regular leases in Schedule IX-C
1227
Policy for conversion of properties held on old grant/ cantt. Code leases into regular leases
1227
Contents 21.
22.
23.
7th June 2003
18/1221/Lands/ML&C/2 003
30th Jan, 2004
75/258/Lands/ML&C/87
31st Dec, 2007
3/6/D-12(ML&C)/972007
vii
Policy for conversion of properties held on old grant/ cantonment code leases into regular leases-compulsory parking area to be left for old grant/ cantonment code leases after conversion into regular lease in case of sub-division of the plot, levy of development charges etc
1243
Policy for conversion of properties held on old grant/ cantt code leases into regular leases under CLA Rules, 1937-request for extension in time limit for completion of lease formalities
1248
Revised policy of conversion of properties held on old grant/ cantonment code leases into regular leases under the CLA Rules 1937 and conversion/ change of purpose of regular leases into fresh leases
1253
DEFENCE OFFICERS HOUSING SCHEME 24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
02nd Jan, 1978
22nd Aug, 1979
15th Oct, 1979
15th Dec, 1982
03rd Apr, 1984
18/201/L/AD(C)/ML&C /72
18/116/TP/L/ML&C/66
18/116/L/TP/ML&C/66
18/14/L/AD(A)/ML&C/ 82
118/12/TP/ML&C/84
Physical sub-division of plots situated in Defence Officers Housing Scheme by the allottee officers/ lessees
1134
Grant of extension to plots allotted in Defence Officers Housing Schemes in cantonments
1138
Grant of extension to plots allotted in Defence Officers Housing Schemes in cantonments
1139
Chalking out of commercial blocks in Defence Officers Housing Schemes
1145
Bazar areas/ shoping centres in Defence Officers Housing Schemes in Pakistan
1146
viii 29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
The Cantonments Law 12th Jun, 1986
26th Oct, 1986
14th May, 1987
03rd Nov, 1987
20th Oct, 1988
3rd June 1989
3rd Feb, 1991
22nd May, 1991
24th May, 1993
6th Jun, 1993
4th Nov, 1993
75/38/Lands/ML&C/86
75/38/LANDS/ML&C/86
75/38/LANDS/ML&C/86
75/38/Lands/ML&C/86
44/49/Lands/ML&C/88
72/102/Lands/ML&C/89 -G 27/113/Lands/ML&C/90 -G
41/33/Lands/ML&C/89
5(36)/D-12(ML&C)/92
72/95/Lands/ML&C/89
72/102/Lands/ML&C/89 -G
Transfer of leasehold rights in Sch IX-A of CLA Rules 1937 under the Defence Officers’ Housing Schemes and transfer of property by registered gift under the Mohammadan Law
1148
Transfer of leasehold rights in Schedule IX-A of the CLA Rules 1937 under the Defence Officers Housing Schemes and transfer of property by registered gift under the Mohammadan Law
1150
Transfer of leasehold rights in schedule IX-A of the CLA Rules 1937 under the Defence Officers Housing Schemes and transfer of property by registered gift under the Mohammadan Law
1152
Execution of leases in Schedule IX-A under the Defence Officers’ Housing Schemes
1154
Sub-division/ transfer of plots in Defence Officers Housing Schemes in cantonments
1162
Sub-division/ transfer of plots in Defence Officers Housing Schemes in Cantonments
1169
Grant of extension to plots/ sites held in Defence Officers Housing Scheme and outside housing schemes including bazar areas
1178
Re-classification of land amendment in G.L.R. In Defence Officers Housing Schemes
1180
Construction of residential houses in the Defence Officers Housing Schemes in cantonment areas
1187
Construction of residential houses in the Defence Officers Housing Schemes in cantonment areas.
1188
Sub-division/ transfer & extension of plots etc in Defence Officers Housing Schemes in cantts
1191
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Contents 40.
41.
13th Nov, 1996
30th Jul, 2002
27/113/Lands/ML&C/90 -G
118/53/TP/ML&C/77
Grant of extension to plots/ sites held in Defence Officers Housing Scheme and outside housing schemes including bazar areas
1218
Development charges: Defence Officers Housing Schemes in Cantonments
1240
DISPOSAL OF PLOTS THROUGH AUCTION 42. 43. 44.
18th Oct, 1994 8th Jul, 1996 14th May, 1998
72/101/Lands/ML&C/89 -G
Disposal of plots through open public auction
1199
55/11/Lands/ML&C/96G
Disposal of plots through auction by the Cantonments Board
1210
55/11/Lands/ML&C/96G
Disposal of plots through auction by the Cantonment Board
1228
EVACUEE PROPERTIES IN CANTTS 45.
46.
47. 48.
49.
50.
51.
52.
11th Feb, 1953
09th Mar, 1955
29th Aug, 1959 16th Jan, 1960
25th Apr, 1960
31st May, 1962
17th Jul, 1993
17th Aug, 1998
F.16/(62)/52-P
6(20)/54-RI
40/12/L/D-5/58 40/18/G/D.5(c)/59
40/18/L/D.5(C)/59
1059-Pol-Reh(73)/62
18/121/Lands/ML&C/65
11/165/Lands/ML&C/97
Evacuee cantonments
properties
in 1115
Allotment of evacuee property in cantonment areas
1119
Final disposal of evacuee property in cantonments
1121
Transfer of evacuee properties to displaced persons, etc. Mutation of entries in GLR
1123
Renewal of leases of land under the erstwhile evacuee properties in cantonment areas
1124
Renewal of leases of land held by evacuees in cantonments and other civil areas
1125
Evacuee properties held on old grant/ code leases/ leases under CLA Rules 1925 and 1937 in cantonments
1189
Properties held on old grant/ code leases by Evacuee Trust Property Board, Government of Pakistan
1230
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The Cantonments Law HOUSE TAX
53.
13th Feb, 1982
40/2/C/ML&C/79
Annual assessment of properties for the purposes of house tax
1142
LEASE OF CANTT FUND BUILDINGS 54.
08th Jul, 1950
18/4/L/D-5/49/3287
Lease of buildings
cantonment
fund 1107
LEVY OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES 55.
31st Jan, 1989
72/95/Lands/ML&C/89G
Levy of development charges in respect of plots auctioned by the Cantt Boards
1167
MANAGEMENT & RECLASSIFICATION OF MILITARY LANDS 56.
57.
22nd Apr, 1950
29th Mar, 1968
15/20/L/D.5/50/1741
9/10/L/S.O.(A)/67/974
Responsibility for the initiation and submission of proposals regarding management and reclassification of military lands
1105
Re-classification of lands covered by the housing schemes in cantonment
1131
MUTATIONS 58.
59.
60. 61. 62.
18th Dec, 1952
30th May, 1997
11th Sep, 1999 5th Oct, 1999 28th Jun, 2003
Registration of mutations under Rule 10 of the Cantonment Land Administration Rules, 1937
1114
Mutations and transfers of rights/ interests – powers of MEOs under Rule 10 of CLA Rules, 1937
1220
Mutation/ transfer of gifted properties to the legal heirs
1233
33/4/110/Lands/Circular/ Don/60
Mutation/ transfer of gifted properties to the legal heirs
1235
4 /48 /L E&H /ML &C/ 2003 /G en
Mutation of lands acquired/ transferred to Ministry of Defence for defence purposes and completion of proceedings under Rule 10 of the Acquisition Custody Relinquishment Rules, 1944
1244
21/1/L/D-5/52/6238
29/6/Lands/ML&C/75
20/575/Lands/ML&C/99
POSSESSION OF LAND ON EXPIRY OF LEASE 63.
24th Feb, 1951
50497/362/L.C.1
Taking possession of land on expiry of lease
1112
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xi
REPAIR NOTICE 64.
04th Mar, 1980
18/162/L/AD(A)/ML&C /73
Issue of repair notices u/s 126 of Cantts Act 1924 in respect of sites held on old grant
1139
SUB-DIVISION 65.
66.
67.
68.
69.
26th Aug, 1982
14th Oct, 1990
24th Dec, 1992
30th Apr, 1994
29th Jun, 1994
18/100/L/AD/A/ML&C/ 70
72/45/Lands/ML&C/87
72/9/Lands/ML&C/86-G
37/53/Lands/ML&C/80
58
Sub-division of buildings constructed on sites held on lease in Sch. VIII of the CLA Rules 1937
1144
Guidelines for lease/ sub division of land for commercial/ residential purposes held under old grant terms and leases granted under Cantt Code of 1899 and 1912 and CLA Rules 1925/ 1937
1175
Issue of NOC for sale/ transfer sub-division and commercialization of properties held under old grant terms/ cantonment code leases
1183
Sub-division of sites held on old grant/ code leases and leases under C.L.A. Rules 1925/ 1937
1196
Applications for transfer of subdivision, extension, and/ or erection/ re-erection of buildings, etc.
1198
TAX ON TRANSFER OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY 70.
71.
72.
16th Apr, 1983
11th Jul, 2000
16th Feb, 2004
123/27/C/ML&C/73
37/14/Lands/ML&C/83
64/OSC/ML&C/Walton/ 03
Imposition of tax on transfer of immovable property (lands and buildings)
1146
Imposition of tax on transfer of immovable property (lands and buildings) – transfer to legal heirs
1237
Levy of T.I.P. 1251
TRANSFER OF PLOTS UNDER HOUSING SCHEME 73.
24th Aug, 1965
18/359/L/D5(A)/64
Transfer of plots allotted under housing schemes to natural heirs
1129
xii
The Cantonments Law TRANSFER OF PROPERTIES
74.
13th Feb, 1993
72/80/Lands/ML&C/88
Transfer of properties to natural heirs
1186
TRANSFER OF PROPERTIES BY GIFT 75.
76.
77.
78. 79. 80.
81. 82. 83.
84. 85.
04th Jul, 1987
1st Feb, 1988
17th Feb, 1988
23rd Jun, 1990 14th Jun, 1993 14th Mar, 1995
12th Mar, 1995 22nd Jan, 1998 9th Jan, 1999
11th Sep, 1999 5th Oct, 1999
75/164/Lands/ML&C/87
75/164/Lands/ ML&C/87 75/326/Lands/ML&C/87
72/80/Lands/ML&C/88 72/80/Lands/ML&C/91 72/80/Lands/ML&C/88
72/80/Lands/ML&C/88 72/80/Lands/ML&C/88 72/80/Lands/ML&C/88
20/575/Lands/ML&C/99 33/4/110/Lands/Circular/ Don/60
Transfer of properties by gift under Mohammadan Law by attorneys
1152
Transfer of properties by gift under Mohammadan Law by attorneys
1156
Transfer of properties by gift under Mohammadan Law by attorneys
1157
Transfer of properties by way of gift by the attorneys
1173
Transfer of properties by way of gift by the attornies
1188
Transfer of properties by gift under Mohammadan Law by attorneys
1203
Transfer of property by gift under Mohammadan Laws
1202
Transfer of immovable properties by gift under Islamic Law
1225
Transfer of immovable properties by way of oral gift under Muhammadan Law
1230
Mutation/ transfer of gifted properties to the legal heirs
1233
Mutation/ transfer of gifted properties to the legal heirs
1235
UN-AUTHORISED CONSTRUCTION 86. 87.
29th Jan, 1951 24th Apr, 1967
55332/118/L.C.I 2/12/L/D5/A/63/800
Composition of unauthorised constructions in cantts
1109
Unauthorised construction/ addition & alterations under section 184/ 185 of the Cantonments Act, 1924
1129
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Contents 88.
89.
90.
91. 92.
93.
6th Nov, 1994
1st Feb, 1996
19th May, 1996
16th Jul, 1996 1st Jul, 1996
5th Aug, 1999
75/853/Lands/92/4970/D -12/ML&C/94 75/853/Lands/ML&C/94
72/133/Lands/ML&C/92
75/853/Lands/ML&C/92 3619/28/127/Qtg-1A
75/853/Lands/ML&C/92
Un-authorised constructions; change of purpose etc. In cantonment areas
1200
Unauthorised constructions: change of purpose etc. in cantonment areas
1206
Unauthorised construction on military land by the armed forcesinformation required by audit
1207
Composition construction.
1211
of
un-authorised
Minutes of the meeting held in QMG’s conference room at 1000 hrs on 9 June 1996 on compounding of unauthorised construction in cantts
1208
Unauthorised constructions and illegal change of purpose of residential properties into commercial properties
1232
MISCELLANEOUS 94. 95. 96.
97. 98.
99. 100.
28 Feb, 1952 04th Mar, 1972 30th Jun, 1977
24th Jul, 1978 22nd Aug, 1979
21st Oct, 1981 28th Feb, 1982
26/81/G/D-5/LCH/939-L
Interpretation of Section 126 of Cantonments Act, 1924
1113
16/7/L/AD(C)/ML&C/72500-L
Amendment of GLR in respect of housing scheme
1131
18/100/L/AD(A)/ML&C /70/2362/D-12/ML&C
Construction of additional buildings in the vacant compounds of bungalows
1132
Disposal of Govt/ Cantt Board property
1135
Consultation with local military authorities in disposal of land cases
1136
Defence lands – Jurisdiction of revenue courts
1140
Lease of land undereath/ appurtenant to houses/ flats building for disabled personnel/ widows of shaheeds
1143
34/3/L/AD(A)/ML&C/75 8/2/L/AD(A)/ML&C/70
15/1/L/AD(A)/ML&C/81 20/17/L/AD(A)/ML&C/ 79/786/D-12/ML&C
xiv 101.
102.
The Cantonments Law 26th Aug, 1982
09th Sep, 1984
18/100/L/AD/A/ML&C/ 70
18/153/84-Poll.E(II)
Sub-division of buildings constructed on sites held on lease in Sch. VIII of the CLA Rules 1937
1144
Acquisition of land or landed property in Pakistan by foreigner.
1147
103.
28th Apr, 1987
73/22/Lands/ML&C/87
Grant of leases for Commercial-II
1150
104.
10th Dec, 1987
1/123/LH/ML&C/86/Rwp
Signing/ verifying of plaints/ writers statement in suits by or against the Federal Govt. in the Ministry of Defence and signing/ execution of power of attorney (vakalat namas) by DML&C/MEOs/ Addl. MEOs
1152
Extension in areas inside and outside bazar areas
1159
72/45/Lands/ML&C/87G
Conversion of residential tenures to commercial purposes
1159
72/93/Lands/ML&C/88G
Transfer of leasehold right under CLA Rules 1925/ 1937 and the sites held on old grants/ Cantt Codes of 1899 & 1912 by the general attorneys/ special attorneys
1165
Registration of court decree/ compromise decree followed by an award
1167
72/90/Lands/ML&C/88G
Commercial zones in cantonment area
1168
72/45/Lands/87/3035/D12/ML&C
Guidelines for leases/ sub division of land for commercial purposes held under old grants and leases granted under Cantt Code of 1899 and 1912 and CLA Rules 1925/1937
1170
Condonation of time limit on transfer of lease hold rights under CLA Rules 1925/ 1937
1172
Cantonment Boards: works/ budget estimates
1174
105. 106. 107.
108.
109. 110.
111.
112.
2nd May, 1988 13th Jun, 1988 21st Jan, 1989
8th Feb, 1989
24th May, 1989 1st Aug, 1989
30th Jan, 1990
30th Sep, 1990
No. 72/
/ML&C/
72/96/Lands/ML&C/89G
72/92/Lands/ML&C/88G 11/Genl/OSD/ML&C/83 /VOL-13
original
xv
Contents 113.
28th Nov, 1990
43/81/Lands/ML&C/88
Clearance of buildings plans of sites held on Schedule IX-A of the CLA Rules 1937 for residential purposes
1173
114.
24th Feb, 1991
72/118/Lands/ML&C/91 -G
Control over buildings etc
115.
17th Jun, 1991
72/45/Lands/ML&C/87
Guidelines for lease/ sub-division of land for commercial purposes held under old grant terms/ Cantonment Code Leases of 1899/ 1912 & CLA Rules 1925/ 1937
1182
1180
116.
26th Dec, 1992
75/892/Lands/ML&C/92
Auction and acceptance of counter bids/ offers
1184
117.
12th Jan, 1994
51/787/Lands/ML&C/91
Mortgage of properties held on Schedule VIII of the CLA Rules 1937 – for commercial loans
1193
118.
9th Jun, 1994
72/8/LANDS/ML&C/86 -G
Un-authorised use of A-1 land at Kohat Cantonment
1197
119.
31st Oct, 1995
5548/213/12/Qtg-1A
Restoration of powers of Competent Auth (COAS) Cantt Act, 1924
1203 1207
120.
24th Apr, 1996
51/126/Lands/ML&C/95
Assessment of cantonments
properties
in
121.
18th Jul, 1996
18/121/Lands/ML&C/96
Grant of lease for educational/ hospital/ religious purposes in respect of property no. Survey no. , Cantonment
1216
122.
28th May, 1997
72/9/Lands/ML&C/86-G
Cantt affairs
1219
123.
9th Oct, 1997
18/121/Lands/ML&C/96
Policy for conversion of properties held on old grant/ cantt code leases into regular leases
1224
124.
25th Oct, 1997
13/11/Lands/ML&C/97
Unauthorised use of A-1 land
1224
125.
12th Feb 1998
20/210/Lands/ML&C/96
Approval of composition fee by Regional DML&C in case of site outside bazar area
1226
Space for car parking in multi storeyed buildings/ commercial plazas
1229
Approval of lay-out plans of private housing schemes in Cantonments
1233
126.
127.
13th Jun, 1998
18th Sep, 1999
11/Genl/OSD/ML&C/98
55/45/Lands/ML&C/99G
xvi 128.
129.
130.
The Cantonments Law 16th Oct, 1999
10th Jul, 2000
19th Aug, 2000
50/87/Lands/ML&C/98
51/558/Lands/ML&C/ 2000
Ruling/Land/RD/LR/121
Sub-lease of sites under Cantonments Land Administration Rules, 1937
1235
Sites held on leases in Sch. IX-A of the CLA Rules 1937 for residential purposes clearance of building plans proposing “Basement”
1236
Sites held on leases in Sch. IX-A of the CLA Rules 1937 for “residential” purposes ----Clearance of building plans proposing “Basements”
1238
131.
21st Jul, 2001
31/32/Lands/ML&C/89PT
Execution of leases directly in favour of nominees
1239
132.
21st Feb, 2002
42/430/Lands/ML&C/ 2002
Assessment of properties within notified limits of cantonment areas
1234
20/749/Lands/ML&C/ 2000
Rawalpindi Cantt: Mutation of plot/ bungalow No. 33 Westridge Housing Scheme No. II
1241
75/Lands/ML&C/92-PT
Clearance of building plans of sites held on Schedule IX-A of the CLA Rules 1937 for residential purposes
1242
Mortgaging of lease hold rights alongwith super structure standing thereon against house building/ commercial loans: to the lessees holding lands/ buildings under different tenures in Cantonments
1247
Grant of extension of areas to plots/ sites inside and outside bazar area
1249
133.
134.
135.
136.
30th Dec, 2002
17th Apr, 2003
23rd Dec, 2003
31st Jan, 2004
75/594/Lands/ML&C/89
118/56/TP/ML&C/2002
137.
9th Feb, 2004
51/1063/Lands/ML&C/ 2004
Transfer of lease hold rights by way sale
1249
138.
20th Feb, 2004
75/594/Lands/ML&C/89
Mortgaging of lease hold rights alongwith super structure standing thereon against house building/ commercial loans; to the lessees holding lands/ buildings under different tenures in Cantonments
1252
xvii
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PART-II MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS, CIRCULARS, INSTRUCTIONS, POLICIES, ETC. RELATING TO CANTONMENTS MATTERS.
1079
C O N T E N T S (DATE-WISE)
1.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Date
No.
Subject
22nd Apr, 1950
15/20/L/D.5/50/1741
Responsibility for the initiation and submission of proposals regarding management and reclassification of military lands
1105
Lease of buildings
1107
08th Jul, 1950 29th Jan, 1951 24th Feb, 1951 16 May, 1951 28 Feb, 1952 18th Dec, 1952
11th Feb, 1953
09th Mar, 1955
11th Nov, 1957
29th Aug, 1959
18/4/L/D-5/49/3287 55332/118/L.C.I 50497/362/L.C.1 55332/119/L.C.I 26/81/G/D-5/LCH/939-L 21/1/L/D-5/52/6238
F.16/(62)/52-P
6(20)/54-RI
F.16(113)/57.P.II
40/12/L/D-5/58
Page No.
cantonment
fund
Composition of unauthorised constructions in cantts
1109
Taking possession of land on expiry of lease
1112
Application for erection or reerection of building in cantonment
1112
Interpretation of Section 126 of Cantonments Act, 1924
1113
Registration of mutations under Rule 10 of the Cantonment Land Administration Rules, 1937
1114
Evacuee cantonments
1115
properties
in
Allotment of evacuee property in cantonment areas
1119
Assessment of compensation for the property acquired in cantonments by the Ministry of Defence
1120
Final disposal of evacuee property in cantonments
1121
xviii 12.
13.
14.
15.
16. 17.
18.
19. 20.
21.
22. 23.
The Cantonments Law 16th Jan, 1960
25th Apr, 1960
31st May, 1962
30th Apr, 1963
24th Aug, 1965 24th Apr, 1967
29th Mar, 1968
04th Mar, 1972 30th Jun, 1977
02nd Jan, 1978
24th Jul, 1978 22nd Aug, 1979
40/18/G/D.5(c)/59
Transfer of evacuee properties to displaced persons, etc. Mutation of entries in GLR
1123
Renewal of leases of land under the erstwhile evacuee properties in cantonment areas
1124
Renewal of leases of land held by evacuees in cantonments and other civil areas
1125
Buildings applications – disposal of references under Section 181(3) of the Cantonment Act, 1924
1127
Transfer of plots allotted under housing schemes to natural heirs
1129
Unauthorised construction/ addition & alterations under section 184/ 185 of the Cantonments Act, 1924
1129
Re-classification of lands covered by the housing schemes in cantonment
1131
16/7/L/AD(C)/ML&C/72500-L
Amendment of GLR in respect of housing scheme
1131
18/100/L/AD(A)/ML&C /70/2362/D-12/ML&C
Construction of additional buildings in the vacant compounds of bungalows
1132
Physical sub-division of plots situated in Defence Officers Housing Scheme by the allottee officers/ lessees
1134
Disposal of Govt/ Cantt Board property
1135
Consultation with local military authorities in disposal of land cases
1136
40/18/L/D.5(C)/59
1059-Pol-Reh(73)/62
Ruling. 34/12/L/D5(C)/63 18/359/L/D5(A)/64 2/12/L/D5/A/63/800
9/10/L/S.O.(A)/67/974
18/201/L/AD(C)/ML&C /72
34/3/L/AD(A)/ML&C/75 8/2/L/AD(A)/ML&C/70
Contents 24.
25.
26.
27. 28. 29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34. 35.
22nd Aug, 1979
15th Oct, 1979
04th Mar, 1980
21st Oct, 1981 13th Feb, 1982 28th Feb, 1982
26th Aug, 1982
15th Dec, 1982
16th Apr, 1983
03rd Apr, 1984
09th Sep, 1984 12th Jun, 1986
18/116/TP/L/ML&C/66
18/116/L/TP/ML&C/66
18/162/L/AD(A)/ML&C /73 15/1/L/AD(A)/ML&C/81 40/2/C/ML&C/79 20/17/L/AD(A)/ML&C/ 79/786/D-12/ML&C
18/100/L/AD/A/ML&C/ 70
18/14/L/AD(A)/ML&C/ 82 123/27/C/ML&C/73
118/12/TP/ML&C/84
18/153/84-Poll.E(II) 75/38/Lands/ML&C/86
xix
Grant of extension to plots allotted in Defence Officers Housing Schemes in cantonments
1138
Grant of extension to plots allotted in Defence Officers Housing Schemes in cantonments
1139
Issue of repair notices u/s 126 of Cantts Act 1924 in respect of sites held on old grant
1139
Defence lands – Jurisdiction of revenue courts
1140
Annual assessment of properties for the purposes of house tax
1142
Lease of land undereath/ appurtenant to houses/ flats building for disabled personnel/ widows of shaheeds
1143
Sub-division of buildings constructed on sites held on lease in Sch. VIII of the CLA Rules 1937
1144
Chalking out of commercial blocks in Defence Officers Housing Schemes
1145
Imposition of tax on transfer of immovable property (lands and buildings)
1146
Bazar areas/ shoping centres in Defence Officers Housing Schemes in Pakistan
1146
Acquisition of land or landed property in Pakistan by foreigner.
1147
Transfer of leasehold rights in Sch IX-A of CLA Rules 1937 under the Defence Officers’ Housing Schemes and transfer of property by registered gift under the Mohammadan Law
1148
xx 36.
The Cantonments Law 26th Oct, 1986
75/38/LANDS/ML&C/86
Transfer of leasehold rights in Schedule IX-A of the CLA Rules 1937 under the Defence Officers Housing Schemes and transfer of property by registered gift under the Mohammadan Law
1150
37.
28th Apr, 1987
73/22/Lands/ML&C/87
Grant of leases for Commercial-II
1150
38.
14th May, 1987
75/38/LANDS/ML&C/86
Transfer of leasehold rights in schedule IX-A of the CLA Rules 1937 under the Defence Officers Housing Schemes and transfer of property by registered gift under the Mohammadan Law
1152
Transfer of properties by gift under Mohammadan Law by attorneys
1152
39.
04th Jul, 1987
75/164/Lands/ML&C/87
40.
17th Sep, 1987
75/264/Lands/ML&C/87
Cantt Code Leases
1153
41.
03rd Nov, 1987
75/38/Lands/ML&C/86
Execution of leases in Schedule IX-A under the Defence Officers’ Housing Schemes
1154
Signing/ verifying of plaints/ writers statement in suits by or against the Federal Govt. in the Ministry of Defence and signing/ execution of power of attorney (vakalat namas) by DML&C/MEOs/ Addl. MEOs
1155
Transfer of properties by gift under Mohammadan Law by attorneys
1156
Transfer of properties by gift under Mohammadan Law by attorneys
1157
Transfer of properties held on old grant and cantt code leases
1158
Extension in areas inside and outside bazar areas
1159
42.
43.
44.
45. 46.
10th Dec, 1987
1st Feb, 1988
17th Feb, 1988
8th Mar, 1988 2nd May, 1988
1/123/LH/ML&C/86/Rwp
75/164/Lands/ ML&C/87 75/326/Lands/ML&C/87
75/244/Lands/ML&C/87 No. 72/
/ML&C/
xxi
Contents 47. 48.
49. 50.
51. 52.
53.
54.
55. 56.
57.
58.
13th Jun, 1988 5th July 1988
7th Sep, 1988 20th Oct, 1988
28th Nov, 1988 21st Jan, 1989
31st Jan, 1989
8th Feb, 1989
24th May, 1989 3rd June 1989
1st Aug, 1989
30th Jan, 1990
72/45/Lands/ML&C/87G
Conversion of residential tenures to commercial purposes
1159
18/100/Lands/ML&C/70
Construction of additional buildings in the vacant compound of bungalows
1161
Construction of buildings – duplexes
1161
72/81/Lands/ML&C/88 44/49/Lands/ML&C/88
additional
Sub-division/ transfer of plots in Defence Officers Housing Schemes in cantonments
1162
40/6/AD(B&G)/ML&C/ 87
Construction plans of building in cantonments
1164
72/93/Lands/ML&C/88G
Transfer of leasehold right under CLA Rules 1925/ 1937 and the sites held on old grants/ Cantt Codes of 1899 & 1912 by the general attorneys/ special attorneys
1165
Levy of development charges in respect of plots auctioned by the Cantt Boards
1167
Registration of court decree/ compromise decree followed by an award
1167
72/90/Lands/ML&C/88G
Commercial zones in cantonment area
1168
72/102/Lands/ML&C/89 -G
Sub-division/ transfer of plots in Defence Officers Housing Schemes in Cantonments
1169
Guidelines for leases/ sub division of land for commercial purposes held under old grants and leases granted under Cantt Code of 1899 and 1912 and CLA Rules 1925/1937
1170
Condonation of time limit on transfer of lease hold rights under CLA Rules 1925/ 1937
1172
72/95/Lands/ML&C/89G 72/96/Lands/ML&C/89G
72/45/Lands/87/3035/D12/ML&C
72/92/Lands/ML&C/88G
xxii 59. 60.
61. 62.
63.
64. 65.
66. 67.
68.
69.
The Cantonments Law 23rd Jun, 1990 22nd Aug, 1990
30th Sep, 1990 14th Oct, 1990
28th Nov, 1990
29th Jan, 1991 3rd Feb, 1991
24th Feb, 1991 22nd May, 1991
17th Jun, 1991
24th Dec, 1992
72/80/Lands/ML&C/88
Transfer of properties by way of gift by the attorneys
1173
Approval of building plans in respect of plots held in Schedule IX-A of the CLA Rules 1937
1173
11/Genl/OSD/ML&C/83 /VOL-13
Cantonment Boards: works/ budget estimates
1174
72/45/Lands/ML&C/87
Guidelines for lease/ sub division of land for commercial/ residential purposes held under old grant terms and leases granted under Cantt Code of 1899 and 1912 and CLA Rules 1925/ 1937
1175
Clearance of buildings plans of sites held on Schedule IX-A of the CLA Rules 1937 for residential purposes
1176
Construction of buildings; duplexes
1177
74/241/Lands/ML&C/90
43/81/Lands/ML&C/88
72/81/Lands/ML&C/88
27/113/Lands/ML&C/90 -G
original
additional
Grant of extension to plots/ sites held in Defence Officers Housing Scheme and outside housing schemes including bazar areas
1178
72/118/Lands/ML&C/91 -G
Control over buildings etc
41/33/Lands/ML&C/89
Re-classification of land amendment in G.L.R. In Defence Officers Housing Schemes
1180
Guidelines for lease/ sub-division of land for commercial purposes held under old grant terms/ Cantonment Code Leases of 1899/ 1912 & CLA Rules 1925/ 1937
1182
Issue of NOC for sale/ transfer sub-division and commercialization of properties held under old grant terms/ cantonment code leases
1183
72/45/Lands/ML&C/87
72/9/Lands/ML&C/86-G
1180
xxiii
Contents 70. 71. 72.
73.
74. 75.
76. 77.
78.
79.
80.
81.
26th Dec, 1992 13th Feb, 1993 24th May, 1993
6th Jun, 1993
14th Jun, 1993 17th Jul, 1993
18th Oct, 1993 4th Nov, 1993
22nd Nov, 1993
12th Jan, 1994
7th Feb, 1994
5th Apr, 1994
75/892/Lands/ML&C/92 72/80/Lands/ML&C/88 5(36)/D-12(ML&C)/92
72/95/Lands/ML&C/89
72/80/Lands/ML&C/91 18/121/Lands/ML&C/65
72/81/Lands/ ML&C/85 72/102/Lands/ML&C/89 -G 40/33/Budget/ML&C/93
51/787/Lands/ML&C/91
75/853/Lands/ML&C/92
30/36/Lands/ML&C/94
Auction and acceptance of counter bids/ offers
1184
Transfer of properties to natural heirs
1186
Construction of residential houses in the Defence Officers Housing Schemes in cantonment areas
1187
Construction of residential houses in the Defence Officers Housing Schemes in cantonment areas.
1188
Transfer of properties by way of gift by the attornies
1188
Evacuee properties held on old grant/ code leases/ leases under CLA Rules 1925 and 1937 in cantonments
1189
Construction of buildings – duplexes
1190
additional
Sub-division/ transfer & extension of plots etc in Defence Officers Housing Schemes in cantts
1191
Planning and construction of commercial buildings/ shopping centres
1192
Mortgage of properties held on Schedule VIII of the CLA Rules 1937 – for commercial loans
1193
Declaration of commercial zones/ areas, determination of leases on serious violations of lease agreements and exercising of strict control over building activities by the Boards in terms of Cantonment Act, 1924
1193
Construction of hotels/ restaurants in cantonments
1194
xxiv 82.
83. 84.
85. 86.
87. 88.
89.
90.
91. 92.
93.
The Cantonments Law 30th Apr, 1994
9th Jun, 1994 29th Jun, 1994
18th Oct, 1994 6th Nov, 1994
12th Mar, 1995 14th Mar, 1995
31st Oct, 1995
1st Feb, 1996
24th Apr, 1996 19th May, 1996
1st Jul, 1996
37/53/Lands/ML&C/80
Sub-division of sites held on old grant/ code leases and leases under C.L.A. Rules 1925/ 1937
1196
72/8/LANDS/ML&C/86 -G
Un-authorised use of A-1 land at Kohat Cantonment
1197
58
Applications for transfer of subdivision, extension, and/ or erection/ re-erection of buildings, etc.
1198
72/101/Lands/ML&C/89 -G
Disposal of plots through open public auction
1199
75/853/Lands/92/4970/D -12/ML&C/94
Un-authorised constructions; change of purpose etc. In cantonment areas
1200
Transfer of property by gift under Mohammadan Laws
1202
Transfer of properties by gift under Mohammadan Law by attorneys
1203
Restoration of powers of Competent Auth (COAS) Cantt Act, 1924
1203
Unauthorised constructions: change of purpose etc. in cantonment areas
1206
Assessment of cantonments
1207
72/80/Lands/ML&C/88 72/80/Lands/ML&C/88
5548/213/12/Qtg-1A
75/853/Lands/ML&C/94
51/126/Lands/ML&C/95 72/133/Lands/ML&C/92
3619/28/127/Qtg-1A
properties
in
Unauthorised construction on military land by the armed forcesinformation required by audit
1207
Minutes of the meeting held in QMG’s conference room at 1000 hrs on 9 June 1996 on compounding of unauthorised construction in cantts
1208
xxv
Contents 94.
95. 96. 97.
98.
99.
100.
2nd Jul, 1996
8th Jul, 1996 16th Jul, 1996 18th Jul, 1996
18th Jul, 1996
13th Nov, 1996
18th Dec, 1996
72/81/Lands/ML&C/85
Construction of additional building – Duplexes subdivisions thereof and payment of development charge on the subdivision portion
1209
55/11/Lands/ML&C/96G
Disposal of plots through auction by the Cantonments Board
1210
75/853/Lands/ML&C/92
Composition construction.
1211
18/121/Lands/ML&C/96
18/121/Lands/ML&C/96
27/113/Lands/ML&C/90 -G
50/59/Lands/ML&C/96
of
un-authorised
Policy for conversion of properties held on old grant/ Cantt code leases into regular leases
1212
Grant of lease for educational/ hospital/ religious purposes in respect of property no. Survey no. , Cantonment
1216
Grant of extension to plots/ sites held in Defence Officers Housing Scheme and outside housing schemes including bazar areas
1218
Conversion of old grants/ code leases into regular leases in Schedule IX-C
1218
101.
28th May, 1997
72/9/Lands/ML&C/86-G
Cantt affairs
1219
102.
30th May, 1997
29/6/Lands/ML&C/75
Mutations and transfers of rights/ interests – powers of MEOs under Rule 10 of CLA Rules, 1937
1220
Policy for conversion of properties held on old grant/ cantt code leases into regular leases
1224
103.
9th Oct, 1997
18/121/Lands/ML&C/96
104.
25th Oct, 1997
13/11/Lands/ML&C/97
Unauthorised use of A-1 land
1224
105.
22nd Jan, 1998
72/80/Lands/ML&C/88
Transfer of immovable properties by gift under Islamic Law
1225
Approval of composition fee by Regional DML&C in case of site outside bazar area
1226
106.
12th Feb 1998
20/210/Lands/ML&C/96
xxvi 107.
108.
109.
110.
111.
112.
113.
114.
115.
116.
117.
118.
The Cantonments Law 28th Feb, 1998
28th Apr, 1998
14th May, 1998
13th Jun, 1998
17th Aug, 1998
9th Jan, 1999
15th Jun, 1999
5th Aug, 1999
11th Sep, 1999
18th Sep, 1999
5th Oct, 1999
16th Oct, 1999
50/59/Lands/ML&C/96
Conversion of old grant & cantt code leases in regular leases in Schedule IX-C
1227
Policy for conversion of properties held on old grant/ cantt. Code leases into regular leases
1227
55/11/Lands/ML&C/96G
Disposal of plots through auction by the Cantonment Board
1228
11/Genl/OSD/ML&C/98
Space for car parking in multi storeyed buildings/ commercial plazas
1229
Properties held on old grant/ code leases by Evacuee Trust Property Board, Government of Pakistan
1230
Transfer of immovable properties by way of oral gift under Muhammadan Law
1230
Transfer of lease of hold rights of plot
1231
Unauthorised constructions and illegal change of purpose of residential properties into commercial properties
1232
Mutation/ transfer of gifted properties to the legal heirs
1233
Approval of lay-out plans of private housing schemes in Cantonments
1233
33/4/110/Lands/Circular/ Don/60
Mutation/ transfer of gifted properties to the legal heirs
1235
50/87/Lands/ML&C/98
Sub-lease of sites under Cantonments Land Administration Rules, 1937
1235
50/59/Lands/ML&C/96
11/165/Lands/ML&C/97
72/80/Lands/ML&C/88
50/97/Lands/ML&C/99
75/853/Lands/ML&C/92
20/575/Lands/ML&C/99
55/45/Lands/ML&C/99G
Contents 119.
120.
121.
122.
123.
124.
125.
126.
127.
10th Jul, 2000
11th Jul, 2000
19th Aug, 2000
21st Jul, 2001
21st Feb, 2002
30th Jul, 2002
30th Dec, 2002
17th Apr, 2003
7th June 2003
51/558/Lands/ML&C/ 2000
xxvii
Sites held on leases in Sch. IX-A of the CLA Rules 1937 for residential purposes clearance of building plans proposing “Basement”
1236
Imposition of tax on transfer of immovable property (lands and buildings) – transfer to legal heirs
1237
Sites held on leases in Sch. IX-A of the CLA Rules 1937 for “residential” purposes ----Clearance of building plans proposing “Basements”
1238
31/32/Lands/ML&C/89PT
Execution of leases directly in favour of nominees
1239
42/430/Lands/ML&C/ 2002
Assessment of properties within notified limits of cantonment areas
1239
Development charges: Defence Officers Housing Schemes in Cantonments
1240
Rawalpindi Cantt: Mutation of plot/ bungalow No. 33 Westridge Housing Scheme No. II
1241
Clearance of building plans of sites held on Schedule IX-A of the CLA Rules 1937 for residential purposes
1242
Policy for conversion of properties held on old grant/ cantonment code leases into regular leases-compulsory parking area to be left for old grant/ cantonment code leases after conversion into regular lease in case of sub-division of the plot, levy of development charges etc
1243
37/14/Lands/ML&C/83
Ruling/Land/RD/LR/121
118/53/TP/ML&C/77
20/749/Lands/ML&C/ 2000
75/Lands/ML&C/92-PT
18/1221/Lands/ML&C/ 2003
xxviii 128.
129.
130.
131.
132.
133.
134.
135.
The Cantonments Law 28th Jun, 2003
23rd Dec, 2003
30th Jan, 2004
31st Jan, 2004
9th Feb, 2004
16th Feb, 2004
20th Feb, 2004
31st Dec, 2007
4 /48 /L E&H /ML &C/ 2003 /G en
Mutation of lands acquired/ transferred to Ministry of Defence for defence purposes and completion of proceedings under Rule 10 of the Acquisition Custody Relinquishment Rules, 1944
1244
Mortgaging of lease hold rights alongwith super structure standing thereon against house building/ commercial loans: to the lessees holding lands/ buildings under different tenures in Cantonments
1247
Policy for conversion of properties held on old grant/ cantt code leases into regular leases under CLA Rules, 1937-request for extension in time limit for completion of lease formalities
1248
Grant of extension of areas to plots/ sites inside and outside bazar area
1249
51/1063/Lands/ML&C/ 2004
Transfer of lease hold rights by way sale
1249
64/OSC/ML&C/Walton/ 03
Levy of T.I.P.
75/594/Lands/ML&C/89
Mortgaging of lease hold rights alongwith super structure standing thereon against house building/ commercial loans; to the lessees holding lands/ buildings under different tenures in Cantonments
1252
Revised policy of conversion of properties held on old grant/ cantonment code leases into regular leases under the CLA Rules 1937 and conversion/ change of purpose of regular leases into fresh leases
1253
75/594/Lands/ML&C/89
75/258/Lands/ML&C/87
118/56/TP/ML&C/2002
3/6/D-12(ML&C)/972007
1251
