The Punjab government's initiative to digitize land records and introduce the Green Property Certificate has faced significant challenges due to incomplete data, disputes, and outdated surveys.

Despite making the certificate mandatory for property transactions starting July 1, citizens, lawyers, and real estate professionals encountered difficulties in obtaining it because many areas lack fully digitized records.

The Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) resumed issuing traditional land record extracts in computerized revenue estates, while non-computerized regions remain unresolved.

Experts highlight issues such as boundary demarcation errors, joint ownership disputes, and historical data inaccuracies that delay certificate issuance.

A 2007 digitization effort has exacerbated problems like indivisible land records and outdated boundaries, prompting calls for a province-wide resurvey.

The Green Property Certificate aims to verify ownership and prevent fraud, but its success hinges on resolving discrepancies through comprehensive record corrections and modern surveys.