Punjab govt transfers over 3,000 patwaris in major revenue administration reshuffle

Profit by Pakistan Today, citing The News, reported that the Punjab government moved more than 3,000 patwaris within one day, a grassroots revenue reshuffle described as among the biggest of its kind. The transfers are part of a broader drive to root out graft and strengthen governance across the province. Patwaris handle land records and revenue matters that affect citizens directly.

The report also points to actions against officials in several other departments, including 764 police officials and 179 Food Department officials. Raids by the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) led to action against 176 officials, and the provincial government says the Mines and Minerals Department saved or recovered Rs42 billion within a year. The report does not say how much of that sum was actually recovered, how much reflected losses prevented, or what manipulation was involved.

The government presents these steps as part of its stated policy on tackling graft and improving departmental functioning. The real test will be whether the changes lead to better handling of land cases, upkeep of land records and fewer complaints about revenue services.