Sindh Government has formed a high-powered committee following alarming findings in an inquiry report to combat corruption in Karachi’s sub-registrar offices by the Chief Minister’s Inspection Team (CMIT). The report, which exposed widespread irregularities in the offices over the past five to ten years, has prompted the formation of a committee to conduct an in-depth investigation into the extent of corruption. The committee, approved by Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah and directed by Chief Secretary Sindh Asif Hyder Shah, is tasked with examining the records and holding accountable those involved in corrupt practices.
The committee is required to submit a comprehensive report within 90 days, including actionable recommendations for the Senior Member of the Board of Revenue Sindh. Upon reviewing the inquiry report, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah expressed concern over the discovery of significant fraud in just 29 registered deeds, suggesting the possibility of broader corruption. He emphasized the need for the Board of Revenue to conduct a full investigation and hold individuals accountable.
“The records from sub-registrar offices in Karachi over the past five to ten years may expose extensive corruption,” he stated, further urging the Board to take steps to rectify any injustices done to rightful title-holders. As part of the investigation, the Board of Revenue has also been directed to transfer sub-registrars who have served for more than five years in Karachi Division to other areas, as a measure to prevent organized crime and protect genuine property owners. The committee is led by Umar Farooque Bullo, Member Goathabad Wing of the Board of Revenue Sindh, and includes key officials such as Ahsan Ali Qureshi, Chief Inspector Stamps, and Ghulam Qadir Khan Talpur, Inspector General Registration.
