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Glossary · Land records

What is Fard?

Also called: Fard jamabandi, Certified copy of jamabandi

A fard is a certified copy of the jamabandi (record of rights) in Punjab, issued by a Fard Kendra or service centre and accepted by courts, banks and registrars.

In Punjab, you can view the jamabandi online, but for official use you usually need a fard — a certified copy issued by the revenue department through a Fard Kendra or service centre.

A fard is needed when registering a sale, taking a loan against land, filing a court case, or proving your holding to a government office.

Because it reflects the record on the day it is issued, always get a fresh fard before any transaction or dispute, rather than relying on an old copy.

Why it matters if you live abroad

A recent fard is often the first document a lawyer or police officer in Punjab will ask for — keep one on file and refresh it before acting.

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