Anjuman-e-Imamia Gilgit Takes Bold Step: Demands Complete Record of Land Allotments from 1986 to 2025
Gilgit: In a significant and unprecedented move, the central body of Anjuman-e-Imamia Gilgit has formally demanded the Secretary of SMBR (Settlement and Land Records), Gilgit-Baltistan to publicly release the complete record of government land allotments from 1986 to 2025.
This demand comes in the backdrop of the recently proposed "Gilgit-Baltistan Land Reforms Act 2025", which has triggered widespread debate and concern across the region. The Anjuman asserts that in the interest of public transparency, citizens have a fundamental right to know who was allotted which piece of land, when, on what basis, and under what process over the past four decades.
The letter explicitly calls for the disclosure of all allotments, especially those classified under “government land.” The Anjuman emphasized that under the Access to Information Act 2017, every citizen has the constitutional and legal right to access this information.
According to the letter, the demand includes a full breakdown of:
- Names of individuals, institutions, or government/semi-government agencies allotted land
- Location and classification of the land
- Total area allotted
- Financial terms, including price
- The procedure through which the allotment was carried out
Sources suggest that if the Secretary of SMBR complies with this demand, it could mark the beginning of a new era of transparency and accountability in Gilgit-Baltistan — potentially exposing irregularities and setting a precedent for public oversight in land matters.
This bold initiative by Anjuman-e-Imamia Gilgit signals growing civic awareness and a collective push for land justice, transparency, and equitable resource distribution in the region.
