Division of Plots / Properties
Definition
Bifurcation of one plot into two or more than two plots is called division of plot.
Introduction
When an owner desires to bifurcate his/her non-leased plots into one plot he/she can apply for division of plot in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) as per prescribed instruction slip. However, DHA does not have any hold on ‘B’ or ‘C’ leased (constructed properties/plots). For division of leased plot/property owner are required to get division letter from Military Estate Office (MEO) Karachi prior to division in Defence Housing Authority (DHA). Details of types are as under:-
Plots
Open plots are non-leased, hence division of plot is dealt by Defence Housing Authority (DHA). Transfer & Record Directorate, DHA receive documents for division of open plots and forwards to Town Planning and Building Control Directorate, DHA for scrutiny prior to their approval. After approval Transfer and Record Directorate, DHA prepares and issues the Division letter of plot.
Constructed Properties (MEO Land)
Constructed properties are ‘B’ or ‘C’ leased, hence dealt by Military Estate Office (MEO). Division letter for leased constructed properties are issued by Military Estate Office (MEO) Karachi. After division of leased properties/plot by Military Estate Office (MEO), owners are required to apply for division in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) on the basis of Military Estate Office (MEO) Division letter.
Constructed Properties (KMC Land):
Constructed ‘B’ or ‘C’ leased properties falls in KMC-Land remains with Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Karachi. Hence, for division of leased properties (KMC Land) owners are required to apply for the same in Defence Housing Authority as per instruction slip for Division of non-leased/open plots
Types of Division
| S.No | Types of Division | Description |
| 1 | Division of Leased Property | Division of ‘B’ or ‘C’ Leased plots/properties (MEO Land) & (KMC Land) |
| 2 | Division of Non-Leased Open Plots | Division of non-leased Residential/Commercial open plots |
Division of Leased Plots / Properties – Stage Wise
- Bifurcation of one plot into two or more than two plots is called division of plot. When an owner desires to separate is/her non-leased plot into two or more than two plots (as per Building Control & Town Planning Regulations 2020) he/she can apply for division of plot in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) as per prescribed instruction slip. However, DHA does not have any hold on ‘B’ or ‘C’ leased properties. Military Estate Office (MEO) Karachi is the competent authority for division of leased properties/plots. Hence, prior to apply for division of leased properties/plots owners are required to get division letter from MEO Karachi.
- In case leased plots/properties fall in KMC-Land area, the authority for division of properties remains with Defence Housing Authority (DHA). Hence, owners are required to apply for division of the same in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) directly.
Stage – I
- Owner applies for division of leased plots/properties in Military Estate Office (MEO) Karachi as per prescribed instruction slip of MEO Karachi.
- Military Estate Office (MEO) collects property documents. Owner pays division fee and ground rent. After necessary scrutiny Military Estate Office (MEO) Karachi forwards the case to Clifton Cantonment Board (CBC) for their scrutiny/approval.
- After scrutiny of the case, Clifton Cantonment Board collects Transfer of immovable (TIP Tax) from the owner. Same case is forwarded to Town Planning & Building Control Directorate of Defence Housing Authority (DHA) for necessary scrutiny and approval.
Stage – II
- After scrutinizing the case, Town Planning & Building Control Directorate of Defence Housing Authority (DHA) returns the case to Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC).
- Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) checks and verifies the case and returns the same to Military Estate Office, Karachi.
- After approvals from Defence Housing Authority (DHA) and Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC). Military Estate Office (MEO) Karachi issues their division letter of leased plots/properties.
Stage – III
- Finally, Defence Housing Authority (DHA) collects division documents alongwith Military Estate Office (MEO) division letter as per instruction slip.
- Owner pays division fee and clear the dues. DHA, Transfer and Record Directorate issues Division letter of leased property/plot to owner in stipulated time period.
Division of Leased Plots / Properties
Division of leased plots/properties are dealt by MEO Karachi after approval of Cantonment Board of Clifton (CBC) and DHA Karachi.
Stage – I
- Case is received in TP&BC Dte from Military Estate Office (MEO) through Clifton Cantonment Board (CBC) for No Objection Certificate (NOC)
- After approval from Military Estate Office (MEO), Clifton Cantonment Board (CBC) & TP&BC Dte, submission of case by the owner at T&R Dte for amalgamation letter
Stage – II
- Verification of observation by Deputy Director (Transfer) & return the case to owner for division fee and dues
- After Payment affixing clear stamp in case payment of dues/clearance of observation
Stage – III
- Deposit of documents at outer counter alongwith statement of accounts and photocopy of payment receipt
- Issue of receipt by outer counter indicating tentative collection date
DHA Internal Process
Stage – IV
- Submission of case to mutation section for processing
- Scrutiny of case and if no observation, case is put up to Superintendent for scrutiny, Deputy Director (Transfer) for checking and Additional Director (T&R) for approval
Stage – V
- Submission of file to TP&BC Dte for scrutiny/survey
- Return of case to Director (T&R) for final sign/approval in case no observation and issuance of observation letter to owner by TP&BC Dte in case of observation/violations
Stage – VI
- After approval of Director (T&R) the data of owner is updated in the system/software
Stage – VII
- Division letters are handed over or despatched to owner
Division of Non Leased Open Plots
Division of non-leased open plots are dealt by DHA Karachi itself.
Stage – I
- Submission of documents at mutation (inner) counter
- Initial scrutiny of documents & Verification of signatures by Deputy Director (Transfer) (in case of observation return to applicant)
Stage – II
- Forwards the case to mutation section. The same is forwarded to TP&BC for approval prior to check & accept at T&R Dte
- TP&BC Dte returns the case after approval & necessary endorsement
- Case is return to owner after Check & Accept for payment of fee
Stage – III
- Deposit of documents at outer counter alongwith statement of accounts and photocopy of payment receipt
- Issue of receipt by outer counter indicating tentative collection date
DHA Internal Process
Stage – IV
- Submission of case to mutation section for processing
- Case is put up to Superintendent, Deputy Director (Transfer) for checking and Additional Director (T&R) for approval
Stage – V
- Submission of file to TP&BC Dte for survey
- Return of case to Director (T&R) for final sign/approval in case no observation and issuance of observation letter to owner by TP&BC Dte in case of observation/violations
Stage – VI
- After approval of Director (T&R) the data of owner is updated in the system/software
Stage – VII
- Division letters are handed over or despatched to owner
Division Fee Structure
| S.no | Description | Action |
| 1 | Fee Structure – Defence Housing Authority (DHA) | View |