The Port Authorities Lands And Buildings (Recovery Of Possession) Ordinance, 1962

Current legal status not independently verified. Source: Pakistan Code (single official PDF, 2026-08-21). The text below is the official Pakistan Code text as retrieved; whether it is still in force, or has since been amended or repealed, has not been independently checked.

WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the speedy recovery of possession from unauthorized occupants of lands or buildings belonging to Port Authorities within the limits of major ports, and for matters ancillary thereto; NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamation of the seventh day of October, 1958, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:—

• Section 1: Short title, application and commencement
• Section 2: Definition. In this Ordinance, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or
• Section 3: Eviction of out-going lessees and unauthorized occupants from land
• Section 4: Proceedings before Authorized Officer
• Section 5: Appeal
• Section 6: Service of notice and order. A notice or an order under section 3 or section 4 shall be
• Section 7: Recovery of cost of demolition of structures
• Section 8: Recovery of arrears of rent. If any rent payable in respect of any land or building has
• Section 9: Jurisdiction of courts barred. Save as provided by this Ordinance no court shall question
• Section 10: Indemnity. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against a Port
• Section 11: Rules. A Port Authority may, with the previous approval in writing of the 1[Federal