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UG Program

Bahria University Law School

BAHRIA UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD

Course Title Land Laws

Course Code LLB-327
Course Credit Hours 48
Course Prerequisite NA
Course Type Core course
Program LLB
Semester 6
Instructor Dr Bushra Bibi
Course Outline Prepared on 10-11-2023
Course Outline Revised on NA

Course Description
The course is designed to teach students about the Land Revenue law as practiced in Pakistan.
The course contents will include the provision of Land Revenue Act and the Laws of Tenancy
and Pre-emption. Students will also be taught about the important provisions of the law relating
to Colonization of Government Lands. After successful completion of the course, students will
be able to understand the major issues involved in land related matters.

Course Learning Outcomes

 Equipping the students with knowledge of basic concepts of Laws regarding the Land.
 Enabling the students to understand the Land Revenue Act, 1967 and rules thereto.
 Enabling the students to understand the Tenancy Act, 1887 and rules thereto.
 Enabling the students to understand the Punjab Pre-emption Act, 1991 and rules thereto
 Enabling students to apply the laws related to the land and property.

Program Objectives

Each Course Outline shall provide Program Specific Objectives

LLB- 5 Year Program Objectives
1. Producing Law graduates, competent lawyers, judges, and legislators.
2. Encouraging students to be good advocates, researchers, and teachers in the fields of
Law and Jurisprudence.
3. Equipping students with skills and knowledge of National, Trans-national and
 International Law.
4. Preparing leadership in the field of Law, imbued with ethical values, for the current and
future generations
Program Learning Outcomes
Each Course Outline shall provide Program Specific Learning Outcomes
LLB- 5 Year Program Learning Outcomes
1. Identify, formulate, and apply legal rules and principles to practical situations.
2. Critically evaluate the practical consequences of various legal rules and formulate policy
arguments through reasoning.
3. Write articulately in a wide range of legal issues for practical and academic domains.
4. Apply their legal thoughts and advocacy skills in a coherent and effective manner.

Complying Course Specific CLOs with Program Specific PLO

CLOs PLOs
1. Equipping the students with knowledge 1
of basic concepts of Laws regarding the
Land.
2. Enabling the students to understand 1, 2, 4, 5
the Land Revenue Act, 1967 and rules
thereto.
3. Enabling the students to understand 3, 4, 5
the Tenancy Act, 1887 and rules
thereto.
4. Enabling the students to understand 4, 5
the Punjab Pre-emption Act, 1991 and
rules thereto
5. Enabling students to apply the laws 2, 3, 4, 5
related to the land and property.

NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN KEY

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
UG Program
1.KNOWLEDGE 2. SKILLS 3.COMPETENCES

Theoretical- Cognitive - Competence to Learning Communication Field Specific

Conceptual Practical Work Competence and Social Competence
Independently Competence
and Take
Responsibility
Possess higher Use of Conduct studies Evaluate the Inform people Act in
level theoretical advanced at an advanced knowledge and and institutions, accordance
and practical theoretical level in the field skills acquired transfer ideas with social,
knowledge and practical independently. at an advanced and solution scientific,
supported by knowledge level in the proposals to cultural and
textbooks with within the Take field with a problems in ethical values
updated field. responsibility critical written and on the stages of
information, both as a team approach. orally on issues gathering,
practice Interpret and member and in the field. implementation
equipment and evaluate data, individually in Determine and release of
other resources. define and order to solve learning needs Share the ideas the results of
analyze unexpected and direct the and solution data related to
Complete a problems, complex learning. proposals to the field.
required core of develop problems faced problems on
General Education solutions within the Develop issues in the field Possess
Courses. based on implementations positive with sufficient
research and in the field. attitude professionals and consciousness
Bilingual proofs by towards nonprofessionals about the
proficiency in using acquired Planning and lifelong by the support of issues of
Urdu and English. advanced managing learning. qualitative and universality of
Logical persuasive knowledge activities Demonstrated quantitative data. human rights,
critical and skills towards the use of Urdu social justice,
expression. within the development of and English for Organize and equality,
field. subordinates in professional implement cultural values
Reflective the framework communication project and in a diverse
thinking to solve Problem of a project. ns. activities for world and also,
problems solving skills Work social environmental
through collaboratively Efficient use of environment protection,
application of in teams. scholarly and with a sense of worker's health
knowledge practical tools social and security.
acquired. Interactive responsibility.
problem solving Demonstrate
Writing report Monitor the academic
of innovative Appreciate developments in integrity in all
research diverse opinions the field and academic and
activities communicate practical
with peers by activities.
using both Urdu
and English

Use informatics
and
communication
technologies
with at least a
minimum level
of European
Computer Usage
Advanced Level
software
knowledge.

Teaching Methodology Teaching and learning go hand in hand.

Therefore, this course is taught using a
combination of lectures /presentations, videos
showing, creative class exercises, guest
speakers and student participation. Classroom
 discussions will form an important part of the
course, and students are expected to
contribute to the dialogue and be able to make
discourse analysis. In this spirit, it is expected
that students will assume the responsibility
for their own learning, which includes:
Regularly attending the class (at least 75 %
attendance is compulsory to take the final
exam).
a. Respect & listen to the one
who is talking.
b. Present their ideas in a clear
and articulated manner.
The teaching methodology will include:
 Lectures via PPT
 Articles
 Case Studies/ Videos/ Analysis
 Relevant Statute Readings
 Discussions and debates
 Presentations
 Library Consultancy
 Guest Speaker Sessions
 Outdoor Learning/ Study Trips and
Visit
 Activity/ Assignment/Quiz
Course Specific Textbook(s) 1. The Land Revenue Act, 1967
2. The Land Revenue Rules, 1968
3. The Punjab Pre-emption Act, 1991
4. The Tenancy Act, 1881
Reference Book(s) 6. The manual of land revenue laws in
Pakistan / by Ch. Muhammad Husain.
7. A guide on land and property rights in
Pakistan
8. Land acquisition act, 1925
9. Pre-emption ac of the province
concerned
Magazine Articles/ Published Material/
Research Journals /Papers
Case Studies
Statute(s)/ Policy Brief
Mandatory Attendance 75%

Bahria University Islamabad Campus Grading Policy

Mid Term Examination Total Marks 25

Internals Total Marks 20

Class Presentations/ Projects/ Activity
Quiz Total Marks 15
 Final Term Examination Total Marks 40

Total Marks 100

Total Credit Hours 48

Total Number of Weeks 16

WEEKWISE LEASSON PLAN

Week Contents Methodology CLO

✔ Lecture Format by using

1 Introduction to W.P. 1, 2
LAND REVENUE ACT
1967 PowerPoint multimedia
presentation/Slides.
✔ Discussion on the topic of
the day.
Teaching by asking
questions/Discussio
n (Socratic Method).
✔ Lecture Format by using
2 Revenue Officers 1,2,3

PowerPoint multimedia
presentation/Slides.
✔ Discussion on the topic of
the day.
Teaching by asking
questions/Discussion (Socratic
Method).
✔ Lecture Format by using
3 Lumber Dar 1,2,3

PowerPoint multimedia
presentation/Slides.
✔ Discussion on the topic of
the day.
Teaching by asking
questions/Discussion (Socratic
Method).
4 Records 1,2,3
✔ Lecture Format by using
a. Records of
rights, mutation and PowerPoint multimedia
periodical records. presentation/Slides.
b. Maintenance,
✔ Discussion on the topic of
correction,
modification and the day.
restriction in Teaching by asking
alteration of records. questions/Discussion (Socratic
c. Presumptions Method).
attach to records.
5 Assessment and 1,2,3
✔ Lecture Format by using
Collection of land
revenue PowerPoint multimedia
a. Surveys and presentation/Slides.
boundaries.
✔ Discussion on the topic of
the day.
Teaching by asking
questions/Discussion (Socratic
Method).
6 Partition. 1,2,3
✔ Lecture Format by using
PowerPoint multimedia
presentation/Slides.
✔ Discussion on the topic of
the day.
Teaching by asking
questions/Discussion (Socratic
Method).
7 Arbitration. 1,2,3
✔ Lecture Format by using
Exclusion of
jurisdiction of Civil PowerPoint multimedia
court presentation/Slides.
✔ Discussion on the topic of
the day.
Teaching by asking
questions/Discussion (Socratic
Method).
8 Appeal, review and 1,2,3
✔ Lecture Format by using
revision.
PowerPoint multimedia
presentation/Slides.
✔ Discussion on the topic of
the day.
 ✔ Teaching by asking
questions/Discussion
(Socratic Method).
✔ Discussion on previous
topics.
Preparation of class for mid
term exam.
9 MID TERM EXAMINATION
10 Introduction to
tenancy act
a. Definition
clause.
b. Right of
occupancy and
its exceptions.
c. Rents
generally.
d. Commission
and alteration
of rent.
e. Rent and
government
dues.
f. Appointment
of referee for
collection of
rent.

11 Different modes of 1,2,3

✔ Lecture Format by using
change in Rent
a. Enhancement PowerPoint multimedia
b. Adjustment. presentation/Slides.
c. Reduction.
✔ Discussion on the topic of
d. Alteration.
e. Remission of the day.
rent. Teaching by asking
questions/Discussion (Socratic
Method).
12 Relinquishment of 1,2,3
✔ Lecture Format by using
tenancy.
a. Abandonments PowerPoint multimedia
and Ejectment of presentation/Slides.
tenancy.
✔ Discussion on the topic of
b. Lineation and
succession of the day.
tenancy. Teaching by asking
 c. Jurisdiction and questions/Discussion (Socratic
procedure Method).
13 Introduction to pre- 1,2,3
✔ Lecture Format by using
emptions act
a. Definition PowerPoint multimedia
clause. presentation/Slides.
b. Right of pre-
✔ Discussion on the topic of
emptions.
c. Persons the day.
qualify to this right. Teaching by asking
d. Priorities in questions/Discussion (Socratic
rights. Method).
e. Joint right and
distribution of
property.
f. Withdrawals
of claims.
14 Demands of pre- Presentations by students 1,2,3
emptions. followed by concluding remarks
by teacher.
15 Introduction to Land 1,2,3
✔ Lecture Format by using
Acquisition act
PowerPoint multimedia
presentation/Slides.
✔ Discussion on the topic of
the day.
Teaching by asking
questions/Discussion (Socratic
Method).
16 Land acquisition 1,2,3
✔ Lecture Format by using
collector
PowerPoint multimedia
presentation/Slides.
✔ Discussion on the topic of
the day.
Teaching by asking
questions/Discussion (Socratic
Method).
FINAL TERM
EXAMINATION