The annual record is a summary of the land revenue administration in a particular district or sub-division of the Punjab province. It is prepared at the end of every revenue year, which starts from 1st July and ends on 30th June of the following year.
Annual Record Contains the Following Information:
- Revenue Demand: The total amount of revenue demanded from the landowners in the district or sub-division during the revenue year.
- Revenue Collection: The amount of revenue collected during the revenue year, including the arrears from previous years.
- Arrears: The amount of revenue that remained unpaid at the end of the revenue year.
- Cultivated Area: The total area under cultivation in the district or sub-division during the revenue year.
- Land Ownership: The number of landowners and the area of land owned by them in the district or sub-division.
- Revenue Officer’s Remarks: The remarks of the revenue officers regarding the revenue collection, disputes, and other matters related to land revenue administration during the revenue year.
The annual record is prepared by the District Revenue Officer (DRO) or Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), depending on the area of administration, and is submitted to the higher authorities, including the Commissioner and the Board of Revenue. It helps in analyzing the revenue administration, identifying the areas of improvement, and setting targets for the next revenue year.
